TheIsland, Author at The Island Gold Coast

Melbourne Cup

When more is the only way to go. Expect more, more, more — with heaps of ways to party this Melbourne Cup Day across the whole of the Island Gold Coast. The Island Rooftop will remain open until late after the race day packages conclude.

G.H. Mumm Birdcage – The Island Rooftop

Ruffle some feathers at the G.H. Mumm Birdcage — The Island Rooftop. Have your fascinators at the ready, the Rooftop is serving up a whip-cracking selection of canapés, including more substantial offerings and a wood fired pizza station to keep you satisfied all day. Sip on Mumm Marlborough Brut Prestige during the three-hour premium beverage package, with premium wines (including rosé), tap beers, ginger beer and cider all included. You’ll be entertained with an MC to host, DJs, sweeps, giant LED screens to watch the big race and a photo wall to capture your gorgeousness — mwah!

From 12.30pm – 3.30pm, enjoy 3 hours of:

Beverages: Mumm Marlborough Brut Prestige, premium wines, rosé, premium tap beers, ginger beer, cider, soft drink and juices
Food: wood fired pizza station and an exquisite selection of hot and cold canapés
Entertainment throughout the afternoon
Fashions on the field, amazing prizes for best dressed Duke and Duchess, best race day hat, race day sweeps and more.

The After-Party, open to the public, will kick off on The Island Rooftop at 3:30pm and continue until late.

From $110 per person + booking fee

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Perrier Jouët Champagne Private Booths – The Island Rooftop

Buddy up with a Perrier Jouët Champagne Private Booth — The Island Rooftop. Looking for an exclusive way to celebrate for you and your crew? These luxe booths guarantee you a winning day, with all the G.H. Mumm Birdcage inclusions PLUS welcome charcuterie and welcome bottles of Perrier-Jouët Champagne, served to your cosy den. You’ll also enjoy cocktail carafes throughout the three-hour festivities.

From 12.30pm – 3.30pm, enjoy 3 hours of:

All the beverage, food, and entertainment inclusions from the G.H. Mumm Birdcage on the Island Rooftop, PLUS
Your own exclusive guaranteed private booth for your group on the Island Rooftop
Welcome charcuterie brought to your table on arrival
Welcome bottles of the super-premium and world-renowned Perrier-Jouët Champagne brought to your table on arrival (4 x 700ml bottles per 10 people booked)
Cocktail carafes throughout the 3 hour package.

From $180 per person + booking fee. Minimum 10 people.

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Cocktail Soirée – The Island Penthouse

Go super glam at the Cocktail Soirée — The Island Penthouse. If you’re partial to the finer things in life, live it up for Melbourne Cup on the top floor, complete with open-air terrace, oyster bar and charcuterie station for grazing. You’ll also be treated to a selection of tasty canapés, Mumm Marlborough Brut Prestige, Espresso Martinis, Margaritas, rosé, prosecco, ginger beer and premium tap beers during this three-and-a-half-hour soirée in the sunshine. To top it all off there’ll be DJs, an MC to host, all the action from the big race, sweeps and a photo wall to show off your best side in style.

From 12.00pm – 3.30pm, enjoy 3.5 hours of:

Beverages: Cocktails – Espresso Martinis and Margaritas, Mumm Marlborough Brut Prestige, premium wines, rosé, prosecco, premium tap beers, ginger beer, cider, soft drink and juices
Food: oyster bar, charcuterie grazing station, an exquisite selection of hot, cold and dessert canapés
Entertainment throughout the afternoon
Fashions on the field, amazing prizes for best dressed Duke and Duchess, best race day hat, race day sweeps and more.

From $185 per person + booking fee

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G.H. Mumm Gala Luncheon – The Island Glasshouse

Live luxe at the G.H. Mumm Gala Luncheon — The Island Glasshouse. Treat yourself to a decadent three-and-a-half-hour feast and three course luncheon at the Island Glasshouse. You’ll be spoilt for choice with a premium drinks selection including G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon, cocktail carafes, rosé, prosecco, premium wines, tap beers, ginger beer and cider. And there’s more! Your ticket includes a $10 charity donation to Traction, a live band to keep you entertained, an MC to host, and photo wall.

From 12.00pm – 3.30pm, enjoy 3.5 hours of:

Beverages: G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon Champagne, refreshing range of cocktail carafes, premium wine, rosé, prosecco, premium tap beers, ginger beer, cider, soft drink and juices
Food: three course gala luncheon
Entertainment throughout the afternoon
Fashions on the field, amazing prizes for best dressed Duke and Duchess, best race day hat, race day sweeps and more.

From $195 per person + booking fee. $10 from every ticket will go towards our charity partner for the day, Traction.

*Every group is seated at their own table at the G.H. Mumm Gala Luncheon. If your group is buying tickets individually, come up with your ‘group name’ and include it at checkout so we can sit your group together.

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Glasshouse Gala Luncheon Menu

Three course menu served alternate drop.

Entree
Fremantle octopus carpaccio, charred orange, fennel, chives, radish, salmon pearls (df/gf)
Lamb loin, goats curd, chickpea, smoked eggplant, pomegranate, toasted almonds (gf)

Mains
Eye fillet, tarragon mash, asparagus, port wine jus (gf)
Chicken breast, blackened carrots, carrot purée, thyme jus gras, cavolo nero (gf)

To Finish
Chocolate ooze cake, toasted hazelnuts, salted caramel, vanilla bean ice cream (v)
Passion fruit tart, blackberries, sorghum

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Private Rooms

Looking to cater for a larger group in your own exclusive space? Contact us via the form here or phone us on (07) 5538 8000 to chat about how we can combine multiple booths for your group or provide you with your very own exclusive-use room.

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FAQs

Can you cater to my food allergies and dietary requirements? We strive to accommodate food allergies. For the Glasshouse Luncheon, include dietary needs at checkout. For other areas, inform our staff on the day. Note: We may not cater to all preferences (e.g., keto, low-carb, low sugar).

Can you seat my group together? Allocated seating is available only for the Glasshouse Luncheon. If purchasing tickets separately for the Glasshouse event, create a ‘group name’ and include at checkout to ensure your party is seated together. All other events have unallocated seating; arrive early to secure a spot.

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? This event will be restricted to over 18s only. There will also be a range of non-alcoholic drinks available in all packages throughout the event.

What’s the refund policy? We do not offer refunds for this event.

Father’s Day

Father’s Day at The Island Gold Coast. For dads who love a taste of the good life!

Whether he loves to sit at the head of the table reminiscing about the good old days, or prefers to brunch so he can catch up on ‘resting with eyes closed’ — we’ve got a bundle of
fun to put a smile on his dial this Father’s Day.

For the trad kinda dad, there’s breakfast, lunch and dinner at Goldie’s. Here, dad will feel right at home feasting on smoked wings, succulent steaks, bad-ass burgers, ribs and schnitzels with all the trimmings, as he relives fond memories from when you were little (insert embarrassing story here). Then soak in the arvo vibes with live tunes from 3pm. View the menu and book your table at Goldie’s here.

For the dad who’s down with the kids and loves to lie-in, there’s the Island Rooftop Bottomless Brunch. Dad will relish the chance to kick-start Father’s Day in the sun eating his favourite goodies, like pork belly bao buns and smoked barramundi croquettes. He’ll also be forced to enjoy all manner of bottomless beers, cocktail jugs, wines and drinks for the two hour package duration, all to the soundtrack of Sunday with our res DJs. It will be tough. But he has what it takes. Choose between two sittings: 11.30am or 1.30pm. View the menu and book your table for Rooftop Bottomless Brunch here.

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Father’s Day at the Island Gold Coast

Sunday 1st September, 2024.

3128 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise, QLD.

Bruce Bishop Carpark is located directly next door to the Island on Beach Road and has discounted car-parking. Find it here.

State Of Origin Experience

Get yourself in the box seat at Goldie’s for your chance to Win a Maroons Home Game Experience at State of Origin Game 3, as part of our State of Origin build up.

The lucky winner will score 2 seats at State of Origin Game 3 at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday 17th July, 2024, including $300 worth of Maroons Merch.

Simply buy a XXXX Gold pint from Goldie’s during the promotional period, swipe your Goldie’s Local Love card, and you’ll automatically go into the draw. If you’re not yet a Goldie’s Local Love Member, no worries, you can join for FREE and receive your card instantly at Goldie’s. See the benefits.

Proudly supported by XXXX Gold. Book your table.

QLD Residents 18+ only. The Island Gold Coast practices the responsible service of alcohol. Winner drawn at random and contacted after the promotional period ends. Promotion ends 22.00 AEST 30/06/24. Max 1 qualifying purchase per person, per day.

The Island Gold Coast Wins Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2024

The Island Recognised as a Traveler-Favourite Hotel

The Island Gold Coast is pleased to announce today that it has been recognised in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2024. The award honours businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing them among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor.

As the world’s largest travel guidance platform, Tripadvisor has unparalleled authority with travelers. This award is based on genuine feedback from anyone in the community who has visited and left an authentic, first-hand review on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period, making it a valuable and trustworthy designation of great places to visit.

“I am delighted to express our gratitude to our valued visitors and reviewers,” said Ross McFarlane, General Manager of The Island Gold Coast. “Your support and feedback have been instrumental in our journey. I extend a special thank you to our dedicated staff whose hard work and commitment have made this achievement possible. We are honoured to be recognised as the only independent hotel on the Gold Coast to receive this prestigious award. Being included among the top 10% of travelers’ favourite hotels worldwide this year is a testament to our collective efforts in providing exceptional experiences.”

“Congratulations to The Island Gold Coast on its recognition in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2024,” said John Boris, Chief Growth Officer at Tripadvisor. “Travelers’ Choice honours businesses that consistently demonstrate a commitment to hospitality excellence. This means you have made such a memorable impact on your visitors that many of them took the time to go online and leave a great review about their experience. People rely on Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice seal to help them navigate the myriad of things to see, eat and do across the globe. We hope this recognition continues to drive business to you in 2024 and beyond.”

Check out all the reviews and discover more about The Island Gold Coast on TripAdvisor here.

Rooftop Pizza Thursday

Thursdays just got a whole lot tastier at the Island Rooftop. Dive into the warmth and flavour of our wood-fired pizzas, freshly baked and ready to delight for only $18. With 11 mouthwatering varieties to choose from, there’s something for everyone. Gather your crew, sip on cocktails and soak up the sunset vibes with us every Thursday from 5pm.

Book your table here. Same day walk-ins welcome.

Wood-Fired Pizza Flavours

Pizza Bianca

Quattro formaggi — mozzarella, provolone, gorgonzola, parmigiano (v)

Patate e salsiccia —potato, pork sausage, rosemary, provolone picante, cracked pepper

Gamberi — mozzarella, marinated prawns, cherry tomato, rocket, chilli oil

Vegetariana — mozzarella, eggplant, zucchini, capsicum, kalamata olives, parsley (v)

Funghi — mozzarella, mushrooms, truffle oil, gorgonzola (v)

Pizza Rossa

Margherita — pomodoro, mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil (v)

Gustosa — pomodoro, mozzarella, salami, Italian sausage, pancetta

Prosciutto — pomodoro, mozzarella, prosciutto, cherry tomatoes, rocket, Parmesan, Grana Padano, cracked pepper

Pepperoni — pomodoro, mozzarella, salami picante

Napoletana — pomodoro, mozzarella, anchovies, kalamata olives, capers, oregano, basil

Siciliana — pomodoro, mozzarella, salami picante, eggplant, buffalo ricotta

Aperitivo

Sink into a curved lounger and raise your glass to the good life! Welcome to Aperitivo, where you have all the time in the world to sip cocktails filled with liquid sunshine and work up an appetite for drool-worthy, delicious snacks.

Choose your expertly crafted Margarita, Pornstar Martini, Aperol Spritz, or Espresso Martini, with indulgent nibbles like sourdough bruschetta, house made arancini, wood fired pizza or fried calamari — all set to the backdrop of an epic sunset.

There’s no place we’d rather be.

Every Thursday to Sunday 4-6pm, at The Island Rooftop.

Book a spot online, same day walk-ins welcome.

Private Wedding Tour Enquiry

Register your interest for a private tour of our Penthouse Wedding Venue at the Island Gold Coast on Saturday 26th July, 2025. Tours are complimentary. Spots are limited, however, and cannot be guaranteed.

Please fill out the form below and one of our friendly wedding specialists will be in touch with you shortly.

Lunch Lovers

We love a good lunch. And we know you do too. So whether it’s for work, leisure or pleasure, we’re dishing up tasty snacks, salads, sandwiches, substantials and sides every day at The Island Gold Coast from 11.30am.

Head up to the Rooftop for alfresco share-style eats or gather and feast at Goldie’s. Either way, we’ve made sure it’s super easy to love your lunch, from welcoming walk-ins any time, online ordering from your table and no set menus for groups under twenty (you can even split the bill).

What are you waiting for? Check out our menus or plan ahead and book — you’d bruschetta be quick. Let’s do lunch!

Lunch Lovers

The Rooftop from 11.30am, Thursday to Sunday.

Goldie’s from 11:30am daily.

Group bookings encouraged. Same day walk-ins welcome.

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Summer Of Cricket Competition Entry

How to Enter:

Entering this amazing competition is as easy as enjoying your favorite pint! Simply follow these steps:

Visit Goldie’s during the competition period
Upgrade to any pint of beer during play – from any BBL, ODI, T20 or Test Match televised at Goldie’s
Scan the provided QR code to enter the draw.

That’s it! You’re now in the running to win this incredible prize. Proudly supported by Stone & Wood, Byron Bay Brewery, XXXX, James Squire and Hahn. Terms and conditions below.

Terms and conditions: Prize consists of 4x A-Reserve tickets to the second day of the Australia vs West Indies Day/Night Test Match at the ‘Gabba in Brisbane on Friday 26th January, 2024 (RRP: approximately $440.00). QLD residents 18+ only. Promotion ends 22.00 AEST 19/01/2024. The Island Gold Coast practices the responsible service of alcohol. Max 1 qualifying purchase per person per day.The Promoter is Riverland Hospitality Trust (ABN 85 465 038 681), trading as The Island Gold Coast of 3128 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217. Winner will be drawn at random at 15.00 AEST 20/01/24 and will be contacted. Management decision is final.

Live Sessions at Goldie’s

Rock-on at Goldie’s! Join us every weekend for live music in the front bar. Sit back and watch the world go by along Surfers Paradise Boulevard, enjoy delicious bites from our all-day menu, and sip on ice-cold pints of Stone & Wood and Byron Bay.

Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm.

Sundays from 4pm.

View the menu here. Book your table online or same day walk-ins welcome. See you at Goldie’s.