Herald reporter Katie Harris hit the Gold Coast in search of an old-school Aussie getaway this month. Europe, Japan, Bali. Scrolling through TikTok recently it seems everyone’s following with the same travel itinerary.
While Australia remains a Kiwi favourite, with the rest of the world at our fingertips it’s easy to forget the allure of travel across the ditch. We may associate the Gold Coast with modern high-rises and glam happenings, but there’s a cool retro revival going on. One that’s encouraging visitors to turn back the clock and enjoy a GC holiday from yesteryear.
Here are our top spots for a vintage-style adventure..
