The Gold Coast, Queensland Australia. The Holiday Capital.
The Gold Coast features 40km of sandy immaculate beaches and is
located 70kms south of Queensland's capital city, Brisbane, and
947kms North the capital of New south Wales, Sydney. It has an
estimated population of 480,000 and is Australia's sixth largest
city.
It is also Australia's favorite tourist destination with a
favorable climate, diversity of attractions, sophisticated
nightlife and dining, safe environment and world class resorts.
Inland from the Gold Coast is three magnificent National Parks -
Springbrook, Lamington and Tamborine which feature beautiful
rainforests, picnic areas, nature walks and spectacular lookouts.
Climate: The Gold Coast has a comfortable sub-tropical climate
averaging in the 20's and is enjoyable all year round. Summer -
December to February - 20-28 degrees C. Autumn - March - May -
15-25 degrees C. Winter - June - August - 11-21 degrees C.
Spring - September to November - 15-25 degrees C.
Attractions: Four theme parks provide hours and hours if not
days of entertainment value with something for everyone. The
four theme parks are Movie World, Wet 'n' Wild, Sea World and
Dreamworld located between Southport and Coomera. Dreamworld is
also the home of Big Brother in Australia. New theme parks are
also underway.
Adventure attractions are endless and include motor bike tours,
parasailing, sky diving, hot air ballooning, jet skiing, power
boating, helicopter tours, go karting and motor racing.
Deep dea fishing charters are popular as well as whale and
dolphin watching tours. Other marine activities include diving
and snorkelling.
When you get tired of lazy days on the beach a short drive takes
you to the Hinterland region you can roam through World Heritage
listed subtropical rainforests with spectacular views, ancient
Antarctic beech forests, thundering waterfalls and amazing
geological formations to name a few of the highlights.
The Hinterland is also popular for it's growing wine and
vineyard industry.
The Gold Coast is also home to over 20 of Australia's leading
golf resorts with picturesque backdrops and meticulously
manicured greens.
Nightlife: The Gold Coast is popular for it's famous nightclubs
located on Cavill Avenue and Orchid Avenue where you can party
to the early hours. There are also two world class nightclubs
located in Broadbeach as well as a large casino and convention
centre. Taverns and Surf Clubs are also popular.
Dining: There are over 500 restuarants on the Coast! Main Beach
and Broadbeach are popular for their main streets lined with
quality restuarants serving for all tastes in ambient relaxing
surroundings.
Accommodation: The Gold Coast there are over 13,000 rooms
available from Coolangatta through to Hope Island including
Motels, Guest Houses, Apartments and Hotels. Resorts are first
class and the big names include the Palazzo Versace, Marriot,
Sheraton Mirage, Holiday Inn, Hyatt, Conrad Jupiters and the
Sofitel. Most of these are centrally located in Surfers
Paradise, Broadbeach and Main Beach with most having water and
or Hinterland views.
Transport: You can fly to either Gold Coast Airport (30mins from
Surfers) or Brisbane Airport (50mins from Surfers) and transport
from there can either be via taxi, rental, bus or limousine.
Buses run on a regular time table throughout the area and a
train runs from Robina to Brisbane.
Major Events: The Indy championship is one of the major events
on the calender as well as the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show, the
Magic Millions Horse Racing Carnival, Schoolies Festival and
Surf Carnivals.
With all that why not consider the Gold Coast for your next
holiday!