Lincoln Lewis discovers the Gold Coast, Queensland during the rainy season
Queensland’s Gold Coast is usually the destination for sunny days on the beach, laid back outdoor dining and theme parks.
When Mother Nature had other plans, Lincoln Lewis discovered there wasstill plenty to do, and the fun didn’t stop just because the sun turned off!
Location:
Gold Coast, Queensland
Cost:
iFLY Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise www.ifly.com.au
Basic package costs $99pp including 2 flights, training, gear and instructor
Native State, Kirra www.nativestate.com.au
Bath House sessions start at $49pp
Kirra Beach Hotel www.kirrabeachhotel.com.au
Open daily
Prices correct at 17.10.26
Highlights:
No matter what the weather outside, Lincoln found a great way to brighten the day, with a visit to iFly Gold Coast in Surfers Paradise. The vertical wind tunnel is the next best thing to jumping out of aplane!
In a very controlled environment, an instructor is with you the whole time, and kids as young as three years old can test out their wings!
After a short briefing, Lincoln got into his flight suit and helmet and was soon flying on a cushion of air, living out his Iron Man dreams!
From high adrenaline to health and wellness, Lincoln headed down to the Coolangatta end of thecoast at Kirra.
Just off the beach, Native State Bathhouse is a zen haven for locals and visitors alikewho are looking to slow the pace down and refresh their mind and body.
Meditative scents and sounds create a calming atmosphere for sauna, steam, and therapy pool sessions. They also have a studio gym offering classes from high intensity circuits to breathwork and meditation.
Lincoln relaxed in the heated vitality pool, but thinks the cold plunge pool is best left for athletes!
To balance it all out, Lincoln stopped at a pub just up the road for a bite to eat. Kirra Beach Hotel has had a flash facelift, but it’s still the same casual Aussie watering hole that has been a local institution since the 1950s.
The bistro serves all your favourites from burgers and steaks to fresh local seafood and kids meals. There is also a beer garden and live music on the weekends.
It’s all about community at this family friendly beachside pub, they even have a tub full of thongs behind the bar for those who arrive straight out of the sea.
Lincoln is a Gold Coast local, and while most of the time he says the weather is absolutely perfect, it’s great to know that you will never be short of fun things to do when it’s not!
