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The fabulous Gold Coast is a holiday destination with wonderful
contrasts- from the cool serenity of Main Beach and the glamour
of Surfers Paradise, to the lush rainforests in the Hinterland.
There is also a stunning array of accommodation, wildlife
sanctuaries, giant theme parks, championship golf courses,
exotic nightlife, fabulous shopping, and countless restaurants.
People from all over the world come to soak up the sun and
experience the relaxed, friendly lifestyle that we've made
our own. It is easy to find out why the Gold Coast is one
of Australia's favourite holiday playgrounds. |
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South East Queensland |
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| Language: |
English |
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| Currency: |
Australian Dollar (AUD$) |
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| Climate: |
Great weather for about 300 days in the year. With the average
yearly temperature about twenty-something degrees - it's
sunny one day, perfect the next. |
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| Transport: |
The Gold Coast is a very easy place to get around and well
serviced by buses and taxis.
Most attractions being centrally located with beaches, restaurants
and shops and often within walking distance from your accommodation.
There are plenty of car rental companies to make your life even
easier to get around or go on a scenic drive. |
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Shopping
The Gold Coast is one of Australia's most popular shopping destinations.
Shopping centres, interesting arcades and boutiques are in the main
centre. Duty-free shopping is at its best on the Gold Coast - there
is a range of Australian-made souvenirs, clothing and accessories
as well as internationally recognised labels of perfumes, leather
goods, watches and more. There are also plenty of alternate stores
on edges of the main shopping districts. Venture away from the major
centres to historic villages and towns to unearth amazing pottery,
paintings, wooden creations and other works. Country and beachfront
markets are held throughout the region, mostly on weekends. You will
find treasure goodies such as quality handcrafted goods, home-made
pickles and jams; and be entertained by buskers, face-painters and
other colourful characters.
Food
Looking for a bite to eat? Then be tempted by more than 500 restaurants
in the region offering every style of cuisine. Australian cuisine
is renowned around the world for its blend of European and Asian styles
mixed with local flair. Sample Queensland delicacies such as barramundi,
Queensland mud crab, or try the Moreton Bay bug. Queensland beef is
exported around the world. Try exotic meats such as crocodile or kangaroo.
Known for its tropical bonanza, sample the wide array of fruits and
vegetables or buy something fresh from one of the region's markets.
You'll find major restaurant precincts at Tedder Avenue in Main Beach,
Marina Mirage, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads and Coolangatta.
Head to the hinterland within 30 minutes drive of Gold Coast beaches
to Tamborine Mountain, Springbrook, Mudgeeraba or south to Murwillumbah
for Devonshire teas and restaurants in rainforest settings.
Accommodation
Want to stay for a day, week or lifetime? Gold Coast accommodation
caters for every taste and budget. Live it up in a Palazzo Versace
penthouse, self-contained apartment, or pitch up your tent in the
Hinterland - the choice is yours.
How
To Get There
The Gold Coast Airport is approximately 15 minutes from Broadbeach and 25 minutes away from Surfers Paradise.
Things to do
- Explore unspoiled Gold Coast Hinterland. The famous walks,
caves, gorges, and stunning forest vistas are within easy reach.
Breathe in the spectacular views at Mount Tamborine, go horse
riding in the Numinbah Valley, listen to the birdsongs at World
Heritage area Lamington National Park. Natural beauty and purity
will touch you like few other places can.
- Visit the theme parks:
Magic comes alive everyday with movie behind the scenes, stunts,
and truly daring roller coasters.
Seaworld has a fantastic range of fish, sharks, dolphins, polar
bears and other assorted animals on display in realistically
natural environments.
Dreamland is the home to the greatest number of rides, waterslides
and to Australia's very own Big Brother.
Here you will experience the thrills and spills of water slides,
swimming pools and dive in movies. It's summer all year
round at wet ‘n’ wild, everything is heated so you
will always enjoy a Gold Coast summer day.
- Soothe, relax, and melt into total body, mind, and soul rejuvenation.
Book with major hotels and day spas for a full day retreat or
specific beauty, health, fitness treatments. You don't
need to give yourself an excuse to feel heaven in Gold Coast
paradise.
- Create unique Australiana experiences at Melaleuca Station.
Farm tour activities include catching succulent mud crabs (then
cooking it), fishing in the Tweed River, hay ride, steam train
ride, Billy Tea and camper over the campfire, Aussie BBQ lunch,
feeding farm animals, milking a cow, riding a horse, tasting
freshly cut sugar cane, cracking an Australian stock whip.
- Conrad Jupiters Casino is a world-class hospitality and entertainment
site.
- Go adrenalin seeking! Try bungy jumping, water skiing, parasailing
or scuba diving. Endure the fast wind on your face and embrace
total freedom. Observation or sportsmanship- now and here is
the place to do it.
- Watch the mighty humpback whales as they play in the crystal
clear turquoise waters off Moreton Island. Sea creature friends
such as turtles and stingrays may add to this awe-inspiring
experience.
- Come face to face with lovely native creatures at Currumbin
Wildlife Sanctuary or David Fleay Wildlife Park. With special
talks, shows, feedings, presentations and all day koala photos -
there must be something (if everything) that will take your
fancy.
- Marvel at one of Australia's largest Glow Worm colonies located
within Natural Arch Cave. Encounter some of Australia's unique
nocturnal wildlife at Springbrook Plateau and gaze up at the
billions of stars twinkling in the night sky.
- The Gold Coast is famous for its world-class rolling ocean
beaches, fine sand and balmy climate. Along the 70km coastline,
there's a huge choice of beaches - return to your favourite
oasis or sample a different beach every day. View a surf carnival,
head to the water's edge and cast a line, explore a rock pool,
spot dolphins or whales or fly a kite - there's a range
of beach based activities available year round.
Photographs supplied courtesy of Tourism Queensland |
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