SELF-GUIDED TOURS
Discover award-winning and historical Gold Coast architecture at your own pace with our self-guided tours available year-round via the Gold Coast Open House app. Download the app via the button below and set off on foot or bicycle to explore the buildings, places and spaces of the Gold Coast.

Surfers PARAdise apartment buildings of the 60's & 70's
Tour devised by dr rosemary kennedy, director, subtropical cities consultancy
Tall apartment buildings have been part of the Gold Coast’s identity since the early 1960’s. The ten buildings featured in this tour are all notable landmarks to this day. Most were originally designed for short stay holiday accommodation and the focus was very much on views. Includes audio recordings.

AWARD WINNING CONtemporary apartment buildings
tour devised by Francis GReenman, Gold coast studio leader, Cottee Parker architects
The Gold Coast has some incredible award-winning architecture hiding in plain sight. Discover seven of our award-winning contemporary apartment towers in this self-guided tour.

southport heritage
Tour devised by Jacqueline pearce, architect – senior associate, extent
Discover some of the Gold Coast’s most notable historical buildings on this self-guided tour of five beautifully restored and maintained in our historical heart – Southport. Includes audio recordings.