About the Gold Coast

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Australia’s Gold Coast is an endless playground of entertainment and adventure, because fun comes in all types and styles.

It is a promise of big smiles and warm memories in a spectacle of golden beaches, legendary theme parks, iconic rainforests, and lively entertainment.

Feel the excitement of life in the fun lane, where the sun shines on an unlimited variety of things to see and do all year round. Cuddle a koala, learn to surf, and walk a World Heritage listed rainforest trail in a day full of natural adventure. Scream with excitement on the biggest and best theme park rides, browsing the boutiques, or putting your way to a win on a championship golf course. And as the sun sets over this city by the sea, treat yourself to an international stage show, dine on the freshest local produce and take your cocktail beachside as the Gold Coast glimmers through the night.

The Gold Coast is a celebrated holiday experience set on one of Australia’s most spectacular natural stages.

The Gold Coast is famous for fun.

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Gold Coast City Profile

Gold Coast City Profile

Facts about Australia's favourite holiday destination more...

Location

Location

Situated jsut under an hour from Brisbane and serviced by two international airports more...

History

History

An overview of a destination visited over thousands of years more...

Key Industries

Key Industries

Businesses of all shapes and sizes make their home on Australia's Gold Coast more...

Key Statistics

Key Statistics

The area we know today as Gold Coast City covers part of the traditional country of the Yugambeh people more...

People

People

Gold Coast people mirror the destination more...

The Arts

The Arts

Lose yourself in 84 art galleries, 22 drama and theatrical organisations and 300 cultural groups more...

Education

Education

Four universities, four TAFE colleges, a wide choice of English language colleges more...

Cultural Heritage

Cultural Heritage

6000 years of continual human residence provides the foundation for a rich cultural legacy more...

 


 

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