{"id":422,"date":"2025-07-08T15:51:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T05:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meeting.anztct.org.au\/2025\/?page_id=422"},"modified":"2025-07-28T18:08:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T08:08:25","slug":"social-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meeting.anztct.org.au\/2025\/social-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#001970 0%|#303f9f 100%&#8221; bottom_divider_style=&#8221;wave2&#8243; bottom_divider_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; bottom_divider_height=&#8221;50px&#8221; bottom_divider_height_tablet=&#8221;50px&#8221; bottom_divider_height_phone=&#8221;25px&#8221; bottom_divider_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dipi_dual_heading first_heading=&#8221;Social Program&#8221; heading_display=&#8221;column&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; first_heading_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; first_heading_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; first_heading_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; second_heading_text_color=&#8221;#E8EAF6&#8243; first_heading_font_size_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; first_heading_font_size_phone=&#8221;30px&#8221; first_heading_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; second_heading_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; second_heading_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; second_heading_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dipi_dual_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#303F9F&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;1.25em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;1.25em&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;1em&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Make the most of your time on the beautiful southern Gold Coast![\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Whether you&#8217;re looking to relax, explore, wine and dine, or stay active &#8211; the Tweed Heads\/Coolangatta locale offers something for everyone. 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Keep your eyes peeled from the beach, or book a dedicated whale-watching tour.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Find out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myguidegoldcoast.com\/events\/august-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">what\u2019s happening on<\/a> or around the <strong>Gold Coast<\/strong> in <strong>August<\/strong> to help plan your stay &#8211; and check out even more ideas for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.au\/Attractions-g529037-Activities-c61-a_attractionType.SUPPLIERS-Tweed_Heads_New_South_Wales.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local tours and attractions<\/a> for you to explore!<\/p>\n<p>A <strong>map of the Tweed Heads\/Coolangatta<\/strong> area can be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whereis.com\/nsw\/tweed-heads-2485\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dipi_divider content_text=&#8221;Places to Eat&#8221; content_text_tag=&#8221;h2&#8243; items_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; hide_first_element=&#8221;on&#8221; first_decoration_line_color=&#8221;#9F303F&#8221; content_padding=&#8221;10px|10px|10px|0px|false|false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#9F303F&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dipi_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Coolangatta is known for its laidback dining scene, from casual bites and beachside clubs to fine seafood and Italian. Here&#8217;s a mix of local favourites to explore:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choofas.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Choofas Smokehouse &amp; Seafood<\/a> \u2013 Relaxed, casual spot great for groups and local seafood.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coolybreezerooftop.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cooly Breeze Rooftop Restaurant<\/a> \u2013 A little more formal with elevated coastal dining and views.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pipisrestaurant.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pipis<\/a> &#8211; Elevated beachside dining with spectacular 220 degree ocean views with a modern Mediterranean inspired cuisine.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/radicipastapizzahouse.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Radici Pasta House<\/a> \u2013 Cozy and casual Italian with excellent handmade pasta.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.siblingskirra.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Siblings Kirra<\/a> \u2013 Formal beachside dining with seafood, pasta and share plates.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/coolangattasurfclub.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coolangatta Surf Club<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenmountsurfclub.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greenmount Surf Club<\/a> &#8211; Classic beachfront club dining. 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