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Holiday Shopping in Main Beach and Beyond: A Guide to the Best Places

Posted in Location & Attractions at 06 December, 2023

Embark on a festive retail adventure with our comprehensive guide to holiday shopping in Main Beach and beyond....

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A Food Lover's Guide to Main Beach's New Restaurants

Posted in Location & Attractions at 06 October, 2023

You can spend your time away at Ocean Sands Resort at Main Beach, Gold Coast....

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Book Your Affordable Main Beach Accommodation This Whale Watching Season

Posted in Location & Attractions at 15 June, 2023

Are you looking for affordable accommodation while whale watching with your family? You will have a wonderful time on the Gold Coast, even on a budget...

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Easter 2023: Things to Do on Your Family Gold Coast Getaway

Posted in Location & Attractions at 10 March, 2023

Easter is a season of new beginnings, new life, and hope. It should be a family celebration....

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Australia Day at HOTA & Sea World Carnivale This January

Posted in Location & Attractions at 05 January, 2023

Spend a moment honouring and celebrating Australia Day. Being with family and friends is the best on this special day....

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Multi-million dollar playground officially opens at the Broadwater

Posted in Location & Attractions at 01 September, 2022

Have you heard the exciting news that comes just before the school holidays? On August 20, the multimillion-dollar playground at Broadwater Parklands ...

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Experience Marina Mirage Main Beach

Posted in Location & Attractions at 15 March, 2022

With careful planning, holiday travel can be free of blunders and disasters. Begin by deciding where you want to go....

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5 Family-Friendly Gold Coast Restaurants To Try

Posted in Location & Attractions at 21 January, 2022

Holidays are eagerly anticipated by both parents and children as an opportunity to bond and spend quality time together, especially on the Gold Coast,...

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3 Water Activities You Must Try on the Gold Coast

Posted in Location & Attractions at 18 December, 2021

During your travels, it's always a good idea to check out the natural wonders and other must-see destinations....

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5 Must Experience Attractions Near Our Main Beach Family Accommodation

5 Must-Experience Attractions Near Our Main Beach Family Accommodation

Posted in Location & Attractions at 24 November, 2021

Are you planning an early 2022 family holiday? How about heading to Gold Coast this time? The Gold Coast attracts families primarily because of its be...

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Beat The Heat 5 Things To Do On The Gold Coast This Summer

Beat the Heat! 5 Things to Do on the Gold Coast This Summer

Posted in Location & Attractions at 08 October, 2021

What have you got planned for summer 2021? Summer is coming and the best way to beat the heat is by heading to the Gold Coast! With surf, sand, water ...

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Get 25% Off at Main Beach Gold Coast Jet Ski Safaris

Posted in Location & Attractions at 25 March, 2020

Jet Ski Safaris, the best on the Gold Coast for all things watersports, is currently offering 25% off all tours, including jet-ski hire, jet boating a...

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Top 5 Reasons to Book Your Gold Coast Holiday in Main Beach

Posted in Location & Attractions at 10 January, 2020

Want to enjoy the Gold Coast but unsure where to stay? Main Beach won't disappoint in everything it has to offer, from its laid-back beach vibes and l...

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Be a Short Walk from Tedder Avenue with Ocean Sands Main Beach Resort

Posted in Location & Attractions at 13 December, 2019

One of the best reasons to visit Queensland's Gold Coast is Tedder Avenue - a vibrant dining hotspot that's situated in the heart of laid-back Main Be...

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7 Exciting Things to Do Near Our Main Beach 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments

Posted in Location & Attractions at 30 October, 2019

Main Beach is one of the best Gold Coast destinations, packed with exciting things to do from the moment you arrive! With us at Ocean Sands Gold Coast...

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GC Aqua Park Open for Spring Near Our Main Beach Family Accommodation

Posted in Location & Attractions at 14 August, 2019

GC Aqua Park is reopening in September just minutes away from our family-friendly Main Beach apartment accommodation....

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5 School Holiday Activities Near Our Main Beach Family Accommodation

Posted in Location & Attractions at 17 July, 2019

Round up the kids and escape to Main Beach this spring for a whole host of exciting things to do over the September school holidays....

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3 Tedder Avenue Restaurants to Enjoy Near Ocean Sands Main Beach

Posted in Location & Attractions at 11 June, 2019

Tedder Avenue is one of the most exciting places to dine on the Gold Coast, offering a wide choice of world-class restaurants just a short walk away f...

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Best School Holiday Attractions Near Our Main Beach Family Accommodation

Posted in Location & Attractions at 13 May, 2019

As well as Main Beach, Surfers Paradise Beach and Tedder Avenue, our Main Beach 2 3 bedroom apartments offer a world of family-friendly entertainment ...

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Book a Gold Coast Family Holiday Near Sea World with Ocean Sands Resort

Posted in Location & Attractions at 23 April, 2019

Winter may be just around the corner but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy Sea World, the leading marine attraction on the Gold Coast that's just minu...

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Treat the Kids to a Holiday on Main Beach with Our Main Beach Resort!

Posted in Location & Attractions at 21 February, 2019

Our Main Beach 2 3 bedroom apartments at Ocean Sands Resort are ideal for families looking to get away over the school holiday in April....

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5 Must-Visit Attractions Near Our Main Beach Family Accommodation

Posted in Location & Attractions at 07 November, 2018

Sea World Our Main Beach family accommodation gives you a prime location near Sea World Main Beach....

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Visit Sea World Main Beach This School Holiday

Posted in Location & Attractions at 11 May, 2018

Amongst the Gold Coast's many attractions, Sea World on Main Beach is one of the most popular, and a fantastic treat for the whole family this coming ...

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All the Best Attractions Near Ocean Seands Resort

Posted in Location & Attractions at 30 January, 2018

All the Best Attractions Near Ocean Seands Resort Sea World The premier attraction for marine animals on the Gold Coast, Sea World proves to be a must...

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Embrace Your Equestrian Dreams!

Posted in Location & Attractions at 28 June, 2017

Horseriding may seem like a piece of cake to some, but in reality, riding a horse is no laughing matter....

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Gold Coast Watersports

Time for Flyboard Extreme!

Posted in Location & Attractions at 07 June, 2017

Calling all adventure seekers! Any weekend is a perfect time for an extreme sport, so get your forthcoming weekend started with a life-changing flyboa...

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Pizza Lovers Unite at Justin Lane Pizzeria and Bar!

Posted in Location & Attractions at 12 May, 2017

Pizza Lovers Unite at Justin Lane Pizzeria and Bar! Posted under Accommodations, Local Attractions Gather your pizza-loving friends and throw the best...

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Revisit Australia's Heritage with Our Friends at Dreamworld!

Posted in Location & Attractions at 26 April, 2017

Are you looking for a meaningful activity to compliment your holiday weekend on the Gold Coast? If your answer is yes, then soon would be a perfect ti...

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Isle Of Capri Markets

Don't Miss the Evolving Isle of Capri Markets

Posted in Location & Attractions at 26 January, 2016

Gold Coast has several attractions to offer besides the breathtaking natural sites....

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3 Must-Visit Gold Coast Museums

Posted in Location & Attractions at 07 January, 2016

Have you visited any museum lately? If not, well you should. Museums are there to help us understand the world....

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Hello, Detective, You have a New Case on the Gold Coast

Posted in Location & Attractions at 12 December, 2015

Whether we like to admit it or not, we all had our dreams jobs when we were kids and most of the time, they're too far from what we ended up doing as ...

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Experience Two Dracula Places on the Gold Coast

Posted in Location & Attractions at 13 October, 2015

You don't have to be a fan of everything vampire if you're an enthusiast of Dracula....

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Jetpack Adventures

Conquer both the Sky and the Ocean

Posted in Location & Attractions at 27 August, 2015

They say you only live once. So on your getaway to Main Beach, hit two birds with one stone by conquering both the sky and the ocean....

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Enjoy the Surf, Sand and Sun on the Gold Coast

Posted in Location & Attractions at 25 February, 2015

Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach are the two most famous spots on the Gold Coast....

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Beach holiday must-haves

Posted in Location & Attractions at 07 September, 2014

The Gold Coast never fails holidaymakers in search for a sunny beach destination and adventures....

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A family-friendly island getaway on the Gold Coast

Posted in Location & Attractions at 22 June, 2014

Family holidays usually require some careful planning especially that you have to consider the expenses, family-friendly destinations, and of course, ...

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Enjoy a romantic Gold Coast Gondola cruise

Posted in Location & Attractions at 05 May, 2014

Enjoy a romantic Gold Coast Gondola cruise For a perfect combination of romance and adventure, the wonderful island of Gold Coast serves a perfect spo...

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Have Fun on Your Gold Coast Holiday

Posted in Location & Attractions at 24 January, 2014

Our Accommodation Main Beach is close to some of the finest Gold Coast attractions....

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Dracula's Haunted House

Posted in Location & Attractions at 08 January, 2014

Do you have what it takes to go through a five-level haunted house of pure unbridled terror? Face your darkest fears in this amazing walk through expe...

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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Posted in Location & Attractions at 24 October, 2013

There are plenty of family-friendly attractions near our Main Beach Family Accommodation....

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Experience Oz

Posted in Location & Attractions at 08 October, 2013

Our Main Beach Family Accommodation in partnership with Experience Oz makes booking tours and attractions more convenient for you....

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Produce by the Pier

Posted in Location & Attractions at 24 August, 2013

Find the freshest seasonal produce from local produce suppliers at Produce by the Pier....

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Paradise Jetboating

Posted in Location & Attractions at 08 August, 2013

Experience a thrilling ride that is great fun for the whole family. Paradise Jetboating can best be described as a roller coaster ride on the water....

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Celebrate by Sail

Posted in Location & Attractions at 24 July, 2013

Enjoy a relaxing cruise and take in the amazing views. Celebrate by Sail is the perfect sight-seeing activity to enjoy with friends and family....

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Broadwater Parklands

Posted in Location & Attractions at 08 July, 2013

Broadwater Parklands is not your typical park. Enjoy a picnic or a barbecue....

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SkyPoint Climb

Posted in Location & Attractions at 24 June, 2013

SkyPoint Climb is a can't-miss attraction on the Gold Coast....

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Main Beach Parkrun

Posted in Location & Attractions at 08 June, 2013

Even though you are on holiday, you can still stay active. Fitness buffs and jogging enthusiasts may challenge themselves with a weekly 5km park run....

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Rivers Xmas in July Cruise

Posted in Location & Attractions at 24 May, 2013

Christmas comes early with Rivers Xmas in July cruise. Enjoy a hearty Christmas themed buffet as you cruise along the stunning Gold Coast waterways....

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Take the Aquaduck Adventure

Posted in Location & Attractions at 08 May, 2013

Whether weaving through the streets of Surfers Paradise or gliding across the spectacular Broadwater, the amphibious Aquaduck takes you through the mo...

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Something Old, Something New

Posted in Location & Attractions at 24 April, 2013

On the 21st of June, save the date and enjoy a night of music....

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R & J

Posted in Location & Attractions at 08 April, 2013

R J is the classic story of Romeo Juliet with a twist....

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Sea World Whale Watching Tour

Posted in Location & Attractions at 24 February, 2013

Have a whale of a time and see majestic Humpback whales up close....

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The High Street Surfers Paradise

Posted in Location & Attractions at 08 February, 2013

Discover one of the Gold Coast's premier shopping destinations....

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Get Wet Surf School

Posted in Location & Attractions at 24 January, 2013

It's never too early or too late to learn how to surf. Get Wet Surf School has taught students from age 6 to 60 how to surf....

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Take a Journey to Infinity

Posted in Location & Attractions at 08 January, 2013

Step into an amazing world and journey into 20 futuristic, maze-like worlds of wonder....

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Shop at Carrara Markets

Posted in Location & Attractions at 24 December, 2012

Shop to your heart's content without burning a hole in your pocket. Carrara Markets offer a wide array of goods, produce and stalls....

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Christmas Day Lunch Tour

Posted in Location & Attractions at 24 September, 2012

On Christmas day, enjoy a lavish hassle-free Christmas lunch with your family and friends....

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Canal Cruises

Experience the Broadwater Canal Cruises

Posted in Location & Attractions at 11 September, 2012

Feel the wind in your hair and the sun on your face as you take a luxurious tour of the Gold Coast canals....

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Learn how to Scuba Dive

Posted in Location & Attractions at 31 July, 2012

There are a lot of fabulous sights on the Gold Coast beaches, but there's also an underwater world you have yet to discover....

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Take a Seaplane Flight to Paradise

Posted in Location & Attractions at 24 July, 2012

Soar above the stunning Gold Coast and experience it in a new and exciting way....

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Family Fun at Sea World

Posted in Location & Attractions at 29 June, 2012

Sea World is an undisputed icon of the Gold Coast entertainment scene, and a must-visit for families on a Main Beach holiday....

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November Pan Pacific Masters

Posted in Location & Attractions at 28 June, 2012

Stay with us for the Pan Pacific Masters and recieve 10% discount.Large fully self contained apartments central to most venues.

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Dining in Main Beach

Posted in Location & Attractions at 30 May, 2012

With a wide choice of international restaurants and casual cafes on offer, food lovers will never go hungry in Main Beach.

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Fish the Deep Charters on the Gold Coast

Posted in Location & Attractions at 02 May, 2012

There are countless great fishing locations on and around the Gold Coast, and with beautiful views and almost guaranteed sunshine, there's nowhere bet...

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Enjoy Waterfront Shopping and Dining at Marina Mirage

Posted in Location & Attractions at 13 April, 2012

Indulge in some me-time at Marina Mirage, a fabulous shopping and dining resort overlooking the sparkling Broadwater, not far from our Main Beach holi...

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Bars in Main Beach

Posted in Location & Attractions at 27 March, 2012

The Gold Coast's night-time scene is world famous, and with good reason....

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Whale Watching Tours in Main Beach

Posted in Location & Attractions at 09 March, 2012

The Gold Coast is one of the best places to spot humpback whales in the whole world....

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Mariner's Cove Farmers Markets

Posted in Location & Attractions at 16 January, 2012

The Mariner's Cove Farmers Markets were previously located at Marina Mirage and are one of the Gold Coast's best hidden secrets....

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Jet Boating in Main Beach

Posted in Location & Attractions at 05 November, 2011

Main Beach is generally known for it's famous Tedder Avenue strip with excellent food and coffee and occassional celebrity sightings....

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Main Beach Water Activities

Posted in Location & Attractions at 05 September, 2011

The Gold Coast has some of the most pristine dive and surf sites in the world....

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Gold Coast's Fishermen's Co-op

Posted in Location & Attractions at 23 August, 2011

When visiting Ocean Sands be sure to take a 5 minute walk down to see our local friendly fisherman for the freshest seafood on the Coast....

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Gold Coast Hiking Trails

Posted in Location & Attractions at 20 April, 2011

Take a relaxing holiday at the Gold Coast and enjoy simple pleasures while communing with nature....

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Gold Coast Golf

Posted in Location & Attractions at 01 April, 2011

The Coast with the Most provides an excellent venue for almost all types of outdoor sports....

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Romantic Holiday on the Gold Coast

Posted in Location & Attractions at 28 January, 2011

It's that romantic time of the year again....

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Dining on Tedder Avenue, Main Beach

Posted in Location & Attractions at 02 December, 2010

An Ocean Sands beach holiday is to experience the Gold Coast at its purest form: luxurious, laidback, teeming with energy and charm....

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Underwater Adventures On The Gold Coast

Posted in Location & Attractions at 10 February, 2010

As one of the most favourite holiday locale in the country, the Gold Coast takes pride in providing premium tourist destinations as well as excellent ...

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