Start planning your autumn family getaway!

Autumn is the perfect time to visit the Gold Coast and the following months are jam-packed with exciting things to do and events you shouldn’t miss.

In a short read, here are the best family-friendly events and things to do on the Gold Coast this autumn.

All the following events and things to do are COVID Safe, ensuring physical distancing and/or enhanced onsite sanitation.

Easter & the Autumn School Holiday

Don’t keep the kids at home this Easter! Easter and the April school holiday is one of the best times to visit the Gold Coast with the kids, promising fun family bonding on the beach plus a wide assortment of family-friendly attractions to visit.

Gold Coast attractions such as Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, as well as famous theme parks  Dreamworld, Warner Bros Movie World and Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast, aren’t to be missed for families with kids.

For an outdoor family adventure, take the kids kayaking, picnicking and fishing at Currumbin Creek or Tallebudgera Creek, or nature exploring in Burleigh Head National Park.

School Holiday Events

If you’re planning a family holiday for the autumn school break, grab the chance to enjoy one of these upcoming Gold Coast family events!

Gold Coast Film Festival 2021

Gold Coast Film Festival is an annual celebration of the film held in various locations across the Gold Coast. This year it’s back with another huge program of family-friendly outdoor cinema, film premieres, competitions, workshops, tours and more from April 14 to April 25.

Supanova Gold Coast

Supanova Comic Con Gold Coast is the biggest comic con event held on the Gold Coast for fans of superheroes, anime, gaming, cosplay and tech. For one whole weekend, catch this vibrant pop culture expo at the Gold Coast Convention Centre on April 18 and April 19.

Mother’s Day 2021

Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 9, providing the perfect excuse to book a memorable weekend break with the whole family.

The Gold Coast offers plenty of ways to give your mum a Mother’s Day she won’t forget! Spend the weekend relaxing on the beach, strolling local parks – such as Burleigh Head National Park – and dining with a view of the ocean.

On Mother’s Day itself, you can make her day even more special at the Carrara Markets Psychic & Holistic Fair, or by treating her to Tina Arena Live at the Gold Coast Convention Centre.

Blues on Broadbeach 2021

Last but not least, the biggest event coming this autumn – Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival – is all set to return for four whole days of FREE live music, mouth-watering local food and an epic family-friendly festival atmosphere.

Get ready for another unmissable lineup of blues, rock and folk artists from around the globe performing on multiple stages across Broadbeach. It’s a must-attend, non-ticketed music festival for all ages, so make sure to free up the weekend of May 20 to May 23.

Royal Palm Beach Gold Coast Accommodation for Families 

Here at Royal Palm Resort, our beachfront Palm Beach apartments are perfect for families looking for an unforgettable Gold Coast family holiday this autumn.

Royal Palm Beach Accommodation comprises 2 bedrooms, 3 bedrooms and 4 bedrooms beachfront accommodation Gold Coast. Our fully self-contained holiday apartments are spacious and modern, complete with direct beach access and stunning ocean views.

Our Palm Beach resort also boasts a range of family-friendly facilities, including a large lagoon-style swimming pool, heated spa, sauna, full-size tennis court, gym, games room, mini putting green, giant games board and more.

We are COVID Safe – enjoy peace of mind and save by just booking directly.
Start planning your autumn family holiday! View our beachfront accommodation Gold Coast apartments and direct rates now at Royal Palm Beach Gold Coast.

973 Gold Coast Highway Palm Beach
Gold Coast 4221 Australia
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