About The Gold Coast
Australia's Gold Coast is famous for its stunning beaches with 70km of uninterrupted coastline, cool subtropical rainforests, spectacular views, exciting night-life and fabulous shopping.
For decades Australians and visitors of all ages have flocked to the coast to enjoy a fun and relaxing holiday by the sea. The Gold Coast is famous for being the best holiday destination in Australia.
You'll be overwhelmed by the choice - open stretches of white sandy beaches with rolling ocean, protected family beaches nestling amongst palms, sensational surfing spots, great fishing, rocky headlands, rock pools and island retreats.
Beach culture is a way of life on the Gold Coast. Go for an early morning walk, try beach fishing or cool off in a protected waterway. Beaches extend from South Stradbroke Island in the north to Cabarita Beach to the south. Learn to surf - there are numerous surf schools.
The Gold Coast tourism region supports a huge array of national parks many of which are recognised internationally as an outstanding examples of ecology and biology. These are places of great natural beauty and are home to a myriad of Australian wildlife and rare plants.
Rainforest around the Queensland-New South Wales borders have more frog, snake, bird and marsupial species than anywhere else in Australia.
Most visitors are surprised at the wide array of towns within the Gold Coast tourism region.
Visit rural townships, historic villages which once supported timber cutters or cane farmers, pretty village hideaways with quaint cottages, and interesting shops and coastal centres with sophisticated cuisine and a huge array of shopping options.
The 5000sqm region has a surprising breadth of experience.
Go horseriding in fertile valleys, explore ancient rainforests, wonder at towering high-rises, shop till you drop, eat, dance or ride a roller coaster, you will find the services you'd expect from a sophisticated tourism destination on the Gold Coast.
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