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GOLD COAST

GOLD COAST

Boasting 52 kilometres of golden beaches, and 300 sunny days a year, the Gold Coast caters for sun, surf and so much more.
Surfers Paradise is the tourist centre of the coast and the heart of the action. Offering a world famous beach, 7-day late night
shopping, beachfront markets, family attractions, 24 hour dining options, an array of nightclubs and pubs, Surfers Paradise is an
ideal holiday destination for all travellers. Broadbeach is home to many accommodation venues, a beautiful beach, chic cafes,
entertainment centres and a short drive to the theme parks and shopping centres making it one of the Gold Coast’s top spots for
family fun in the sun. Main Beach was so named as it was the main surf beach to the town of Southport. Popular with surfers due
to its open shore break, you’ll encounter high end 5 star hotels as well as exclusive shopping at Marina Mirage where sassy
socialites enjoy modern cafes, exclusive restaurants, bars and boutiques. Mermaid Beach is a laid back spot popular for families.
The area offers great family resorts, 3 themed 18 hole golf courses and an array of dining options from modern Australian to Asian
inspired cuisines. Coolangatta is a seaside town on Queensland’s Southern border. Coolangatta is home to the Gold Coast Airport
which is the gateway to Australia’s world famous Gold Coast region. Burleigh Heads sits in the middle with Surfers to the north
and Coolangatta to the south. Burleigh is a small beach town offering funky cafes and beachfront restaurants, a beautiful beach
and a number of walking trails and wildlife on hand to experience.

Events Must see & do

Month Event Name Location • Theme Parks – The largest selection of family theme parks! Family
April
May Gold Coast Triathlon Southport favourites such as Dreamworld, Sea World, Wet’n’Wild and WhiteWater
June World are sure to please. Warner Bros. Movie World and the Australian
July Blues on Broadbeach Broadbeach Outback Spectacular provide their own unique feel, while Currumbin
August Broadbeach Wildlife Sanctuary creates a never ending interactive experience with
October Broadbeach Country Music Southport nature’s many creatures
Festival
January • Pacific Fair – The best shopping experience on the Gold Coast with many
Gold Coast Airport Marathon
fashion and accessory stores! Conveniently located at Broadbeach.
Broadbeach Jazz Broadbeach
Surfers Paradise • Harbour Town – A vibrant outlet shopping destination. Explore colourful
V8 Supercars Castrol Edge Gold Surfers Paradise
Coast 600 avenues lined with a myriad of stores selling some of the world’s most
famous labels and designer brands at discounted prices!
Netfest
• Beaches – More than 70 kilometres of open coastline! Whether it’s for
Magic Millions Carnival Gold Coast Turf Club
a stroll at sunset, beach fishing at dusk, a leisurely swim, an adventure
February Burleigh Pro Burleigh Heads packed scuba dive or even if it’s to take on the swell with your board, the
Gold Coasts numerous beaches are famous for their clean, warm blue
March Bleach Festival Burleigh Heads waters, golden sand and never ending sunshine

• Golf – The Gold Coast is a golfer’s paradise with more clubs and courses

per square kilometre than any other region in the world! Whether you
are looking for a world class championship course designed by one of
the world’s best players, or a driving range to hit a few balls, you will find
exactly what you are after

• G old Coast Hinterland – One of the most biologically diverse regions in

Australia. The Hinterland’s densely forested McPherson Range is home
to a host of beautiful wildlife and tropical plant species. From Tamborine
Mountain in the north to Lamington and Springbrook National Parks in the
south, the area offers spectacular views and natural wonders

• Marina Mirage Shopping Complex features a range of exclusive, designer

boutiques and art galleries. There are restaurants and bars that offer
several eating areas where you can relax and prepare for more shopping

• Broadbeach Café Precinct – Regarded as a dining mecca, Broadbeach

has successfully created the food lover’s dream escape with only the best
of champagne salons, culinary creations and a wide variety of gourmet
delis, bistros and brasseries

• Byron Bay – Take a 50 minute drive south across the border to New South

Wales. View unspoilt beaches and the most easterly point on mainland
Australia

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