Family things to do on the Gold Coast
Best family things to do on the Gold Coast in 2026 | Family Beach Portraits
Imagine the sun setting over the glittering ocean, golden light dancing on the waves as you and your loved ones laugh together on the white sandy beaches of the Gold Coast.
A professional photo shoot with Peter Stagg transforms this magical holiday moment into timeless art. With his warm, easy-going style and decades of experience, Peter captures genuine smiles, natural connections, and the joy of simply being together.
Whether you're building sandcastles with the kids, strolling barefoot along the shore, or sharing a quiet hug at sunset, every frame tells a story you'll treasure forever. It's more than just a photo shoot; it's a memory-making experience that becomes part of your holiday itself.
We will travel to you and meet you at any location, and we can recommend the best beach locations near you.
So whether you are staying at The Spit, Southport, Main Beach, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Mermaid Beach, Miami, Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach, Bilinga, Tugun, Coolangatta, Rainbow Bay, Tweed Heads, Fingal Beach, Kingscliff, Cabarita or anywhere in Northern NSW, there are plenty of beautiful beaches to capture your beautiful sunset (or sunrise) family beach portrait session.
Whether it's for a small family or a large family gathering for a holiday, birthday, or family reunion, it really is one of the best things to do on the Gold Coast with kids.
Market pop-up displays:
You can visit our pop-up display regularly at the Gold Coast Coastal Market on the beachfront on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month at Broadbeach (Kurrawa Park), the 2nd Sunday of the month at Coolangatta - located on Marine Parade, from Greenmount Beach to Queen's Park and the last Sunday of the month at Burleigh Heads (on the Oceanway path from Justin's Park on the Esplanade up towards 2nd Ave).
When there is an extra Sunday in the month, the 4th Sunday is held back at Coolangatta Beachfront. To visit our next display, please see our home page for details of where our next pop-up will be located: www.beachportraits.com.au
New Mini-session Portrait Days & School Holiday Mini-Sessions: See our homepage at www.beachportraits.com.au for what's on this month.
On holidays? Fast turnaround available. Please call Rachael on 0431 510 051 if you need an express booking.
Gold Coast & Beyond: Limited Edition landscape photography book available for purchase on our website or at our display - take home a little piece of the Gold Coast with you or send to your family and friends who love the Gold Coast as much as we do!
The original Beach Portraits photographer, Peter Stagg, is celebrating over 30 years on the Gold Coast (since 1994).
Have you been photographed by Peter Stagg? We would love to see your images - contact us at info@beachportraits.com.au with a pic of you or your family holding your photo by Peter Stagg or tag us on instagram @beach_portraits or @staggphotography