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About the Gold Coast

Cosmopolitan, cool and constantly evolving, the Gold Coast is Australia’s number one beach holiday destination. At least 10 million travelers get over to the coast during every year, drawn under the promise of laidback, luxurious days and fabulous, fast-paced nights.

Whether you’re a first-time holidaymaker or a lifelong resident, the Gold Coast holds a plenty of activities to see, people to meet and things to do. It isn’t but another destination – it’s a lifestyle.

Why go the Gold Coast?
If all-year-round sun and warm climate with at least 57 awesome kilometres of coastline aren’t going to get you pulling out your travel bags right now, let the expansive kinds of food and drink choices, world class accommodation and never-ending list of fun things to do on the Gold Coast bring out even more inspiration. Are we there yet?

The top restaurants and cafes
With above 500 thriving Gold Coast restaurants, the local dining industry is all about that eating positively is one of life’s greater pleasures. Some of the world’s finest chefs call the Gold Coast home and you can take your choice from alfresco seafood restaurants holding multi-million dollar scenery and modern, sophisticated up to the minute buzzing eateries. Or select chilled, perfectly Gold Coast cafes that prove simple things – great service, quality food and amazing atmosphere – often are the best.

Exciting things to do
The expansive, exciting and glorious landscape – visualise lush green rainforest, hinterland and mountains; stretching beaches, great blue ocean waters and the spectacular Surfers Paradise skyline - that really is the Gold Coast is a practical ‘grown-up’s’ playground. Things to do are surfing, fishing, sailing, water sports, golf, theme parks, film studios, action and adventure – why not find the glorious scenery from helicopter, seaplane, luxury cruiser or even a hot air balloon? Anything and everything will be possible on the Gold Coast.

A wide variety of hotels and accommodation
When it’s time to rest your weary head, you can believe you’re not dreaming - your new home away from home awaits. The myriad of Gold Coast hotels available give aspects to fit every sort of travelers, whether you opt for 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 reputed shopping circuit that offers your wish of big shopping centres, great open-air piazzas and buzzing shopping strips by the sea, there are tonnes of reasons to bring out the plastic and come out all up to the nines with shopping bags! From the brand fashion boutiques – with international and Australian flair – to iconic homewares departments, whatever it is you need, you’ll find it on the Gold Coast.

World-class day spas and retreats
Going on a getaway on the Gold Coast is all about indulging in that most important ‘me-time’ and there just can be no simpler way to truly let go than to book yourself in for a pampering beauty therapy session at one of the joyous Gold Coast day spas. Whether it’s a relaxing therapeutic massage, a radiance-boosting facial, or an all-day pamper package offering a nutritious and restaurant quality lunch, the Gold Coast wellness scene allows a service for all wishes.

Large international events and unique local festivals
Part of the endless highlights of the Gold Coast exists in the steady flow of massive international events and unique community events that take place. On any given day on the Gold Coast, you should be finding yourself drawn by open-air concerts, international sporting events and professional surfing tournaments plus music, art, food and film festivals alike. No arena is left out on the Gold Coast, granting you ever more inclination to get packing!

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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