Gold Coast

Queensland

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SURF AND HAVE A GOOD TIME WHILE BROADENING YOUR KNOWLEDGE? THEN, THIS IS YOUR STOP

At only 45 minutes from Brisbane, the Gold Coast offers plenty of entertainment, stunning beaches and subtropical weather.

Surfers Paradise has some of the best surf in the State of Queensland and hosts numerous competitions through the year. But if you prefer a quieter, more peaceful area, Coolangatta is also a great option.

Sport is central to the Gold Coast and proof of this are the other sporting events held in the area, such as Gold Coast Marathon, Jupiters Pan Pacific Master Games and the Australian racing horses.

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Must-do in Gold Coast

Visit the many waterfalls and national parks.
Practice water sports in an idyllic environment of crystalline beaches.
Visit the City Gallery ot Home of the Arts
Enjoy the city views at 270 metres high climbing (Skypoint Climb).
Shop at the street markets of Surfers Paradise.
Try exquisite dishes in good restaurants and cafes, like Hellenika or Bumbles.
If you like theme parks, you have plenty of options. Go to Sea World, Warner Bros Movie World, Wet n Wild or Dream World.
Admire the large number of skyscrapers the city has; up to a total of 21 make up the spectacular skyline.

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The weather in Gold Coast

Gold Coast has a humid subtropical climate with mild winters and hot and wet summers. There is substantial rainfall in summer, especially storms and tropical downpours, while winter is sunny, hot and quite dry.

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Did you know...?

Gold Coast has 445 km of navigable channels throughout the city, an area equivalent to 9 times the canals of Venice. They were built in the 1960s to take advantage of the rivers in the region that connect with the sea, inhabited by many fish, rays, crabs, dolphins, and sharks, which are also optimal for fishing.

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ABOUT THE STATE:

Queensland

THE SUNSHINE STATE

Queensland, Australia’s second largest state, is known as the ‘Sunshine State’: located in the tropics, it enjoys great weather all year round.

There is also plenty to do in Queensland: sunbathing on the beaches of the Gold Coast, snorkelling among the natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, touring Fraser Island in a 4×4, explore the Daintree Rainforest with an Aboriginal guide, cruise the Whitsunday Islands, enjoy the tranquillity of a resort in Noosa or see the koala colonies on Magnetic Island.

Whatever you decide to do in Queensland, you’re in for a real adventure.