Start 2022 off with a bang and make the most of your summer break with our list of fun things to do around the Gold Coast, or from home!
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Travel Spots
Fun in the sun
Make the most of the beautiful Gold Coast region and explore what's on offer:
- Mount Tamborine - Only a 40 minute drive from the heart of the Gold Coast, travel up the mountain to see the beautiful views, spectacular waterfalls and enjoy an afternoon wandering some of the wineries.
- Killen Falls - Drive just 1 hour 30 minutes to arrive at your very own hidden paradise that will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Unplug from social media and reconnect with nature.
- Bangalow - Hop in the car and take a 1 hour and 20 minute drive to Bangalow NSW to peruse the Bangalow Markets, take in the picturesque Minyon Falls, browse the many quirky boutiques and enjoy a delicious lunch at the Bangalow Hotel.
- Beechmont - Take a 40 minute drive inland to explore the many stunning waterfalls and visit the lookout to see the Gold Coast from a whole new perspective.
Twelve Days of Self-Care
Twelve Days of Self-Care
Make self-care a priority over the next twelve days with our
Twelve Days of Self-Care challenge:
- Day 1 - Give a genuine compliment to a friend
- Day 2 - Make a card for a stranger
- Day 3 - Donate food or clothes to a charity
- Day 4 - Practice gratitude
- Day 5 - Digital detox
- Day 6 - Practice yoga
- Day 7 - Make yourself a hug in a mug
- Day 8 - Enjoy a home cooked meal
- Day 9 - Breathe
- Day 10 - Declutter
- Day 11 - Practice mindfulness
- Day 12 - Enjoy time with your family and friends, whether in-person or online
We hope you enjoyed Twelve Days of Self-Care!
If you need to access support services during the Student Guild closure
(closing Friday 24 December and reopening Monday 10 January),
you can contact:
Griffith Mental Wellbeing Support Line
Call 1300 785 442 or text 0488 884 146
Lifeline
131 114
Food
Food
Food
Get creative in the kitchen
Cook up a festive feast for you and your loved ones with these simple recipe ideas:
Summer
Bucket
List
Bucket List
Make the most of your holidays and cross some items off your bucket list:
- Watch the sunrise
- Go on a picnic
- Take a road trip
- Volunteer
- Go on a hike
- Bake something
- Read a book
- Go dancing
What else is on your bucket list these holidays? Let us know over on Instagram.