All That's New and Exciting on the Gold Coast - August Update

In this latest destination update, read about Dreamworld’s new rides and slides opening in September; a multi-million dollar upgrade turning Chevron Renaissance into a unique retail destination full of laneways and street art and a maze of water slides and water cannons at the new Turtle Beach Splash Zone. This, plus plenty more to see and do in the destination as listed below:

NEW DEVELOPMENTS

• Dracula’s Spinning A Web On The Gold Coast
• Dreamworld Unveils New Rides & Slides for September
• Gold Coast 600 Announces New Naming Sponsor and Reinvigorated Party Precinct  Twin Towns $7 Million Conference Venue Upgrade and Makeover
• Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre Undergoing Multi-Million Dollar Makeover  Turtle Beach Splashes Out On Giant Kids Waterpark, Splash Zone
• Luxury Gold Coast Holiday Homes – Elite Holiday Homes
• Cycle Off-Road – The Biggera Creek Greenway
• Southern Gold Coast Unveils New Website

WHAT’S ON

• The Holt Bolt Island Boot Camp – Ramada Couran Cove (30-31 August)  Swell Sculpture Festival (12-21 September)
• Gold Coast Multicultural Festival (14 September)
• Coolangatta Gold (1-2 November)
• Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s First ZOO RUN (23 November)

NEW DEVELOPMENTS

Dracula’s Spinning A Web On The Gold Coast
Following the sizzling success of the 2013-2014 season of the live show Sin & Tonic, Dracula’s latest production, Spiderlash promises to spin a seductive web of sizzling burlesque, graveyard rock, tummy- clutching comedy and masochist madness. Expecting to launch to a packed Gold Coast audience on Tuesday 8 July the 2014-2015 show, Spiderlash, is the latest offering from Dracula’s creative vault. According to Draculas Director, Haydie Newman, the show will offer a fast past evening of vampire variety with a unique new spin. “Spiderlash will provide a complete night of entertainment with sexy new Vampire Vaudeville comparable to the dynamic entertainment seen at the famous Spigeltent travelling pavilion.” Pre-sale tickets for Spiderlash are available now from $90 -$130 per person and include a ghost train ride, live jazz, 3 course dinner and two hour variety show spectacular.
www.draculas.com.au

Dreamworld Unveils New Ride & Slide for September
After much speculation, Dreamworld is pleased to unveil its newest ride called the Tail Spin as part of its new Ocean Parade development. With 12 rider-operated mini aeroplanes that reach 72 feet into the sky, the Tail Spin allows guests to enjoy as much [or as little] thrill as they please with controls that allow riders to spin at their own pace. Wipeout Re-ops: After 20 years of service and 7 million riders, Dreamworld’s iconic Wipeout will re-open after undergoing a major facelift. The Wipeout’s relaunch is the first installment to
ALL THAT’S NEW AND EXCITING IN THE DESTINATION AUGUST 2014
Dreamworld’s makeover of Ocean Parade, also home to The Claw, Shock Wave, Flowrider, Cyclone and Zombie Evilution. Triple Vortex: A proud new addition to WhiteWater World will be its newest thrill slide called the Triple Xortex where guests will be rushed down a 145m tube slide on a 2-person raft, through three funnels.
www.dreamworld.com.au

Gold Coast 600 Announces New Naming Sponsor and Reinvigorated Party Precinct
The iconic Gold Coast 600 returns to the world renowned street circuit this October along with a new, long- term naming rights sponsor, a reinvigorated trackside precinct and the biggest high octane, high energy entertainment. Castrol EDGE is now the naming rights sponsor of Queensland’s largest sporting and entertainment event which this year will be taken to new levels on, and off, track. The event has invested in 770 additional grand stand seats around the track after they were completely sold out well in advance of last year’s event and a completely refurbished corporate structure on pit straight with enclosed, air-conditioned suites on the bottom level. Tickets are available from as little as $30 for general trackside and $75 for a fan stand seat. At the corporate end of the spectrum there are numerous options available for the full experience on pit straight or in any of the VIP areas around the circuit. Gold Coast entertainment king Billy Cross will add his own touch with an exclusive over-18s Las Vegas style day club - Club 600 - on MacIntosh Island, complete with a beach stage and all-day, world class DJs and celebrities. Australia’s premier hip hop band the Hilltop Hoods will feature in a Saturday evening performance to be included in the event ticket. The multiple Aria Award winners will play the Gold Coast event for the first time, performing hits as well as new songs from the soon to be released album, Walking Under Stars. Also returning for a night of high octane fun are Australia’s biggest and most powerful drag racing machines for a two-hour adrenalin packed show on Friday evening. www.v8supercars.com.au

Twin Towns $7 Million Conference Venue Upgrade and Makeover
Twin Towns Clubs & Resorts on the border of Queensland and New South Wales, the host venue for some of the most impressive national and international conferences and events held in Australia, has announced a $7 million upgrade of its conference and events facilities. No expense has been spared in the interior design and build of five new meeting rooms: Bay, River, Horizons, Border and Wharf. The rooms have ocean and harbour views, floor-to-ceiling glass, state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and latest sound-proofing technology to ensure privacy and uninterrupted meeting zones. The additions bring Twin Towns’ total number of event venues to 12, with room capacities to cater for 10 to 1,000 delegates or guests.
www.twintowns.com.au

Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre Undergoing Multi-Million Dollar Makeover
Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre is only months away from delivering a new and unique retail destination. A purpose designed precinct is under construction which will echo the street art and culture of famous Melbourne laneways like Degraves, inspired by the trend of rejuvenation in eclectic urban laneways and the hip aspirational beat of initiate cafes, bars and speciality stores. The renewal project will also see the complete revitalisation of the restaurant precinct, including the installation of rustic wood features, sweeping new garden beds and transformation of the water fountain into a stylish food and beverage kiosk. www.chevronrenaissancecentre.com

Turtle Beach Splashes Out On Giant Kids Waterpark, Splash Zone
Turtle Beach Resort in Mermaid Beach has officially launched its new 1 Million dollar kids’ waterpark, Spash Zone. Standing at over seven metres high, Spash Zone features a maze of water slides, water cannons, interactive play structures, and a ‘Big Bucket’ that slowly fills with water, dumpling a flood of water-fuelled fun every six minutes.
www.turtlebeach.com.au

Luxury Gold Coast Holiday Homes – Elite Holiday Homes
Elite Holiday Homes provide high quality, cost effective accommodation and service for families, corporate and friends holidaying together. With luxury waterfront homes ranging from 4 to 8 bedrooms they have plenty of options for everyone. These homes are all walking distance to restaurants, shops, Jupiters Hotel & Casino and the Gold coast Convention & Exhibition Centre. Elite has also recently partnered in a launch of a Chinese language website giving our Asian visitors the opportunity to stay in luxury in waterfront properties
when they visit the city.
www.eliteholidayhomes.com.au

Cycle Off-Road – The Biggera Creek Greenway
The first section of a new $1.7 million missing link in the Gold Coast’s 800 km cycleway network has been completed in Labrador. It’ll soon be possible to walk or cycle off-road from Hollywell, through Runaway Bay, Coombabah, Biggera Waters and Labrador, all the way to Parklands in Southport, connecting to G:link, Gold Coast University Hospital and Griffith University. The shared cycle and pathway, through Keith Hunt Park in Labrador, is part of the 3.5km Biggera Creek Greenway which will close the final gap in a 9 km off-road route from Hollywell to Parklands.
www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Southern Gold Coast Unveils New Website
Connecting Southern Gold Coast has officially launched the Southern Gold Coast’s new website. The new, interactive and informative site, www.southerngoldcoast.com.au displays the City of Gold Coast branding and highlights and supports local business as well as tourism in the Southern Gold Coast region. The site is jam packed with useful information for potential visitors to the region and includes attractions, things to see and do and accommodation options. CEO of Connecting Southern Gold Coast, Peter Doggett said while the Southern Gold Coast is renowned nationally and internationally for its iconic beaches and surf breaks, the new site encourages visitors and locals to take some time to explore the region’s festivals and events and some lesser known attractions in the Southern Gold Coast hinterland. “Self-drive trails through Tomewin and Currumbin Valley are just 15 minutes from the highway on the Southern Gold Coast and lead to World Heritage listed rainforest areas such as Mt Cougal National Park, which is part of Australia’s Green Cauldron.” www.southerngoldcoast.com.au

WHAT’S ON
The Holt Bolt Island Boot Camp – Ramada Couran Cove (30-31 August)
The Holt Bolt Island Boot Camp is being held at the beautiful Ramada Couran Cove Resort on 30 and 31 August 2014, situated on South Stradbroke Island. With sand dunes and salt basins to rainforest and bush land, Ramada Couran Cove is the perfect setting for those wishing to relax, explore or in the case of the Holt Bolt Island Boot Camp, TRAIN! The boot camp will utilise the many facilities of the resort. Bolt Boot Campers will stay in Ramada Couran Cove’s luxury accommodation and dining at the Spa Island restaurant. Plus the Bolt Boot Campers will be training using the resort’s facilities such as the lap pool and outdoor gym for circuit and water resistance training. Who can resist this type of exercise and training in this unrivalled environment? At a cost of $400 twin share the Holt Bolt Island Boot Camp will certainly deliver more than just a bang for your buck.
www.courancove.com.au/upcoming-events

Swell Sculpture Festival (12-21 September)
Swell Sculpture Festival is a free outdoor exhibition of visual splendour amongst the natural coastal setting at Currumbin Beach. Over 10 days, visitors can experience sculpture, twilight walks, artist talks, artist master classes, childrens workshops or wander through the Swell Smalls Gallery.
www.swellsculpture.com.au

Gold Coast Multicultural Festival (14 September)
Featuring 50 International food, art, craft and cultural stalls, see the whole world in one day! A range of entertainment will also be on show with four stages of music, dance and martial arts with performers from up to 35 different nations. Plus there’ll be children’s rides and activities.
www.goldcoastculturalfestival.org

ALL THAT’S NEW AND EXCITING IN THE DESTINATION AUGUST 2014
Coolangatta Gold (1-2 November)
A 42.7 kilometre test of endurance comprising a 22.5km surf ski leg from Coolangatta to Surfers Paradise and back down to Broadbeach, followed by a beach run of 2.3km from Broadbeach to Nobby’s Beach; a 2km surf swim from Nobby’s Beach to Miami; a 2km beach run from Miami to Burleigh and a 5.3km board race from Burleigh to Currumbin Creek, before the final gruelling 8.6km beach run from Currumbin Creek to Coolangatta.
www.sls.com.au/coolangattagold

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s First ZOO RUN (23 November)
An early morning jog within Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has never been offered before. Now Tegan Lather, a young wildlife enthusiast and charity entrepreneur, has organised Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s first ZOO RUN to be held on Sunday the 23 November 2014. The ZOO RUN theme is focused around fun and fitness for all ages and levels. It will start with registrations from 6:00am with the first wave of 5km runners starting at 6.30am sharp. Not only will you get to experience the calm and serenity of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary before opening hours while running the ZOO RUN course, but all the runners are invited to stay for FREE for the day. The runners can also get their friends and family into Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the day of the ZOO RUN for “Mates Rates” at just $20 each. This amazing offer is provided so that everyone can see the amazing work Currumbin Wildlife Hospital does to help our wildlife.
www.wildlifeemergency.com.au/zoorun