This ‘burb has all the bells and whistles.
This ‘burb has all the bells and whistles.
Pop quiz! Where’s one place on the Gold Coast, where you can shop till you drop, eat your body weight in quality nosh, wander amongst stunning natural parklands and more? It’s Robina! There’s also a hospital and train station, but unfortunately, they’re not exciting enough to make our list.
Here are 18 things that are exciting enough to make our list.
Say ciao to Robina’s (perhaps, Gold Coast’s) most authentic and downright delicious pasta joint! The artisan pasta boutique store is brought to us by a European mother and daughter duo – how could it not be? Made with high-quality durum wheat semolina (rich in fibre, protein, vitamin B, and also digestion-friendly), their fresh-as pasta can be paired with a selection of their no-nasties, slow-cooked sauces. The best!
Where: Easy T Centre, 514 Christine Avenue, Robina
The Euro food tour continues at My French Pastries- a slice of Paris right in Robina. They deliver made-from-scratch croissants, tarts, and decadent desserts, with each pastry crafted with high-quality ingredients that keep locals coming back for more (and more and more). Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat.
Where: Shop 5, 4226/361 Robina Pkwy, Robina
Home of our beloved Titans, CBUS Super Stadium is one of the best regional stadiums in Australia and it’s ours, all ours (insert wicked snigger). Not only do Gold Coasters spend their weekends cheering on the boys here, but we’ve also been lucky enough to watch A-league and international football games, the Nitro Circus, and the Rugby 7s as part of the Commonwealth Games. High five to CBUS for being our homegrown hub of sporting joy.
Where: Centreline Place, Robina
An intimate 24-seat Asian bar and restaurant offering a modern take on Southeast Asian cuisine. The menu showcases creative dishes from Laos, Thailand and Vietnam, inspired by vibrant street food flavours and regional classics. With its cosy setting, flavour-packed plates and a Chef Hat from the Australian Good Food Guide for 2025, it’s a top pick for both date nights and group dining.
Where: 44 Commerce Dr, Robina
She’s smart, she’s stunning- she’s Bond University. Yes, Robina is home to the prestigious and world-class institution that helps current and future generations reach their biggest goals! Bond combines innovative teaching, a supportive campus community, and beautiful surroundings to create an inspiring study environment.
Where: 14 University Drive, Robina
The spacious, sports-themed bar and restaurant made a big splash on Robina Town Centre when it first moved in and continues to do so in 2023. Within The Sporting Globe there are no less than 50 high definition screens including two 5m2 screens and a nine-screen video wall, so yeah nah, you’re not missing a single second of the action. They’re also serving up perfect sport-watching food, frosty bronsons galore, and an all-round cracking good atmosphere. It’s a sure thing.
Where: The Promenade, Robina Town Centre, Robina
Calling all dog lovers! This expansive dog park is the perfect place for your furry friend to run, play, and socialise safely. With plenty of open space and shaded areas, it’s ideal for a weekend outing with your four-legged family members.
Where: Lot 21 Robina Pkwy, Clear Island Waters
A vibrant café serving wholesome, flavour-packed meals crafted from fresh, local ingredients. Harvest Foodhouse is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a relaxed lunch, with mouthwatering options like lamb shoulder tacos, cauliflower steak with a white bean hummus, loaded savoury croissants and triple-choc waffles. You’re gonna need to make a few trips.
Where: 361 Robina Parkway, Robina
The playground to end all playgrounds! Greenheart Robina Parklands is a 22.5-hectare wonderland with towering slides, net bridges, trampolines, swings, water play, and a toddler zone, all fully fenced with an onsite café (hallelujah). Kids can pedal off to the bike track with humps, bumps, and traffic signs, while parents chill under shady umbrellas. Add in walking paths, a boardwalk, half basketball court and a dog park, and you’ve got the ultimate family day out.
Where: Stadium Dr, Robina
A tried and tested (regularly. Very regularly….) favourite, Robina Pav features a sleek look’n’feel, dreamy deck overlooking the water, a specialised kids area, and plenty of good vibes. Boasting a menu packed with epic eats from woodfired pizzas to stacked burgers, it would be rude not to get involved with the impressive cocktail menu #IfWeMust. It’s the perfect spot for sun-soaked afternoon sessions with you posse.
Where: 229 Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina
A modern Australian rooftop bar and restaurant, Green Fields serves up flavour-packed dishes with a focus on quality produce and sustainability. The stylish rooftop setting makes it ideal for enjoying a meal while taking in the Robina skyline.
Where: 94 Laver Dr, Robina
A yakitori-focused Japanese-Korean grill in Robina, known for its smoky binchotan charcoal skewers. The menu features wagyu beef, free-range chicken, veggie options, and fresh seafood, paired with Japanese whisky, beer, and wine. Perfect for casual dinners or a night out.
Where: 126/128 Robina Town Centre Dr, Robina
If open spaces and oodles of greenery, in the middle of a city no less, is your thing (yes please), Cheltenham Park is the business. There are plenty of areas for the kids – human and fury – to run themselves ragged (#yeahmums!) bushwalking tracks, and big leafy trees to stretch out beneath with a picnic and your favourite people. Perfect for escaping the rat race without chewing through the petrol in search of a tree change.
Where: Cheltenham Drive, Robina
Cocoflufferia by Goji is the all-new dessert wonderland, where dairy-free decadence meets a candy-land of toppings! Grab a bowl of their light and fluffy vegan soft serve, then go crazy with a line-up of delicious toppings like pistachio kanufa, Bueno, pistachio and Nutella sauce, Biscoff crumbs, mini mochi, M&Ms and fresh fruits!
Where: Robina Town Centre, Robina
Step into a world of optical illusions and interactive 3D art. Artvo is not only visually stunning but also a playground for your imagination, offering endless photo opportunities and fun for all ages.
Where: Ground Floor, Near the Kitchens, next to Lush, Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina
Riva is the home of sleek and stylish premium workspaces that make the 9-to-5 grind feel…well, less grindy. They’re designed to foster productivity and creativity by combining comfort, style, and convenience, with both private and co-working options.
Where: 2/14 Edgewater Court, Robina
Small Fry offers a modern twist on classic Australian seafood. One of their signature dishes is the Bug Bao– lightly battered bug meat in a steamed bun with coleslaw, chilli, shallots, lime, and sriracha mayo. Don’t walk, run! Pair that with a serve of their Family Parmesan and Truffle Fries, and damnnnnn!
Where: 273 Scottsdale Drive, Robina
Your most Instagrammable matcha moments await at Matcha Therapy- where everything is made with ceremonial grade matcha powder from Uji, Japan. Sit, sip and shop your way through matcha heaven.
Where: 129 Laver Drive, Robina
Words by Chelsea Ipsen
Harvest Foodhouse springs up in Robina.
Blooming brilliant news for Gold Coast foodies! Harvest Foodhouse, a fresh crop of modern Australian culinary delight, has just burst into life on Robina Parkway. Led by the talented duo Anja and Jonathan Ede, it’s quickly cultivating a reputation for exceptional food, garden vibes and an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of our busy lives.
Anja Ede’s passion for baking runs as deep as her roots. With a family baking legacy that stretches back to Germany in 1898, Anja is a fifth-generation culinary virtuoso. Her father, a master baker and pâtissier, inspired her to carry the torch. Anja’s own accolades, including two Women in Business awards, reflect her dedication to excellence in the Queensland’s foodie scene.
While the word harvest is all about gathering food, Anje says Harvest Foodhouse is so much more than that. “It’s bringing together great produce from the South East Queensland food bowl and bringing together people to share our offering.”
The vibrantly muralled walls, crafted by Gold Coast artist Kiarra Clark, transport you straight into a Robina oasis.The heart of Harvest Foodhouse is its stunning rustic garden-inspired outdoor seating area, which accommodates up to more than 100 guests, complete with a full bar for private functions. Whether you’re basking in the sun or sheltering under the canopy, it’s a space designed to make your next get together feel like a serene garden party.
Head Chef Kristie Flower, a seasoned talent who’s been with the Edes for nine years at their other venture, the award-winning Café Alfons on Chevron Island , brings her magic to Harvest Foodhouse menu as well. From hearty breakfasts to satisfying lunches, every dish promises to deliver a unique blend of cafe classics with modern twists.
Feeling hungry? The signature Harvest Feed is guaranteed to please. Tuck into toasted sourdough, thick cut bacon, forest mushrooms, roasted roma tomatoes, fresh avo, thick pork sausage, Harvest rosti, house made chorizo baked beans and two eggs your way.
For a sweet treat, the pancake tacos are fun and flavourful, featuring three hot pancakes filled with caramelised peaches, chantilly cream, pistachio crumble and a sprinkle of lychee popping pearls.
Lunch offers up wholesome delights like the tea smoked salmon featuring house prepared tea smoked salmon on a bed of soba noodles, served with grilled asparagus, green beans and a miso sesame dressing. The cauliflower steak served with a white bean hummus, house made chimichurri, crispy capers and kale is a crowd-pleaser that is sure to win over vegetarians and their meaty mates too.
Pair your meal with an array of delicious drinks, including the standout cold brew iced latte. Slow-brewed overnight, it delivers a smooth, clean kick without a trace of bitterness. Embrace the garden vibes with a refreshing green smoothie, blending mango, kiwi, lime and peach for a taste of nature in every sip.
Tucked away from the madness of modern life, Harvest Foodhouse is an oasis away from the chaos, where good vibes are always in season.
Where: Shop 16, 361 Robina Parkway, Robina
When: 6:30am – 2:30pm daily
Words by Lisette Drew
Images by Mathilde Bouby
Cocoflufferia by Goji scoops up dessert dreams in Robina.
Do you dream about ice cream but your tummy says ‘lact-nope’? Cocoflufferia by Goji in Robina Town Centre is the sweet spot you’ve been waiting for. Think of it as the love child of coconut water and creativity, where dairy-free decadence meets a candy-land of toppings that will make you go (coco)nuts.
Behind the fluff are owners Monica Tjong and Gabriele Pirotta, the duo already known for Goji Granola Bar, which has been serving the Gold Coast for a decade. But Cocoflufferia is their cherry (or maybe toasted coconut flake) on top – a playground dedicated entirely to Coco Fluff, their signature dairy-free soft serve made from coconut water.
Yes, you read that right. Coconut water. It’s ice cream reinvented. Light, creamy, refreshing and, dare we say, fluffin’ fabulous.
The Coco Fluff story has been ten years in the making. Italian-born Gabriele grew up watching his grandfather whip up gelato back home, so frozen desserts are in his DNA. But while he inherited the passion, he gave it his own twist by going dairy-free. That chef’s touch (and perhaps a little gelato-genius ancestry) has allowed him to spin up an endless carousel of flavours. From classics to curveballs, you never know what scoop of inspiration will come next.
After years of tucking Coco Fluff onto Goji’s menu, the pair finally decided it deserved its own home. Enter Cocoflufferia at The Kitchens, part ice cream parlour, part dessert laboratory. The space, designed by Elton at Span Design, is as fun and friendly as the concept itself. Bright with peachy tones, it’s the kind of place where kids can run wild with sprinkles while adults craft their picture-perfect bowls. With loads of seating outside, it’s a dessert daydream for families, friends and anyone with a sweet tooth.
Now let’s talk toppings, because this is where Cocoflufferia really goes bananas. The menu is stacked with home-baked goodies – Dubai brownies, gooey cookies, rich chocolate bars, even banana pudding straight from Magnolia Bakery inspiration, plus Italian tiramisu that nods to Gabriele’s roots. Some toppings are dairy-free, some aren’t, but all are swoon-worthy. You can pile them high, mix and match and make your bowl look like dessert art.
Cocoflufferia hands you the mixing spoon and says, “Go for it.” You’re in control of your creation, layering Coco Fluff with cookie dough chunks, drizzling sauces, or crowning it with toasted coconut flakes until you’ve built your ultimate dream bowl. It’s DIY dessert, with plenty of fluff.
And if you love breakfast at any time of day, the Goji team have thought of that too. Cocoflufferia also serves up acai bowls, but not your standard ones. Here, you can build your own morning masterpiece with gluten-free granola, crunchy nuts, coconut flakes and glossy drizzles of sauce. It’s the kind of breakfast that feels both healthy and indulgent, a balance only coconut magic can achieve.
So whether you’re chasing a dairy-free delight or just looking to sprinkle some joy into your day, Cocoflufferia is proof that life really is better with a little fluff on top.
Where: Shop 4241 The Kitchens Robina Town Centre
When: Daily, 10:30am–8pm
Words by Lisette Drew
Images by Kirra Smith
Robina Pavilion’s epic end-of-year lineup.
Look, we’re not saying Robina Pavilion is the official headquarters of fun on the Gold Coast… but we’re also not not saying that. When it comes to throwing events, these legends don’t mess around. They’re the kind of parties that magically convince even your most “I’ll just pop in for one” mates to stay out until closing. And with the silly season just around the corner, Robina Pav is already leading the charge with a festive calendar that’s serving food, fun and full-blown fabulousness. Let’s be real, if there’s ever a time to get your sparkle on, it’s now.
Giddy up, glam squad. Robina Pav is giving race day a serious glow-up, and this year it’s more than fascinators and fizz, it’s a whole moment. Forget the boring basics and saddle up for a luxe, three-hour beverage package from 12pm–3pm (yes, please). Think wine, beer, tap RTD’S, bubbles and a cheeky spritz on arrival to kick things off in style.
Food-wise? It’s a moving feast of hot and cold canapés, designed for elegant grazing between photo booth poses and race calls. And if you’re the kind of person who skips mains to save room for dessert (same), you’ll be all over the decadent dessert station.
Want more reasons to book? There’s a sweeps station, whole table bookings, and did we mention the vibes? It’s $155 per person + booking fee, and it’s shaping up to be the most fabulous Tuesday of the year.
If the thought of peeling potatoes, wrangling relatives and trying not to burn the ham sends you straight into panic mode, good news: Robina Pav has Christmas completely sorted. This year, they’re dishing up a dreamy seafood buffet lunch that’s basically summer on a plate, with a side of festive magic. We’re talking freshly harvested Pacific oysters, wild king prawns, Moreton Bay bugs, and smoked salmon rosettes with dill crème fraiche.
And that’s just the entrée. The hot buffet brings the heat with maple baked ham, slow-roasted mustard beef sirloin, herb-roasted chicken Marylands, baked salmon with lemon, dill and hollandaise, plus a spread of garlic and rosemary roasted root veg, steamed greens and all the Christmas classics your heart (and stomach) desires.
Salads are also making an appearance for anyone pretending to eat light before going back for round three, think potato and artichoke with house dressing, baby gem and parmesan with green goddess and a vinaigrette party that would make even Santa do a double take.
But wait, it gets better. The dessert station is quite literally the stuff of festive dreams. Belgian chocolate fountain? Check. Pannacotta, trifles, mousse, macarons and classic Christmas pudding with lashings of custard? All there. Basically, it’s your official excuse to skip straight to the sweet stuff.
Pricing is family-friendly and tiered: $195 for adults, $145 for teens aged 13–17, $90 for kids aged 4–12, and little elves under three eat for free. Drinks aren’t included in the buffet price, but the bar will be shaking, stirring and pouring all your holiday favourites. There are two sittings -11am to 1pm or 1:30pm to 3:30pm.
Whether you’re raising a glass at the races or trading roast duty for seafood and champagne, Robina Pavilion is making sure your festive season is done right, no stress, no mess, just good food, good company and unforgettable vibes. But don’t leave it too late! Bookings are essential.
Where: 229 Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina
Website: www.robinapavilion.com.au
Instagram: @robinapavilion_
Words by Chelsea Ipsen
STORY SPONSORED BY ROBINA PAVILION
