Lisette Drew

Gold Coast, Queensland

Writer at Freelance

Editorial Reporter and Social Media Coordinator at The Weekend Edition

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Articles

One musical to rule them all

1 day ago | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Chelsea Ipsen |Lisette Drew |Jacqueline Bojanowski

Eyes to the sky, Gold Coast! WONDER is drifting back into town, and it's sending us to cloud nine! From 31st May to 13th July, HOTA will transform into a twinkling winter wonderland, bursting with art, music, light and a cloud-sized dose of awe. At the heart of the spectacle is CLOUD PLAY, a larger-than-life artwork that floats high above HOTA's Outdoor Stage.
O My Bagel

2 days ago | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Lisette Drew |Chelsea Ipsen |Jacqueline Bojanowski

When it comes to breakfast, most of us are stuck in a bit of a rut. It's often an afterthought squeezed in-between school drop-offs, business meetings, run club, pilates, a quick surf or (let's be honest) a sleep in. But O Bagel has been changing how we breakfast, and now with the opening of its fourth store in Oasis Broadbeach, you could say they are on a roll!O Bagel is redefining what it means to go round for breakfast. Their motto?
your guide to the hottest Gold Coast openings

3 days ago | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Lisette Drew

While the temps may be dropping, the Gold Coast is only heating up, especially on the venue front. May served up a sizzling lineup of new openings, from sun-soaked beach clubs to dreamy tea gardens, boujee dog boutiques and a shiny new microbrewery. Whether you're chasing cocktails, princess costumes (for your pup, obviously), or craft beer, there's something for every vibe.
New Zealand, new you

4 days ago | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Lisette Drew |Lauren Doogan |Jacqueline Bojanowski

What is it about airports that gives us the green light to spend, spend, spend? Is it the break from daily routine, the thrill of escaping to a new destination, or the opportunity to browse an impressive retail experience while awaiting your getaway?
Game, set, snack!

4 days ago | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Bianca Trathen |Jacqueline Bojanowski |Lisette Drew

Once upon a time we left holidaymakers to their own devices in arguably the GC's most famous beachside suburb, but off the beaten path - well to be fair, some are still very much on it - locals have been keeping these gems all to themselves for a little too long if you ask us.
Holy ravioli!

4 days ago | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Lisette Drew

Oh Burleigh you little beauty, what's not to love right? Since the dawn of time (or the dawn of the GC at least) Burleigh has been one of the most-loved suburbs amongst a slew of strong contenders. Sure, the beach is beautiful (that Hill is iconic for a reason) and James Street boasts all the best eats and acai bowls galore but it's more than that, Burleigh has a soul of its own born of cruisy, barefoot, salty seabreeze vibes you simply won't find anywhere else.
Slice of Haven

1 week ago | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Lisette Drew

Cancel your Euro summer plans! Haven, a new restaurant and beach club, is opening this month in Burleigh Heads and it's set to be hotter than a Mediterranean heatwave. Perched three floors above the pandanus-lined shoreline at the stunning new Mondrian Gold Coast (Australia's very first, no less), Haven takes beach club vibes to new heights. Officially opening on the 5th June, thanks to the dream team at Ennismore and Vitale Property Group, Haven is where laidback luxe and coastal cool collide.
Cheers to that

1 week ago | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Byron Region |Lisette Drew |Bianca Trathen |Alex Mitcheson

Sundays are reserved for one of three purposes; chilling with the fam and getting prepped for the week ahead, sneaking in a little Sunday sesh to delay Monday as long as humanly possible, and our fave, a spot of road trippin!We're lucky on the GC as we're inundated with scenic drive options, and only need to travel an hour or two to find lots of beautiful, unique sights and activities. We've broken it down to five destinations and provided a small snapshot of what you can find at each.
Foodie adventures await

1 week ago | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Lisette Drew

We dream of globe-trotting to taste the world's best bites on the daily. Devouring dim sum in Hong Kong or scooping up spicy curry in Kuala Lumpur. Drool. But between back-to-back meetings and the eternal laundry pile, overseas food trips often stay stuck on the vision board. Luckily for us Gold Coasters, Australia Fair is dishing up a world of flavour, right here in the heart of Southport.
14 Gold Coast spots to get your ramen fix

1 week ago | insidegoldcoast.com.au | Lisette Drew

Our love for Japan runs deep, but our love for ramen? That's next level. While Aussies flock to Tokyo's neon-lit streets and Niseko's snowy peaks, it's often a bowl of rich, soul-warming noodles that lingers longest in our memories. From silky tonkotsu to spicy miso, ramen never lets us down, and honestly, we crave it any time the temperature drops. Luckily, the Gold Coast is home to some seriously legit ramen joints ready to satisfy every noodle-fuelled fantasy.