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All you need to know about the Gold CoastThe Gold Coast region encompasses 5000km2 with 70km of coastline.
Gold Coast City's climate is sub-tropical with 287 days of sunshine annually and an average water temperature of 22 degrees. The Gold Coast is Australia’s 6th largest city, with a population of over 550,000 The Gold Coast is one of Australia’s fastest growing cities. Gold Coast City has been identified as one of the most desirable places in the world to live ranked on political, social, economic and environmental factors, personal safety and health. Serviced by two international and domestic airports, the Gold Coast is the international gateway to 26 destinations worldwide provided by 30 airlines. The Gold Coast is located less than one hour’s drive south from Brisbane - a rail link and Pacific Motorway connects Brisbane to the Gold Coast. The Gold Coast is home to the largest subtropical rainforest remnant in the world and more than 100,000ha of nature reserves and World Heritage sites. The Gold Coast has the most extensive Antarctic Beech cool temperate rainforests in Australia and 260km of walking tracks.TS Gold Coast City is the most biologically-diverse city in Australia. Its vegetation ranges from mountain rainforest to coastal wetlands and is home to more than 34 species of amphibians, 323 birds, 72 mammals, 71 reptiles and 25 species of fish. |  |
Southern Gold Coast
The southern Gold Coast stretches to the border of New South Wales and embraces some of the area’s most beautiful and protected beach environments. A vast selection of accommodation is positioned within an easy wander of local beaches and shops in precincts such as Mermaid Beach, Burleigh Heads, Currumbin and Tugun.
From the famed board-riding beach of Kirra, the coastline curves around to the broad white sands of Coolangatta and the striking tree-studded headland of Greenmount, here every beach offers a unique and sweeping view of the coast with family orientated parks and facilities providing many wonderful spots to enjoy leisure time.
Gold Coast Airport located at Coolangatta is the major domestic and international gateway to the region.
Gold Coast Hinterland
To the west of the Surfers Paradise city skyline lies a lush bush and hinterland region that offers visitors an alternative to the sand and surf in the form of a collection of uniquely Australian villages, rainforest walks, scenic lookouts, wineries and mountain retreats nestled into hectares of ancient forests and national parks.
The idyllic oasis of Tamborine Mountain towers over three heritage communities, Mount Tamborine, North Tamborine and Eagle Heights. At the centre of the villages lies the Tamborine Mountain National Park and its Gallery Walk, a unique stretch of galleries, restaurants and antique and craft stores.
Springbrook National Park is part of the World Heritage listed Central Eastern Rainforest Reserve of Australia and offers lush rainforest, numerous lookouts and one of the Gold Coast’s natural icons – Natural Bridge, home to one of Australia’s largest glowworm colonies.
Lamington National Park is also World Heritage listed and more than 160 kilometres of bushwalking trails including sections of the Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk and an insight into prehistoric Australia. The park’s Antarctic Beech Trees descend from species that lived on earth 55 millions years ago.
Northern Gold Coast
Home to the Southern Hemisphere’s largest collection of theme parks including Dreamworld, White Water World, Warner Bros. Movie World, Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World and Australian Outback Spectacular, the trip up the M1 Highway to the northern Gold Coast precinct of Coomera is an exciting pilgrimage for Australian families.
Just off the coast, but a world away from the typical Gold Coast experience is South Stradbroke Island and the natural island retreats of Couran Cove Island Resort and South Stradbroke Island Resort. Back on the mainland, the smart and exclusive Sanctuary Cove offers unforgettable restaurants, marina, shops, Hyatt resort and two of the Gold Coast’s premier golf courses.
The Gold Coast Broadwater dominates this area as an outstanding protected natural waterway which attracts every kind of on water activity imaginable, from kayaking, tall ship cruising and jetboating to snorkelling, parasailing and whale watching.
Main Beach
A favourite with locals, Main Beach’s Tedder Avenue enjoys café lined boulevards and boutique shopping where you can just soak up the atmosphere. The beach front parks and Oceanway Walk stretch up to the very fashionable Marina Mirage retail and dinning precinct, the famous Palazzo Versace and Sheraton Mirage hotels, Sea World theme park and popular The Spit headland.
Surfers Paradise
Fun, fashion and food are the themes for Australia’s most unique city centre, the legendary Surfers Paradise. It has long been regarded as Australia’s most popular holiday destination and the nation’s playground, featuring an abundance of memorable experiences set amid a spectacular skyline and brilliant stretch of coastline.
Restaurants, bars and nightclubs fill the district with a 24-hour excitement that bursts into vivacious colour and animation at nightfall. Events run all year round in this lively city centre with activities ranging from beach cinema to international sport and music events.
Broadbeach The cosmopolitan feel of Broadbeach is accentuated by the diverse range of contemporary restaurants, cafes, bars, shopping options and beachside accommodation. Broadbeach entices the touring international shows, events and acts with landmark facilities such as the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and Conrad Jupiters Hotel and Casino positioned in the heart of the district and within easy reach of accommodation and night spots.
The southern Gold Coast stretches to the border of New South Wales and embraces some of the area’s most beautiful and protected beach environments. A vast selection of accommodation is positioned within an easy wander of local beaches and shops in precincts such as Mermaid Beach, Burleigh Heads, Currumbin and Tugun.
From the famed board-riding beach of Kirra, the coastline curves around to the broad white sands of Coolangatta and the striking tree-studded headland of Greenmount, here every beach offers a unique and sweeping view of the coast with family orientated parks and facilities providing many wonderful spots to enjoy leisure time.
Gold Coast Airport located at Coolangatta is the major domestic and international gateway to the region.
Gold Coast Hinterland
To the west of the Surfers Paradise city skyline lies a lush bush and hinterland region that offers visitors an alternative to the sand and surf in the form of a collection of uniquely Australian villages, rainforest walks, scenic lookouts, wineries and mountain retreats nestled into hectares of ancient forests and national parks.
The idyllic oasis of Tamborine Mountain towers over three heritage communities, Mount Tamborine, North Tamborine and Eagle Heights. At the centre of the villages lies the Tamborine Mountain National Park and its Gallery Walk, a unique stretch of galleries, restaurants and antique and craft stores.
Springbrook National Park is part of the World Heritage listed Central Eastern Rainforest Reserve of Australia and offers lush rainforest, numerous lookouts and one of the Gold Coast’s natural icons – Natural Bridge, home to one of Australia’s largest glowworm colonies.
Lamington National Park is also World Heritage listed and more than 160 kilometres of bushwalking trails including sections of the Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk and an insight into prehistoric Australia. The park’s Antarctic Beech Trees descend from species that lived on earth 55 millions years ago.
Northern Gold Coast
Home to the Southern Hemisphere’s largest collection of theme parks including Dreamworld, White Water World, Warner Bros. Movie World, Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World and Australian Outback Spectacular, the trip up the M1 Highway to the northern Gold Coast precinct of Coomera is an exciting pilgrimage for Australian families.
Just off the coast, but a world away from the typical Gold Coast experience is South Stradbroke Island and the natural island retreats of Couran Cove Island Resort and South Stradbroke Island Resort. Back on the mainland, the smart and exclusive Sanctuary Cove offers unforgettable restaurants, marina, shops, Hyatt resort and two of the Gold Coast’s premier golf courses.
The Gold Coast Broadwater dominates this area as an outstanding protected natural waterway which attracts every kind of on water activity imaginable, from kayaking, tall ship cruising and jetboating to snorkelling, parasailing and whale watching.
Main Beach
A favourite with locals, Main Beach’s Tedder Avenue enjoys café lined boulevards and boutique shopping where you can just soak up the atmosphere. The beach front parks and Oceanway Walk stretch up to the very fashionable Marina Mirage retail and dinning precinct, the famous Palazzo Versace and Sheraton Mirage hotels, Sea World theme park and popular The Spit headland.
Surfers Paradise
Fun, fashion and food are the themes for Australia’s most unique city centre, the legendary Surfers Paradise. It has long been regarded as Australia’s most popular holiday destination and the nation’s playground, featuring an abundance of memorable experiences set amid a spectacular skyline and brilliant stretch of coastline.
Restaurants, bars and nightclubs fill the district with a 24-hour excitement that bursts into vivacious colour and animation at nightfall. Events run all year round in this lively city centre with activities ranging from beach cinema to international sport and music events.
Broadbeach The cosmopolitan feel of Broadbeach is accentuated by the diverse range of contemporary restaurants, cafes, bars, shopping options and beachside accommodation. Broadbeach entices the touring international shows, events and acts with landmark facilities such as the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and Conrad Jupiters Hotel and Casino positioned in the heart of the district and within easy reach of accommodation and night spots.
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