The Gold Coast
Photography Awards

A celebration of our coastal paradise.

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Welcome to the Gold Coast Photography Awards, a celebration of the beauty, culture and unique charm of the Gold Coast.

This Competition invites photographers of all levels to capture the essence of our coastal paradise, from its golden beaches and vibrant oceans to its lush hinterlands and its dynamic cityscapes.

Join us in showcasing the very best of the Gold Coast through the Art of Photography.

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our 2026 finalists.

Landscape: Whitney Innes-Hill, Bailey Carrasco, Josh Mallet. Underwater: Clay Harris, Evie Wilderness, Josh Blank. GCLifestyle: Jon Wright, Peter O’Leary, Hannah Prewitt. Wildlife: Clay Harris and Isaac Wishart. Nature: Bob Charlton and Julien Parrot. Creative: Gus Neto, Evie Wilderness, Kate Stock. Surf & Waves: Andrew Leach, Kane Mcmillan and Josh Bystrom. Action Camera powered by Insta360: Rodrigo Blanco, Anthony Brown, Victoria Kronsell.