Frock up in the colours of summer and make tracks for the Island Glasshouse to celebrate the Gold Coast’s most lavish raceday carnival.
Get ready for one hell of a ride, with an epic five hour package of fine food, fizz, fillies and frills, alongside the thrilling Magic Millions raceday action. It’s time to gather the herd and saddle up for a lavish racing luncheon on the GC.
From 12.30pm – 5:30pm your five hour premium package within the air conditioned comfort of the Island Glasshouse, includes:
- Full buffet including seafood, roast meats, fresh seasonal salads, vegetables and desserts
- Premium drinks including G.H. Mumm Marlborough Prestige Brut, Aperol Spritz, Margarita Spritz, Canadian Club & Dry, premium wines including rosé and prosecco, craft beers, ginger beer, cider and softdrinks
- Betting facilities on site and all the racing coverage on the giant LED displays
- Immersive entertainment featuring a live music, special guests, fashions on the field and pop-up displays and photo moments
- Raceday competitions and prizes
- Full access to the Island Glasshouse and Deck throughout the event
- Silent auctions in support of our charity partner ‘Traction’.
Tickets: $235 p/person + booking fee. $225 p/person for 10 guests or more.
Dress: Raceday ‘colours of summer’. Will you win ‘fashions on the field’?
Group Bookings: Each group is seated on their own table e.g., If you book for a group of 4 you will be seated on your own table for 4. If you are a group buying tickets separately, come up with a catchy table name between yourselves and include this table name in the field provided at check-out so we can seat you together.
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Turf and Tropics – Summer Raceday Luncheon
Saturday 13th January 2024
Doors open at 12pm with the five hour package commencing at 12.30pm.
The Island Glasshouse. View the Glasshouse here.
View the full FAQs below.
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“Say you’ll stay another day” – make a weekend of it and stay in one of our boutique rooms and suites. Check availability here and reveal member rates by entering your email address.
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FAQs
Will my group be seated together? Yes, we will be seating your group on your own table. If your group is purchasing tickets separately come up with a catchy table name between yourselves, then include this table name in the field provided at check-out.
Can you cater to my food allergies and dietary requirements? We always do our best to cater to your food allergies if you include them in the field provided at checkout. We may not, however, be able to cater towards all food preferences e.g., keto, low-carb, low sugar. We have provided this field at check-out for people with food allergies only.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? This is an 18+ event. There will also be a range of non-alcoholic drinks available throughout the event.
What’s the refund policy? Please note that we do not allow refunds for any reason. Any changes or updates to your booking must be provided 72 hours prior to the event commencing.
Can I contribute to the silent charity auctions? If you or your company would like to contribute a prize to the charity auction on the day, please contact katarzyna.marketing@katarzyna.com.au
New year, new you — with a New Year’s Day Refresh for 2024.
Kickstart your new year with a blast of summer sunshine, fresh open-air and chilled music vibes — guaranteed to blow the dust away and reboot your shiny self.
We’ll be recovering from the night that was with cool cocktails, wall-to-wall DJs, tasty wood-fired eats and a Bottomless Brunch set to cure those NYD hungries.
Book your NYD Bottomless Brunch and you will have the chance to win an Absolut Summer Soiree for you and 5 mates valued at $600. Ts and Cs below.
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What: New Year’s Day at the Island Rooftop
When: Monday 1st January, 2024. From 11am until late.
Entry: Free entry all day. Bottomless Brunch Bookings here. Same day walk-ins welcome.
BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH BOOKINGS
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15% surcharge applies on public holidays.
The Absolut Summer Soiree – simply book and fulfil your spot on the Island Rooftop on Monday 1st January 2024 on our booking platform SevenRooms and automatically go into the draw to win. Prize details: a $600 Summer party on the Rooftop for you and at least 5 mates. To be used throughout Summer 2023/2024. Winner drawn at random. Management decision final.
There’s a solid gold reason to celebrate, at The Island Gold Coast’s glittering New Year’s Eve multi-level party.
Choose your sizzling soirée with decadent sips, delicious canapés or gourmet food stations fit for a god — or goddess! It’s time to rise and shine, bring your sparkliest self, and shimmer among live entertainment, special guests and pop-up displays at one of the Coast’s most iconic parties. Serving until 5am!
View the packages below.
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LANEWAY LIGHTS
Party across the entire ground level of the Island Gold Coast – The Pool Deck and Lounge, Goldie’s and the Glasshouse – with live entertainment, immersive pop-up displays, roaming performers, special guests and more!
From 8pm – 12:30am enjoy 4.5 hours of:
- Premium spirits, craft beers, ginger beer, cider and premium wine including Mumm Marlborough Prestige Sparkling, rosé and prosecco
- Wood-fired pizza bar and premium canapés
- Immersive entertainment and production featuring a live band and DJs in Goldie’s, Well.Play DJs in the Glasshouse, roaming performers and dazzling pop-up displays
- Your night commences at 8pm with doors open from 7pm.
Tickets are strictly limited. From $149 + booking fee.
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ROOFTOP BREEZE
Party under the stars at the Gold Coast’s largest open-air Rooftop Bar with live entertainment from 42 Band (Hanlon Brothers), immersive pop-up displays, roaming performers, special guests and more!
From 8pm – 12:30am enjoy 4.5 hours of:
- Premium spirits, craft beers, ginger beer, cider and premium wine including Mumm Marlborough Prestige Sparkling, rosé and prosecco
- Wood-fired pizza bar and premium canapés
- Immersive entertainment and production featuring 42 Band Live (Hanlon Brothers), DJs, roaming performers and dazzling pop-up displays
- Your night commences at 8pm with doors open from 7pm.
Tickets are strictly limited. From $209 + booking fee.
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DIAMONDS PENTHOUSE VIP
The VIP Experience at the Island Penthouse gives you exclusive access to the hottest New Year’s Eve party on the coast with super-premium drinks, food stations, live entertainment, roaming performers and dazzling pop-up displays – not to mention the 360 degree birds-eye view of the Surfers Paradise CBD, coastline and hinterland.
From 8pm – 12:30am your 4.5 hour super-premium VIP experience includes:
- Super-premium drinks including G.H. Mumm Champagne, Belvedere Vodka, Havana Club Rum, Makers Mark Bourbon, Chivas 12, Jack Daniels; premium wines including rosé and prosecco, craft beers, ginger beer and cider
- Cocktails throughout the package: espresso martinis and margaritas
- Gourmet food stations of seafood, charcuterie, dumpling and delicious canapés
- Immersive entertainment and production featuring a live band, DJs, roaming performers and dazzling pop-up displays
- Party across the entire Penthouse on level 12 with a bird’s eye view of the Surfers Paradise CBD, coastline and hinterland.
- Your night commences at 8pm with doors open from 7pm.
Tickets are strictly limited. From $289 + booking fee.
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ACCESS ALL AREAS
Feel like the star of the show with the golden ticket that grants you access to all parties at the Island’s New Year’s Eve soirée. Indulge in the 4.5hr food and drinks packages available at each party – including premium spirits – and revel with the live entertainment and atmosphere that the Island NYE will bring.
Access All Areas tickets are strictly limited. From $390 + booking fee.*
*Access All Areas’ tickets will receive the food and drinks package inclusions available in the party they attend at a particular time.
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DUKE’S PARLOUR AFTER PARTY
Once you’ve unwrapped your fantastic 2023, finished your package and made your resolutions (or not!), it’s time to ring in 2024 with a bang at the Duke’s Parlour After Party. Dripping with California Bungalow vibes, Duke’s Parlour will be turning up the dial with Well.Play DJs keeping the beats blazing, so you can party your way into the new year. Drinks will be available for purchase at the bar. From 12.30am until late.
Tickets are limited and are only available as ‘add-ons’ to your Island NYE Package. From $20 + booking fee.
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When the party’s over, you’re invited to stay.
Check availability in one of our boutique rooms or suites here.
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FAQs
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? If the venue is forced to close due to COVID restrictions imposed by the Government and the event is cancelled as a result, tickets will be refunded. We do not offer refunds for any other reason.
Celebrate Christmas Day with those you love at the Island Gold Coast.
Channel your inner Christmas cheer with a delicious Christmas Day feast in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Revel in the magically festive atmosphere as you take in the naturally beautiful Island setting with a delicious Christmas lunch to suit all tastes.
Christmas Day Family Buffet
Our traditional Family Christmas Day buffet will feature the freshest hot and cold seafood, succulent roast meats, seasonal roast vegetables, wholesome summer salads and decadent desserts.
Perfect for all ages, including the kids! Drinks can be purchased from the bar throughout the day.
- Adults – $179
- Children (13 – 17 years) – $119
- Children (4 – 12 years) – $89
- Children (0 – 3 years) – Free
The Island Glasshouse, Second Sitting – 3pm – 6pm.
The Island Glasshouse, First Sitting – 11am – 2pm (sold out).
View the Island Glasshouse here.
View the buffet menu below.
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The Island Penthouse – Christmas Day Buffet & Beverage Package
Elevate your Christmas Day at the Island Gold Coast with the exclusive Penthouse Buffet Lunch boasting stunning Surfers Paradise skyline views. Your Christmas Day buffet lunch includes cold and cooked fresh seafood, traditional roast meats, seasonal vegetables and salads, sides, accompaniments, desserts and is complimented with a 3-hour beverage package including Mumm Marlborough Prestige Sparkling, premium wines, beers, Christmas sangria and spritz, softdrinks and juices. The Island Penthouse creates the perfect backdrop for this magical occasion. Limited seats available.
Tickets $229 + booking fee. There is one ticket price for the Penthouse buffet lunch and every ticket includes the three-hour beverage package. There will also be a range of softdrinks and juices available as part of the package.
Christmas Day Buffet & Beverage Package at the Island Penthouse. ****The Penthouse event is an 18+ event with one ticket level available and includes the drink package. The Family Buffet in the Glasshouse has children’s ticket levels. If you would like to book the Christmas Day Family Buffet visit the event page here.
The Island Penthouse, Second Sitting: 3pm – 6pm.
The Island Penthouse, First Sitting: 11am – 2pm. (sold out).
View the Island Penthouse here.
View the buffet menu below.
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Buffet Menu
Cold Fresh Seafood
- Whole king prawns with cocktail sauce (gf, df)
- Natural oysters with mignonette dressing (gf, dfo)
- Smoked salmon with red onion fried baby capers, herbed crème fraîche (gf)
- Fresh chilled Moreton Bay bugs
Warm Fresh Seafood
- Baked whole sides of market fish (gf, df)
- Oyster Kilpatrick and seared Hervey Bay scallops (gf)
- Fresh chilled Moreton Bay bugs
- Garlic prawns on herbed pearl couscous
Warm Roast Meats
- Traditional maple and mustard glazed ham (gf, df)
- Roasted chicken (gf, df)
- Sirloin steak with herb mustard crust (gf, df)
Salads
- Potato and bacon salad (gf, df)
- Coleslaw (gf, df, v)
- Mixed leaf salad with maple dressing (gf, df)
- Shaved fennel, wild rocket and citrus salad with yuzu vinaigrette (gf, df, vegan)
Vegetables
- Roast potato (gf, v)
- BBQ corn on the cob (gf, df, v)
- Baked broccoli and cauliflower mornay (gf)
- Roast seasonal vegetables (gf, df, vegan)
Sides & Accompaniments
- Bread rolls
- Butter
- Gravy
- Red wine jus
Desserts
- Christmas plum pudding and custard
- Christmas meringue
- Fresh seasonal fruit
- Trifle
*Menus subject to change based on supply and availability of seasonal produce.
gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, dfo – dairy free option, vegan.
FAQs
Will my group be seated together? Yes, we will be seating your group on your own table. If your group is purchasing tickets separately come up with a catchy table name between yourselves, then include this table name in the field provided at check-out.
Can you cater to my food allergies and dietary requirements? We always do our best to cater to your food allergies as long as you include them in the field provided at checkout. We may not, however, be able to cater towards all food preferences e.g. keto, low-carb, low sugar. We have provided this field at check-out for people with food allergies only.
Do you have parking? Affordable secure paid parking available at Bruce Bishop Parking, which is adjacent to the Hotel. View the carpark and rates on their website. Please ensure you arrive in time for the start of your sitting.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? The ‘Family Buffet’ event is a family event and allows for under 18s under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian. The Penthouse event is an 18+ event with only one ticket level available and includes the drink package. There will also be a range of non-alcoholic drinks available throughout the event.
What’s the refund policy? Please note that we do not allow refunds for any reason. Any changes or updates to your booking must be provided 72 hours prior to the event commencing.
The Island Rooftop is now open early for lunch every Thursday and Friday with a new mouth-watering menu and range of lunch and dinner deals and packages, perfect for casual catchups.
Slide into the weekend early with a $20 lunchtime wood-fired pizza and drink or indulge in an afternoon grazing experience with mates or work colleagues (with welcome drinks included!). And be sure to stick around for ‘Cocktail Time’ with a dose of sublime sunset tunes as we round-out the week with rooftop vibes until late.
What: Rooftop Weekdays – Now open for Lunch
When: Every Thursday and Friday from 11am until late. Food from 11:30am.
Where: The Island Rooftop
Book your table online, same day walk-ins welcome.
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Rooftop Weekday Deals:
$20 lunchtime wood-fired pizza and drink – choose from our house red, white, or sparkling wine or schooner of tap beer. From 11:30am – 3pm.
‘Cocktail Time’ – featuring espresso martini, pornstar martini and margaritas. From open until 7pm.
Rooftop Weekday Group Grazing Packages:
Available every Thursday and Friday from 11:30am – 7pm. For 10 to 30 guests. Served share style. All pricing is per person. Packages must be pre-booked.
Each package includes your choice of a bottle of house red, white, or sparkling wine, select cocktail carafe or jug of tap beer for every 5 guests booked.
Rooftop Pizzeria Package – $25 p/person
- Chef’s selection wood-fired pizza
- Fries with truffle aioli
- Rocket and parmesan salad
Rooftop Fromage & Charcuterie Package – $36 p/person
Snacks
- Wood fired bread, house made hummus, red capsicum pesto, extra virgin olive oil (v, veo)
- House made arancini, truffle mayo, pecorino (gf, v)
- Mac & cheese croquettes, chipotle mayo, pecorino (v)
Boards
- Cured Meats – prosciutto, mortadella and salami with olives, pickled vegetables, grilled bread (gfo, df)
- Cheese – Triple cream brie, aged cheddar, blue cheese, dried fruits, breads, and crackers (gfo)
Rooftop Grazing Experience – $44 p/person
- Freshly baked garlic bread with parmesan, rosemary, extra virgin olive oil
- House made arancini, truffle mayo, pecorino (gf, v)
- Mac & Cheese croquettes, chipotle mayo, pecorino (v)
- Fries with truffle aioli
- Smoked chicken wings, Franks hot sauce, ranch dressing, lemon (gf)
- Cauliflower karaage, kimchi mayo, toasted sesame (gf, df, v, veo)
- Cured Meats – prosciutto, mortadella and salami with olives, pickled vegetables, grilled bread (gfo, df)
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(df) Dairy Free, (dfo) Dairy free on request, (gf) Gluten Free, (gfo) Gluten Free on request, (ve) Vegan, (veo) Vegan on request, (v) Vegetarian, (vo) Vegetarian on request, Gluten free on request – bread and tart items incur a surcharge of $1pp. Menu items subject to change according to seasonality and availability.
Rise and shine for a banging brunch glow up and good times on the Rooftop!
Join the club that soaks up last night’s bad decisions, brings you back to life and kick-starts your Sunday in the sun. Bottomless Brunch Club is the best thing to happen since the four slice toaster, but with more snap, crackle, and pop. Feast your way through deliciously oozy, carb-laden goodness while vibing to infectious beats and washing it all down with fruity, colourful, and totally delectable bottomless cocktails.
And because brunch equals two meals, you can eat twice as much. See you there.
Every Sunday at the Island Rooftop. Choose between two sittings: 11:30am – 1:30pm or 1:30pm to 3:30pm.
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MENU
Rooftop Bottomless Brunch Club
2 hour all-inclusive package – $79 p/person
FOOD
Served share-style at the table
- Truffle and mozzarella croquettes – prosciutto, bearnaise, shiso (vo)
- Flatbreads – beetroot hummus, goats cheese, chickpeas, dukkah (dfo, v, veo)
- Smoked salmon and dill crème fraîche croissant – caviar and chives
- Smoked bacon and hash brown slider – tomato and chilli relish, American cheese (dfo, gfo, vo)
- Housemade arancini – truffle mayo, watercress (gf, v)
- Fried halloumi – piccalilli, pepitas (gfo)
DRINKS
2hr bottomless package with cocktails
Choice of arrival shots
Verdita – tequila, pineapple, coriander, jalapeno, mint with a tajin salt rim, or
Mango Fire – Fireball, mango nectar, lemon, sugar syrup
Cocktail Jugs
- Mimosa– French sparkling wine, orange Juice
- Margosa– a combination of two favourites: the margarita and the mimosa – tequila, triple sec, orange, lime, sparkling wine, agave
- Mango Fire Spritz – Fireball, mango nectar, lemon, sugar syrup, soda
- Margarita Spritz – Ask for it spicy and we’ll make yours with our house-made jalapeno syrup – tequila, triple sec, lime, soda
- Breakfast Martini Spritz – a perfectly acceptable way to start your day… with some gin – Beefeater Gin, triple sec, breakfast marmalade, lemon, soda.
Wines
- Sparkling – Prince De Richemont Blanc De Blanc
- White – Pasqua Pinot Grigio, Babich Sauvignon Blanc
- Rose – Babich Rose
- Red – Motley Cru Shiraz, First Creek Harvest Cabernet Sauvignon
On Tap
Valley Hops range of beer, Stone & Wood Pacific Ale, Byron Bay Lager, James Squire 150 Lashes Pale Ale, Hahn Super Dry, Hahn Super Dry 3.5%, XXXX Gold, Monteith’s Cider.
(df) dairy free, (gf) gluten free, (ve) vegan, (veo) vegan option, (v) vegetarian
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Terms and Conditions: Menu’s may change week to week due to the seasonality of ingredients. Minimum 2 people on the Sunday Bottomless Brunch Club package. We recommend guests arrive for the start time of their sitting as service times and durations cannot be changed. Pay on arrival, $40 per person no show fee
A long, leisurely lunch for weekends.
Afternoons are for gathering, grazing and good times with friends at the Rooftop’s lavishly long lunch. Take things nice and slow, with a three course spread and drinks selection that’s perfect for sharing alfresco.
Kicking off with a refreshing mimosa on arrival, you’ll be treated to a variety of tasty eats spread out over a two hour service — including charcuterie board, olives, dip and wood fired pizzas, with seasonal cocktail carafes and spritz at your fingertips. And once you’re satisfied, it’s time to settle in for some more quality chill-time with Rooftop tunes, courtesy of the legends at Well Play.
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Menu
Grazing-Style Lunch with Drinks Package
2 hour all-inclusive package – $79 per/person
Served grazing style at the table
Nibble
Charcuterie — cured and smoked meat, mixed olives, aged cheddar, pickles, toasted Turkish and dip (gfo)
Bite
Karaage Chicken, wakame, white miso mayo, toasted furikake (gf)
Lamb kofta, tzatziki, lemon (gf)
House made arancini, truffle mayo, pecorino (gf/v)
Devour
Margherita and Funghi wood fired pizzas (gfo/veo)
Sip
Arrival Mimosa, Valley Hops Beers, Villa Sandi Prosecco, Babich Rosé
Cocktail Carafes
Mimosa – orange juice, sparkling wine
Passion Fruit and Vanilla Mojito – Havana Club 3yo Rum, Licor 43, lime, mint, passion fruit, lemonade, soda
Watermelon Margarita Spritz – El Jimador Reposado Tequila, Triple Sec, watermelon, lime, soda
(df) dairy free, (gf) gluten free, (ve) vegan, (veo) vegan option, (v) vegetarian
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Every Saturday at the Island Rooftop. Choose between two sittings: 11:30am – 1:30pm or 1:30pm to 3:30pm.
We recommend guests arrive for the start time of their sitting as service times and durations cannot be changed. Pay on arrival, $40 per person no show fee.
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Menu’s may change week to week due to the seasonality of ingredients. Minimum 2 people on the Grazy Days package.
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Join us for an exclusive insight into the tastes and flavours of your very own wedding menu.
Your menu samples will be accompanied by a selection of wines from our premium beverage package.
Tickets are complimentary for the wedding couple and $80 per additional guest (up to two additional guests per wedding couple). Both tastings are set at the Penthouse on level 12 at the Island Gold Coast.
Please select and rsvp from the appropriate date below. Please note that the Alternate Drop Menu Tasting is on Tuesday 30th January and the Share-Style Menu Tasting is on Wednesday 31st January, 2024.
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ALTERNATE-DROP WEDDING MENU TASTING
Tuesday 30th January, 2024, from 6pm – 8pm
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SHARE-STYLE WEDDING MENU TASTING
Wednesday 31st January, 2024, from 6pm – 8pm
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Both tastings held at the Penthouse, Mountain View Room on level 12 at the Island Gold Coast.
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Event Details
- Seats are strictly limited to 50 per date and bookings will be closed once quota is reached.
- The menu tastings are exclusively for couples to taste the menu on behalf of their wedding guests, and, who have already booked their wedding at The Island Gold Coast for wedding dates between 1 March 2024 and 31 August, 2024 only.
- Please include your booking name and wedding date in the fields provided upon check-out.
- Please note, for these tastings there are only 2 x complimentary tickets available per wedding couple.
- Please let us know in the field provided at checkout if you require any vegetarian, vegan or nut-free tasting options.