Gold Coast

The Gold Coast

Gold Coast is the sixth largest city in Australia (spanning across 1,402 square kilometers) and is a dynamic and fast growing economy.

Famous for its sun, surf and sand, Gold Coast City stretches along 57 kilometers of coastline.

Beyond our beautiful beaches, is a vast rain forest hinterland with magnificent scenery - all a short drive from our regional centers.

Climate
Gold Coast City's climate is sub-tropical with 287 days of sunshine annually.

Average Summer Temperatures: 19 to 29 degrees Celsius.
Average Winter Temperatures: 9 to 21 degrees Celsius.

Getting Here and Back
Gold Coast International Airport has daily domestic services to & from Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Hobart, and International services from New Zealand, Japan and Asia. Brisbane Airport has both International & Domestic flights, providing more links e.g. USA, Canada and Europe.

The Gold Coast's public transport includes taxis/limousines; buses/coaches and trains.

Attractions and Features
Gold Coast City is a vibrant city with an assortment of built and natural attractions:

• 70 kilometres of beaches with an average water temperature of 22 Degrees Celsius
• A large broadwater and five major river systems
• Major shopping centres as well as numerous boutiques, specialty shops and markets
• More than 500 restaurants and cafes offering cuisine from around the world
• Nightlife entertainment includes nightclubs, restaurants, clubs, hotels and Conrad Jupiters Casino to Broadway musicals, ballet and theatre
• Theme parks include Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Dreamworld and Wet 'n' Wild as well as wildlife parks such as Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary & David Fleay Wildlife Park
• Rural hinterland stretching to the west and north of the City encompassing many natural wetlands
• Tropical rainforest with abundant wildlife and many bush walks
• Large sugar cane farms and a wealth of industry in the northern districts of the City
• World-class sporting and recreational facilities
• A vast range of accommodation from camping grounds to five-star international resorts as well as The World's First Versace Hotel, six-star Palazzo Versace Hotel & Spa
• The Gold Coast Seaway providing ocean access and over 270 kilometres of navigable waterways