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Gold Coast | Hinterland | Theme Parks | Beaches | Shopping | Popular Activities

Gold Coast

The Gold Coast is probably Australia's best known holiday region with incredible beaches stretching from Southport at the northern end to the New South Wales border. Averages 300 days of sunlight and attracts over 3 million visitors per year.

The Gold Coast has entertainment to excite all ages from nightclubs and the Casino, boutique shopping in the many malls and shopping centres, an extensive range of world class Gold Coast golf courses, entertainment theme parks, cruises, tours, wildlife parks, fine dining....and more!


Hinterland

Follow the roads inland from the Gold Coast's beaches and a magical world unfolds. A world of tropical rainforests, mountain villages, and other hidden treasures that are all part of the Gold Coast Hinterland - the green behind the gold.

Much of the hinterland area is National Park, allowing visitors to experience the natural beauty of the area first hand on one of the park’s many walking tracks. The tracks vary in difficulty and length - some tracks are only one kilometre, perfect for families with younger children experiencing the wonder of the rainforest for the first time.

Steeped in history, the area is also home to various museums and art galleries, as well as fabulous restaurants, cosy tea houses and craft shops for your enjoyment. Wander through the Gold Coast Hinterland for the day or stay a while in one of the area’s many bed and breakfasts.

Springbrook National Park 
(Natural Bridge, Mt Cougal, Numinbah Valley) 
Ph: 61 7 5533 5147

Mt Tamborine 
(Tamborine National Park)  Ph: 61 7 5545 1171

Hinze Dam
Beaudesert (Kooralbyn Valley)
Canungra
Lamington National Park
(Binna Burra, O'Reilly's) Ph: 61 7 5333 3584  


Theme Parks

The Gold Coast area is jam-packed with attractions for the Tourist whether as a Family, Single or Honeymooners. In fact the Gold Coast is the Theme Park Capital of the southern hemisphere.

You can enjoy everything from the latest rides and special effects to aquatic wonders or even feeding our native wildlife in natural surroundings.

At night the Gold Coast comes alive and visitors can take in one of the many shows or live it up at one of the nightclubs or discos.

Visit Theme Park sites here:

Dreamworld >>
Seaworld >>
Warner Bros Movie World >>
Wet n Wild >>
Currumbin Bird & Wildlife Sanctuary >>
Paradise Country >>



Beaches

Along the busiest stretch of the Gold Coast is Surfers Paradise beach - a great spot for families with its perfect swimming beach and range of other activities. Free beach volleyball offers fun for all ages, while the nearby cafes and shopping areas make it easy to take a break with an ice-cream or a cool drink. The huge Paradise Centre on the main shopping street, Cavill Avenue, has enough games and rides to keep everyone entertained. Every Friday night craft markets are set up along the front esplanade of the beach. A good place to find quality local handicrafts and gifts.

Head south and visit other world famous beaches including Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads, Kirra, and Greenmount at Coolangatta.


Shopping

Resort shopping villages, variety-packed centres, designer boutiques, elegant arcades plus art and craft markets can all be found on the Gold Coast.

The choice is endless, with 10 major Shopping Centres on the Coast, most of which have late night shopping and are open 7 days. Each Shopping Centre
boasts a distinctive style of its own and in many cases are considered tourist attractions in themselves.

Shopping
Pacific Fair Shopping>>
Harbour Town Factory Outlets>>
Sanctuary Cove>>
Chevron Renaissance>>
Robina Town Centre>>



Popular Activities

There are many other activities in and around the Gold Coast here is just a few to explore. For further details please visit hotel conceirge who can assist you to get the most out of your next holiday!

Day & Overnight Trips
Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo - Sunshine Coast
Visit Byron Bay>>
Visit Brisbane>>
Visit Fraser Island & Hervey Bay
Visit Noosa - Sunshine Coast

Watersports & Cruises
Gold Coast Water Sports

Gold Coast Wineries
Gold Coast Hinterland Wineries

Winery Tours
Gold Coast Hinterland Winery tours


Surfers Paradise
SurfersParadise.com
It’s Queensland’s entertainment headquarters. It’s Queensland’s only late night shopping precinct seven days, year round. It’s action packed. It’s exclusive fashion. It’s vibrant. It’s Surfers Paradise >>.

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