PICNIC PLEASURES
FAMOUS FOR PRESTIGE LIFESTYLE, SUPERB GOLF COURSES, THE ANNUAL BOAT SHOW AND A UNIQUE COMBO OF LIVING, DINING AND SHOPPING, SANCTUARY COVE, AT THE NORTHERN END OF THE COAST IS A PLACE LIKE NO OTHER.
SIP
Sanctuary Cove’s very own fine wine merchant, Corker Cellars, offer in-store wine tastings from 4pm until 7pm, every Friday afternoon. Bring out your inner sommelier as you taste new wines while meeting the winemaker themselves.
SHOP
…until you drop at the dozens of designer and specialty boutiques along the waterfront. From sculptures to shoes, and everything in between, one day truly isn’t enough when it comes to shopping Sanctuary Cove. If you’ve got little people in your life, give your credit card a thorough work out at Sparrow, or chase down some cutting-edge fashion with affordable price tags next door at Soho Girl.
STAY
In need of a stay-cation? The Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort is the ultimate escape. Live it up in one of their 243 extravagant rooms, and feel comfortable knowing that everything you need is right downstairs – including a one-acre beach lagoon pool.
ENJOY:
Sanctuary Cove Car Festival, September 30
It’s the ultimate day out for car fanatics. Classic, modified and luxury cars will be on display at Sanctuary Cove, presented alongside auto and lifestyle exhibits, on-water boat displays and vibrant live entertainment. It’s fun for the whole family and runs from 9am until 3pm.
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A curated selection of creative, local and environmentally-minded brands can be found at the Green Marquee – the Gold Coast-based market, wedding and events company. With stalls selling everything from recycled fashion, homewares and art to beauty products, food and (most importantly) coffee, the Green Marquee is the place to be for Gold Coast locals and eco-warriors alike.
As major proponents of the ‘Slow Fashion Movement’, the Green Marquee is a great place to sell any of your unwanted clothing items on to loving new homes. That’s right – you don’t have to sell handmade soap or fair-trade coffee (although you’re sure to be a hit if you do) to get involved as a stallholder at the Green Marquee.
Where and when: Ground, 639 Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin Valley // 2-7pm, second Saturday of the month
With the upgrade of the Surfers Paradise foreshore, including that big, new, inviting footpath and upgraded beach access, the Surfers Paradise Markets have enjoyed a reinvigorated home. And what a home it is – the view from this market and the beachside ambience have made it popular with international tourists, short-stay visitors, after-dinner diners and locals alike. Held each Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, there are about 130 stalls along this 800m foreshore stretch with live entertainers bringing the fun.
You’ll find a wide variety of stall holders here – pick up fashion and jewellery, exotic shells, art, unique homewares, artisan foods and more. You can score Dad that cane toad wallet he’s always wanted or get your own handmade into a wax sculpture – and everything else in between! If the weather’s off though, the markets can be cancelled so keep an eye on their Facebook page for any notifications.
Where and when: Surfers Paradise foreshore // 4-9pm on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.