The Gold Coast extends from Coomera south of Brisbane, to Coolangatta on the Queensland/New South Wales border then on to Terranora in NSW, a tourist Mecca that stretches across two states.
This is the home of tourism in Australia. It epitomizes the way Australians love to live. There are world-famous theme parks,lush green rain forests, miles of surf beaches and world-class golfing greens. Accomodation ranges from 5-star hotels to sunny beahside apartments. The Gold Coast is known for being an action-packed holiday destination. Check out the great events, from Lexmark Indy to the Surf Lifesaving Championships..
The Gold Coast holiday paradise is the favorite holiday destination for oversees visitors to Australia, because it has everything a tourist would want:
Admire the healthy growth of the massed native displays, enjoy a morning tea at the Botanic Gardens.
The Oasis Monorail Departs Jupiters Casino, passes Dolphin nursery area, Oasis Shopping Centre, Jupiters Casino and Seaworld.
Movie world movie related theme park: experience a fun-filled, Gold Coast theme park with all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.
Mt Cougal is a rugged part of Springbrook NP in Currumbin Creek headwaters: cascades, rainforest and the former 1940s bush sawmill.
Stroll West across Australia's longest swing pedestrian bridge to Macintosh Island park and bird sanctuary.
If excitement for you is taking risks in lavish suroundings then a visit to Conrad Jupiters Casino is in order.
The Aboriginal Cultural Centre comprises a museum, art gallery and amphitheatre for outdoor aboriginal performances.
A Memorial Lighthouse to Captain Cook is erected at the spot where Cook climbed a tree to view the isthmus.
See our chocolates being made the old fashioned way at the Chocolate Factory using traditional recipes.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is home to the world's largest collection of Australian native animals.
See mountain peaks, cascading waterfalls rock pools, breathtaking views, quaint towns and villages at Currumbin Rock Pool
The Marina has attractions for visitors to walk the pier and preview the boats and activities moored at Mariner's Cove.
At the Gold Coast Arts Centre enjoy the Arts theatre, Arts Cinema, the Basement, Art Gallery and the Paradise showroom.
Fleahy's Wildlife Park is home to many native Australian animals, including those that are rare and endangered.
Welcome to Binna Burra Mountain Lodge - a cosy mountain retreat nestled in the Rainforests of the Gold Coast Hinterland, Queensland.
Olson's Bird Gardens, situated in a subtropical rainforest valley, contain exotic and indigenous birds, as well as deer and emus.
Pacific Fair is an open air and undercover retail delight to satisfy any tourist. There are many major stores and over 260 specialty retailers.
Enjoy attractions, shows and rides at Sea World: dugong, turtles, stingrays and the world's largest man-made shark lagoon.
Take a self guided tour, though twelve individually themed air-conditioned galleries at Ripley's Believe It Or Not.
The Sanctuary Cove Marina is designed to accommodate vessels from 25ft to 120ft, in immaculately maintained and serviced berths.
There is a fun activity at Seagulls Leagues Club for everyone: shows, gymnasium, beautician and gaming machines.
Look through the telescopes at Springbrook Observatory and have a wonderful journey into our galaxy gazing at the stars and moon.
Twin Towns sets new standards in accommodation, dining, entertainment, functions and conferences with world class facilities.
Visit Wet'n'Wild Water World, Australia's premier water theme park on the Gold Coast. Enjoy the fun of the world's latest slides, pools, attractions
Wet'n'Wild Water Park
Twin Towns
Springbrook Observatory
Seaworld
Seagulls League Club
Sanctuary Cove
Ripleys Believe It Or Not
Resort Rainforests
Pacific Fair Shopping
Olson's Bird Gardens
Oasis Monorail
Movie World
Mt. Cougal National Park
Mariner's Cove/Wharf
Macintosh Island Park
Gold Coast Arts Centre
Fleahy's Wildlife Park
Currumbin Rock Pool
Currumbin Bird Sanctuary
Conrad Jupiters Casino
Chocolate Factory
Captain Cook Memorial
Botanic Gardens
Aboriginal Culture Centre
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| Inertia revs motorbike madness WHILE we sympathise with the motorcycle fraternity over the closing of motorbike race tracks in suburban Gold Coast areas, simple logic dictates there is no viable alternative. |
| Suggest an event to remember THE Gold Coast needs to try a little harder to live up to its party-town reputation. |
| Slice fat from sacred cows BARNABY Joyce is rarely out of the news, rarely uncontroversial, and rarely off the money. Those attributes were once again on show this week he addressed the National Press Club in Canberra. |
| Turf club should take bold step WE empathise with the membership and executive of the Gold Coast Turf Club. |
| Government to blame for Indy debacle THE most important message we can give about the release of the government's new vision for our Indy carnival is that it should be embraced by the Gold Coast. |
| Give grey workers a tax break THE launch of the Federal Government's third and latest Intergenerational Report yesterday has swung the spotlight once again on to the lives of working Australians. |
| LNP must show they are worthy NOVICE Beaudesert MP Aidan McLindon may live to regret his decision to take on former Nationals and LNP leader, the wily, battle-scarred veteran Lawrence Springborg -- but the fact is the question he raised needs to be debated. |
| Get ready for election stoush THE federal election looming for later this year promises to be an intriguing contest on the Gold Coast. |
| Let's all kick in for the Games THE news this week that soccer's international governing body, FIFA, was considering only European bidders for the 2018 Soccer World Cup should have been good news for the Gold Coast's bid to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games. |
| The lesson schools can learn IT is difficult to underestimate the positive potential of the Federal Government's My School website -- and parents have been quick to realise it. |
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Every March, the surfing world turns its collective attention to the Gold Coast, as the first event on the annual World Championship Surf Lifesaving Tour is fought out on our waves. Australian surfers love the Gold Coast as a surfing destination generally. The Gold Coast Bazaar, Our Festival of Fashion, Food and Fun. Established in 2007, the Gold Coast Bazaar brings the best the Gold Coast. The Gold Coast Marathon in July has become more than a race. August in the Gold Coast is your time of year if you love to celebrate your taste buds. The annual Tastes of The Gold Coast Festival brings the best of the Gold Coast's food and wine together, to be tasted and feasted upon, in Australia's most idyllic settings. It is a true celebration of the Gold Coast lifestyle, wine and food producers, chefs and restaurants, who now count as some of the worlds best. Not only does this bring some spectacular sculptures to the Gold Coast, but it also provides a free outdoor event for the locals and holiday makers. The Indy is one of Australias biggest car events, with Champ Cars and the V8s descending on the Gold Coast to race around a 4.47km street circuit in Australia's favorite tourist destination. When you are considering a trip to Australia, you need to keep well in mind that Gold Coast is a major travel destination of Australia. There is a good reason why Gold Coast is such a major and significant travel destination in Australia. The Magic Millions carnival in January brings Australian horse racing to the Gold Coast.