About the Gold Coast
Modern, magical and a major hotspot, the Gold Coast is Australia’s best beach getaway destination. At least 10 million visitors get away to the coast each year, drawn in with the utopia of simple, spoiled days and fabulous, fast-paced nights.
Whether you’re a first-time tourist or a lifelong resident, the Gold Coast offers a variety of places to discover, people to meet and things to do. It isn’t yet another destination – it’s a lifestyle.
Why see the Gold Coast?
If all-year-round sunshine and warm climate with over 57 awesome kilometres of coastline aren’t sufficient to get you packing your travel bags right now, have the huge share of food and drink choices, world class resorts and hotels and never-ending choice of activities to do on the Gold Coast give you even more incentive. Are we there yet?
The best restaurants and cafes
With over 500 thriving Gold Coast restaurants, the local dining industry is solid proof that eating certainly is one of life’s better pleasures. Some of the world’s greatest chefs call the Gold Coast home and you can take your fancy from alfresco seafood restaurants with multi-million dollar views and chic, cosmopolitan modern bustling eateries. Or pick leisurely, idealic Gold Coast cafes that prove simple things – wonderful service, high quality food and remarkable atmosphere – often are the best.
Exciting things to do
The deep, driven and colourful landscape – visualise lush green rainforest, hinterland and mountains; long beaches, clear blue ocean waters and the superb Surfers Paradise skyline - that makes up the Gold Coast is a perfect ‘grown-up’s’ playground. Things to do could include surfing, fishing, sailing, water sports, golf, theme parks, film studios, action and adventure – why not find the fabulous scenery from helicopter, seaplane, luxury cruiser or even a hot air balloon? Anything and everything can be found on the Gold Coast.
A wide variety of hotels and accommodation
When it’s time to rest your weary head, you can rest assured you’re not dreaming - your new home away from home exists for you. The plethora of Gold Coast hotels available for you allow packages to fit all types of travelers, whether you decide on five-star waterfront glamour, a unique boutique retreat or a luxurious resort set on the pristine grounds of a golf course.
International shopping scene
With a famed shopping circuit that grants your take of large shopping centres, great open-air piazzas and funfilled shopping strips by the ocean, we have a whole lot of reasons to bring on the plastic and come out all up to the nines with shopping bags! From the top fashion boutiques – with international and Australian flair – to iconic homewares departments, whatever it is you are looking for, you’ll find it on the Gold Coast.
World-class day spas and retreats
Of course a time off on the Gold Coast is going and indulging in that necessary ‘me-time’ and there can be no better way to really let it all go than to book yourself in for a pampering day at one of the sensational Gold Coast day spas. Whether it’s a tension-relaxing massage, a radiance-boosting facial, or an all-day pamper package offering a healthy and delicious dish, the Gold Coast personal health arena holds a deal for every requirement.
Large international events and unique local festivals
Part of the permanent attraction of the Gold Coast is drawn in the regular lineup of huge international events and unique community events that take to the stage. On any given day on the Gold Coast, you can be finding yourself by open-air concerts, international sporting events and professional surfing tournaments plus music, art, food and film festivals alike. No body is left out on the Gold Coast, providing you with ever more inclination to start booking your trip!
Thinking about holidaying on the Gold Coast? If so, visit the Gold Coast Guide for a review of Gold Coast attractions including things to do, things to see and tips on how to find a great restaurant; Gold Coast restaurants offers some of the best food in Australia.
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