Local: Stephanie Gilmore

images by the very talented cait miers

words by ben stephens

Let me introduce you to someone that probably doesn’t really need that much of an introduction.

Stephanie Gilmore.

A Gold Coast local, Steph lives her life mostly in the surf, chasing some of the finest waves on the planet with the World Surf League and wherever a wave breaks.

You see, Steph lays claim to six surfing world championships, an infectious smile and just an all round champion.

Steph is an absolute weapon on the guitar and has thrown her hand to guest edit an issue of Monster Children.

Recently she shot a piece for her main sponsor, Roxy and spoke about why she loves the Gold Coast so damn much.

Check it out here:

Steph There’s something about Steph’s style that makes you want to take up world-class surfing and live that Gold Coast life that she talks about.

But before we get to that, check out her shredding with the Monster Children team last year:

Steph, you’re incredible!

There is something beautiful about the Gold Coast why of life. The early morning active humans as the sun rises over the Pacific horizon; then the surfing humans, shredding from Snapper to Kirra in that morning light.

With the chilly winter nights taking hold in the lower states of the country, maybe it’s time that you took an extended break and made your way to the unofficial capital of the sunshine state?

Check into QT Gold Coast for a week of fine food, delicious drinks, and spicy spa treatments, all while living the existence of a Gold Coast local.

Take the time for you this winter and escape to the warmer shores of the Gold Coast.

Check out all of QT Gold Coast’s specials HERE and check when the next flight leaves for the sandy shores of Queensland’s Gold Coast.