About the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is one of Australia's leading holiday playgrounds and Gold Coast City has been identified as one of the most desirable places in the world to live. With 42km of sun-drenched beaches, World Heritage Listed rainforests, theme parks, shopping and nightlife, it has everything for everyone.The most popular areas are Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach however the remainder of "the Coast" offers good quality accommodation close to the beaches and transport. All of this means that nothing is too far away from the many attractions of the Gold Coast.
Beaches
The Gold Coast stretches along 70 kms of coastline and 446 kilometres of canals and tidal rivers. Southport's Broadwater and South Moreton Bay make Australia's largest expanse of calm water, and you can swim and surf safely all year at 35 patrolled beaches. Balmy subtropical climate makes beachcombing a pleasure - with an average 25 degrees with 300 days of sunshine per year and water temperature of 22 degrees.
Hinterland
Head inland for a contrasting experience. Visit pretty hinterland areas such as Tamborine Mountain or get the sense of rural lifestyle at places such as Beaudesert. The Gold Coast has some of the most diverse flora and fauna areas in Australia with World Heritage Listed rainforests near the New South Wales border. Walk amongst ancient Antarctic Beech trees, wonder at spectacular Springbrook waterfalls or head to Tamborine or Lamington National Parks. You can view delicate glow worms or see fascinating marsupial pademelons.
Accommodation
On Australia’s Gold Coast, accommodation means so much more than a place to stay. It’s the extravagance of the world’s only Versace hotel – Palazzo Versace – and the romance of a rainforest retreat. The thrill of a penthouse apartment and the luxury of a waterfront villa. All accommodation is rarely far from the beaches and close to excellent shopping and dining.
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Be seduced by the huge range of shopping choices, styles and experiences - Gold Coast has 3,500 shops. Beachside retailers and huge shopping centres stock colourful fashions and gifts. There is plenty of choice - Harbour Town factory outlets, Australia Fair, Pacific Fair, Oasis and Robina Town Centre are just some of the shopping precincts. And more than 20 markets including Surfers Paradise’s night markets Fridays, Broadbeach’s lantern lit markets September to May, and more than 500 stalls at Carrara Markets weekends. There’s also the Parklands Produce and Craft Markets and a range of markets with fresh fruit, vegetables and preserves in delightful towns and villages.
Dining Out
The multicultural nature of the Gold Coast has brought about a deliciously successful food and wine industry. Cultivating everything from soft-shell crabs and goat cheese to locally bred Wagyu beef and award-winning boutique wines. Choose from more than 500 restaurants with an endless variety of Australian and international styles complimented by the freshest of produce and delivered in some of Australia’s most inspired restaurant precincts.An established tourism infrastructure means you'll find an answer to all your needs - including diners with cultural or religious dietary requirements. Dining precincts which extend along the coast and include Main Beach, The Spit, Chevron Island, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads, and Coolangatta.
Entertainment
The Gold Coast is the event capital of Queensland. There is always something happening on the Gold Coast to electrify your senses with a year round calendar of world-class events set in this incredibly vibrant location. Central precincts such as Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and Coolangatta-Tweed offer bars, nightclubs, dining and performances. There’s always a party feel to Surfers Paradise – particularly during major events – the Lexmark Indy 300 and New Year.
VeryGC is a proud sponsor of WhiteWater World and safe fun in the waters of Gold Coast. For full information about Gold Coast please visit www.verygc.com.au
Other helpful information on the Gold Coast can be found at www.queenslandholidays.com.au
