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About Gold Coast

The Gold Coast is Australia's premier tourist destination attracting over 10 million visitors each year.

Located in the South East of Australia's Sunshine State - Queensland. It is a quick 80 km drive from the state capital, Brisbane and from Brisbane International Airport.

It is nestled in 70km of internationally acclaimed surfing beaches and World Heritage listed subtropical rainforests stretching up to mountain retreats. The Gold Coast embodies all that Australians are passionate about-the great outdoors, sports, a relaxed lifestyle, the beach, and the idyllic subtropical climate.

The city boasts international quality tourism services and infrastructure with world standard industry operators. Theme parks include Dreamworld, WhiteWater World, Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Wet'n'Wild Water World and more.

For more information on tourist destinations, visit Gold Coast Tourism at www.verygc.com. 

Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise is a shopping and dining precinct, with leisure and entertainment choices that satisfy every mood.

Looking down on famous Surfers Beach, Cavill Mall and the many restaurants, clubs, entertainment options and shopping.  Movieworld, Dreamworld, Wet and Wild and Seaworld are just a short drive away.  Nearby is Jupiters Casino, Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Robina Town Centre, the Convention Centre and 18 International standard golf courses. Why not hire a cabin cruiser or bbq pontoon and cruise the famous rivers and canals of the Gold Coast.

Getting away from Surfers Paradise a 1 hour drive to Queensland's world heritage listed Rainforests. Visit the Mt Tamborine 'gallery walk' to indulge in shopping, take a rainforrest walk or just to relax and view the mountain ranges further west. Head north on the freeway for a 1 hour drive to beautiful Brisbane and Moreton bay.

The Gold Coast offers Australia most famous selection of Beaches, Parks, Water sports and recreation, Clubs, cinemas, and theatres.  Don't forget to visit Sanctuary Cove and Hope Island. Take a day-trip to South Stradbroke Island or head out to the ocean for some serious fishing or diving.

The Gold Coast truly has every kind of imaginable entertainment to offer.