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Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
The Gold Coast is a city that is 1,402 km² in size and is located in the south east corner of Queensland, Australia. It is the second most populated city in Queensland and the seventh most populated city (sixth most populated metropolitan area) in the country. Gold Coast extends from the most northern suburb of Beenleigh on the southern fringe of Logan City and south to Coolangatta which is situated on the New South Wales border.
With more than 40 km of the best beaches in the World and an awesome climate with more that 300 days of sunshine every year, an average summer temperature of 20 - 28C (68-83F) December till February and Winter temperatures of 11 - 21C (52 - 70F) June to August. It's easy to see that the climate helps make the Gold Coast a real hit with holiday makers.
Sun, sand and surf, a beautiful climate and a distinctive high-rise skyline of apartments and resorts makes the Gold Coast a truly unique place. Boasting the World's tallest residential tower, the Q1 and the world famous Surfers Paradise beachfront esplanade. The Gold Coast offers something for everyone. Families can enjoy the safety of patrolled beaches, the resort-style facilities, and all the different family entertainment outlets including the many theme parks. Many enjoy the restaurants, cafes, bars and a vibrant nightlife, while others come for the excellent surfing.
Surfers Paradise is the tourist capital of the Gold Coast. Surfers has become a shopper's and entertainment paradise, with a large selection of quality shopping outlets based around Cavill Avenue. Be sure to check out Circle on Cavill with a huge outside screen, ritzy bars and fashions galore, and then there's Orchid Avenue with nightclubs, restaurants and bars, it's a party from one end to the other. The ideal place to shop for arts and crafts every Friday night is the beachfront markets, .
Other popular suburbs on the Gold Coast include Broadbeach a true cosmopolitan hub and the home of the new Gold Coast Convention Centre. Burleigh Heads from the parks to the beach Burleigh is a blend of old world class with a modern flair. Then there's Coolangatta "Truly Awesome" you will in be in awe of it's beauty and tranquility. Southport is still known as the Gold Coast CBD heart, in recent times we have scene new life been pumped into this region with the inclusion of the new Southport Central.To the north of Southport you will find the Broadwater, the Gold Coast's aquatic playground which hosts a range of activities including jet boat rides, jetski rides, parasailing, kite surfing, diving, boat cruises and multi million dollar boats and yachts.
Finally your trip to the Gold Coast would not be complete without visiting one of the theme parks. With so many to choose from you will be entertained for weeks. Sea World located at Main Beach just a short drive from Surfers Paradise, while Dreamworld, Movie World and Wet 'n' Wild Water Park are further north located at Coomera towards Brisbane. For a more relaxing day out with the family take a visit to the David Fleay Wildlife Park or the Currumbin Sanctuary for the daily rainbow lorikeet feeding, where each day thousands of birds gather to be fed. A trip to the Gold Coast hinterland, Springbrook or Tamborine Mountain will also be rewarding with cool mountain air, stunning coastal views, waterfalls and bushwalks, what more could you ask for? The Gold Coast has it all 24/7 and when it comes to booking your Gold Coast Accommodation, Theme Park Tickets or Gold Coast Entertainment and Activities book it direct with Gold Coast DirectInformation on other Gold Coast suburbs
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