Discover The Gold Coast...

The Gold Coast is a slice of paradise in our own backyard. While it is the theme park capital of Australia, the Gold Coast is home to amazing natural and ancient wonders, which will create a treasured memory for all who gaze upon the beauty of the rainforest and wetlands.

An hour drive from Brisbane and a 75 minute flight north of Sydney, the Gold Coast caters to the taste of all travellers and all budgets. With a number of travel options and accommodation, the Gold Coast is the perfect destination for singles, couples and families, with a holiday for all budgets waiting for you.

MUST DO’S ON THE GOLD COAST

Theme parks – The Gold Coast is Australia’s theme park capital. Every thrill seeker will be able to nourish their sense of adventure with a combination of natural and man-made adventures.

Theme park favourites for the family:

• Dreamworld,
• Sea World,
• Wet ‘N’ Wild Water World
• White Water World.

Theme parks with a unique feel:

• Warner Bros. Movie World
• Australian Outback Spectacular
• Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Surf Lifesaving Clubs – A local secret is an evening at any of the city’s Surf Lifesaving Clubs. Affordable entertainment with great food in an amazing beachfront location. Great value for an affordable night out.
 
Gold Coast Hinterland – Absorb the beauty of the Gold Coast Hinterland when you meander along the Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk taking in the Gondwana Rainforest. This 54km walk is speckled with history and natural beauty. You’ll discover ancient history when you walk through the volcanic landscape of the Tweed Volcano, which is still being eroded by waterfalls and streams, surrounded by flourishing rainforest. You can choose a short section, take a guided tour, or trek through the full length of the trail.

MUST SEE’S ON THE GOLD COAST

• QDeck – This is a 360 degree observation deck located 320m above the Gold Coast. The view takes in the ocean and the Hinterland. It is the only observation deck of its kind in Australia.
• Whale Watching – Gaze upon these majestic creatures when you venture onboard a Gold Coast whale watching tour. You’ll be able to see 40 tonne Humpback whales up close between June and November.
• Hot air ballooning – Get up early and watch the sunrise as you float across the sky in a hot air balloon.

NATURAL WONDERS

The Gold Coast hosts a number of natural wonders and unique interactive activities.

• Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - you’ll be able to see native wildlife in their natural habitat, cuddle koalas, feed wild lorikeets and kangaroos, see a free flight bird show, snake shows, watch performances by Aboriginal and Islander dancers, experience a tree-top ropes course and much more!
• The Eagleby Wetland Reserve - is home to swamps, freshwater lakes, woodlands, cane fields, open grassland and 203 native species of Australian bird – half the species that live in Queensland!
• Natural Bridge in the Springbrook National Park - this is a unique and unusual geological feature created over millions of years by water cascading through the roof of a basalt cave. On summer nights, you can see glow worms, fire flies and luminous fungi, and during the day you can hear the calls of the paradise riflebird, green catbird and the wompoo fruit-dove.

HANDY FACTS

• Annually, the Gold Coast sees an average of 300 sunny days, and an average water temperature of 22 degrees.
• There are more than 500 cafes, restaurants and eateries on the Gold Coast. It is also Queensland’s fastest wine growing region.
• The Gold Coast has the most themed attractions with interactive experiences in the Southern Hemisphere!