Welcome to the beautiful Gold Coast – a place where the sun, sand and surf accompany world class sporting facilities and premier sporting events. We at GoldCoastSportsTourism Pty Ltd. understand how difficult it is to find out what events take place on the Gold Coast all year round. Therefore, we have done the legwork for you! Below is a list of events that take place on the Gold Coast from amateur competitions and social events right up to elite carnivals.
The Gold Coast Marathon can be run socially or competitively depending on each participant’s preference. Whether you want to challenge yourself for a personal best time on one of Australia’s flattest marathon races or enjoy a day with friends and loved ones casually enjoying the scenery, this marathon is always one event competitors and onlookers always come back to! For more information and dates...
2. Cannibal Gold Coast Half Ironman Triathlon
The Cannibal Gold Coast Half Ironman Triathlon is one of the best opportunities for up and coming athletes or seasoned professionals to compete in Queensland’s largest half ironman qualifying event. For more information and dates...
Buckle up your seatbelts and prepare for 4 exhilarating, entertaining party-filled days as the annual Nikon Indy 300 again hits the GC. This event caters for the diehard party animal, the car enthusiast, the family looking for a relaxing holiday and everyone else in between! For more information and dates...
Come and enjoy Rugby League’s finest athletes as they battle it out yet again for the title of World Champion for 2008. Boasting countries from all corners of the globe such as Australia, New Zealand, England, Fiji, France, Ireland and many more you are sure to witness outstanding achievements, bone crunching tackles and terrific tries! For more information and dates...
Arguably one of the most enjoyable events the Gold Coast has to offer! Individual contestants and teams from varying degrees of sporting standards can participate in a total of 34 sports. The Masters Games are fast becoming an international event as much as a domestic event. For more information and dates...
We all wish we could have the perfect swing, the biggest drive and the best short game. However, sometimes these things don’t all happen on the same day let alone in front of other people! So for all you self confessed “golf nuts” or simply those who enjoy seeing the world’s hardest game made to look easy, come to Royal Pines Golf Resort and watch how the professionals approach the game. For more information and dates...
The action at the annual Gold Coast Bridge congress has continually grown year after year in popularity and skill. Held at the newly constructed Gold Coast Convention Centre, the competition has been recognised as one of the largest card competitions held on the coast. For more information and dates...
8. ARL Masters Rugby League Competition
The ARL is a competition for rugby league amateur teams and clubs from the South East of Queensland. It has been run successfully for the past two years from Runaway Bay. For more information and dates...
The Kokoda challenge is a cross-country bushwalking team event which tests both your mental and physical endurance. The course challenges individuals to realise the importance of teamwork. For more information and dates...
10. XXXX Gold Beach Cricket Tri-Nations Series
Don’t have time to watch a whole day of cricket anymore? Grab the family and head outdoors to view Australia take on both New Zealand and South Africa with some of the greatest talents to have ever played the game! For more information and dates...
11. Conrad Jupiter’s Magic Millions Carnival
Males, females, children and teenagers this is your chance to feel and look like a movie star! The Magic Millions is one of the most flamboyant, fun-filled days you will ever experience right here on the beautiful Gold Coast. This is the time to let your hair down and enjoy one of the biggest race meets held in Australia. For more information and dates...
The Gold Coast plays host to hundreds of domestic and international soccer stars eeach year and is always intriguing high profile names in the soccer world. The competition has paved the way for the under 8’s – 9’s “Wallaroo Cup”, the “Over 35’s Cup” and the “Open Women’s Cup.” For more information and dates...
