Beachside hubs, tranquil hinterland stays and a retro-revived motel; book these stays for your next Gold Coast adventure.

From a homestead in the hinterland to a romantic hideaway in Noosa Heads, these are the stays to book for your next trip to the region.

Creative studio co-owners Lou Clark and Amelia Shaw live in a home built on poles. It’s a peaceful family retreat, as well as a place for long lunches, dance parties and whisky-drinking.

The designer, sculptor and Sunshine Coast local shares her favourite accommodation, pubs, shops and diners – including one of Noosa’s best-kept secrets. Plus, where to find the best sourdough and a standout prawn and snapper pie.

Where do people with inimitable good taste like to spend their money in Noosa? In partnership with American Express and its Shop Small program, Broadsheet asked Lucy Folk just that.

He was at the forefront of a global art movement and has exhibited all over the world. Now Peter Phillips has settled on the Sunshine Coast, and his studio is open to all.