You’re sitting on a small boat on a mirror-calm waterway, watching the sun sink behind the green hills of the hinterland. The fresh prawns sizzling in a pool of garlicky butter will be your reward for another day of fun-filled activity in this destination that has constantly surprised and delighted you.
A sunset barbeque cruise is a quintessential Gold Coast experience in a place where relaxed outdoor living is practically compulsory.There’s also been some serious retail therapy in the shopping meccas of Pacific Fair and Harbour Town, and you’ve been dragged onto some of the fastest, tallest and longest theme park rides in Australia (names like Tower of Terror gave you fair warning).
That breathtaking 70 kilometre stretch of beach has seen you dust off your best surfing poses, but more than all that, this holiday has been a chance to hang out and reconnect.
Gold Coast Video Guides Gold Coast Fast Facts 
• Population: Over 550,000
• Over 9.4 million tourists visit every year
• Summer temperatures from 19ºC to 29ºC
• Winter temperatures from 9ºC to 21ºC
• Is one of Australia’s fastest growing cities
• Has the largest professional life guard service in Australia
• Includes 70kms of coastline
• Has more than 40 resort and championship golf courses
• More than 500 cafés, restaurants and eateries |
Gold Coast Regions Broadwater & Marina Mirage: A popular strip of calm water perfect for boating, fishing and swimming. Make sure you have a look at the swanky Marina Mirage waterfront shopping and dining spot overlooking the Broadwater.
Surfers Paradise: The heart of the coast. Exploding with duty-free stores, top-end designers, eats for all budgets and beachfront markets Wednesday and Fridays nights. Don’t miss the pumping nightlife and beaches full of all-sorts.
Broadbeach: This is the place to be for al fresco dining – everywhere you look there are fantastic cafés and restaurants. Just across the highway you’ll find Pacific Fair shopping centre, Gold Coast Convention Centre and Conrad Jupiters Casino – try your luck or see a show. Mermaid & Nobby Beaches: Pass through these areas on your way to Coolangatta. Perfect for families as they are quieter and you will find beachside BBQ’s, picnic areas and playgrounds.
Coolangatta: The southern end of the coast. Bordering Queensland and New South Wales, well known for it’s relaxed pace, great surfing spots and beaches. Only a short drive to the all new Robina Shopping Centre, the hinterland and cute coastal villages.
Flights to Gold Coast
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Airlines flying to Gold Coast
