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Discover golden sun-drenched
                 beaches that stretch for miles


















































                                      GOLD COAST


                                      The Gold Coast is the perfect place for adventure and relaxation. There’s something here for
                                      everyone – family fun, a thriving culinary scene, shopping, lush hinterland, the Gold Coast’s
                                      legendary theme parks, and of course, beaches! Here are a few of our top picks.

                                                  SURF CLUBS                               SHOPPING
                                      Check out the local scene at one of the Gold Coast’s   No trip to the Gold Coast is complete without a spot
                                      iconic surf clubs, a must on anyone’s to do list. Enjoy   of retail therapy. From luxury shopping to hip designer
                                      a casual meal while soaking up the uninterrupted   markets, boutiques and discount outlets, the Gold
                                      beachfront views and laidback vibes. Settle on the   Coast has it covered. At Pacific Fair you’ll find a mix of
                                      open-air verandah of Rainbow Bay Surf Club and   luxury and iconic global brands. Shop for well-known
                                      watch the waves roll in, you might catch a few pro   surf brands at Kirra Surf, one of the largest surf stores
                Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk,
               Tamborine Mountain, Queensland  surfers riding the Snapper Rocks breaks. Perched on   in the Southern Hemisphere. Savvy shoppers will love
                                      the water’s edge, grab a drink and take in a stunning   the bargains at Harbour Town and check out The
                                      sunset at Currumbin Vikings Surf Life Saving Club.  Village Markets in Burleigh for unique one-off pieces.

                                                    SURFING                         TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN
                                      With 70 kilometres of beaches and epic point breaks,   For a change of pace, explore Tamborine Mountain in
                                      it is easy to see why the Gold Coast is one of the   the Gold Coast Hinterland. Discover lush rainforests
                                      top surfing spots in the world. Ride the waves of   and waterfalls including the charming Cedar Creek
                                      Currumbin Alley, Snapper Rocks, or popular Burleigh   Falls. Don’t miss Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk and
                                      Heads. First timers can book a lesson at one of the   browse the art galleries and boutiques along the
                                      many surf schools located up and down the coast.   Gallery Walk. Enjoy several wineries, a brewery and
                                      If surfing isn’t your thing, hire a stand-up paddle   even a distillery and indulge in home grown produce
                                      board and take to the sparkling water at Budds   such as award winning cheeses, fabulous fudge and
                                      Beach, Tallebudgera and Currumbin Creek.   acclaimed restaurants and cafés.


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