Finding alternate places to drink consistently yummy coffee on the Gold Coast can sometimes be a real challenge. Over the past year however, locals as well as visitors will be pleased to know that more and more specialty coffee shops are popping up in more and more suburbs, the newest addition for those coffee lovers, Black Board.

Jennifer Hawkins, last year released her own shoe line JLH (Jennifer Louise Hawkins) for Siren Shoes as well as being the face of the brand.

Twice a day (with the tides) this unique natural attraction offers a free experience for tourists and locals, it close by to other natural attractions and Cooks Beach and  Whitianga that has some top Cafes and Restaurants, load of Accommodation.

La Cave Chef William DeMarco offers small plates from the sea, the farm, the garden and sheep, cow, goat you get the idea, but what the winner for us was the wine list and the indoor out setting away from the sweaty masses.