About the Gold Coast
Cosmopolitan, cool and constantly evolving, the Gold Coast is Australia’s best beach holiday location. More than 10 million travelers get over to the locale over each year, pulled by the promise of perfect, pampered days and fantastic, fun-filled nights.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a lifelong resident, the Gold Coast presents a variety of things to see, people to meet and things to do. It isn’t merely another destination – it’s a lifestyle.
Why go for the Gold Coast?
If all-year-round beach sun and warm temperatures and over 57 glorious kilometres of coastline aren’t what will to get you grabbing your suitcase right now, let the huge spread of food and drink options, world class resorts and hotels and ever-expanding list of events to do on the Gold Coast bring out even more inspiration. Are we there yet?
The best restaurants and cafes
With more than 500 thriving Gold Coast restaurants, the local dining industry is solid proof that eating definitely is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Some of the world’s greatest chefs call the Gold Coast home and you could take your fancy from alfresco seafood restaurants holding multi-million dollar scenery and chic, cosmopolitan modern buzzing eateries. Or decide on chilled out, perfectly Gold Coast cafes that prove simple things – exceptional service, delicious food and indescribable atmosphere – really are the best.
Exciting things to do
The expansive, exciting and bright landscape – a combination of lush green rainforest, hinterland and mountains; expansive beaches, great blue ocean waters and the sunny Surfers Paradise skyline - that really is the Gold Coast is a honest ‘grown-up’s’ playground. Things to do can be surfing, fishing, sailing, water sports, golf, theme parks, film studios, action and adventure – why not look at the glorious landscape by helicopter, seaplane, luxury cruiser or even a hot air balloon? Anything and everything could be possible on the Gold Coast.
A wide variety of hotels and accommodation
When it’s time to set down your weary head, you can rest assured you’re not dreaming - your new home away from home awaits. The plethora of Gold Coast hotels on offer show aspects for all types of travelers, whether you go for five-star waterfront glamour, a unique boutique retreat or a luxurious resort set on the ideallic grounds of a golf course.
International shopping scene
With a famed shopping circuit that grants your wish of sizeable shopping centres, great open-air piazzas as well as funfilled shopping strips by the ocean, there are a whole lot of reasons to flex the plastic and come back all up to the nines with shopping bags! From the iconic fashion boutiques – with international and Australian flair – to unique homewares departments, whatever it is you’re searching for, you’ll find it on the Gold Coast.
World-class day spas and retreats
Above all a time away on the Gold Coast is about indulging in that most important ‘me-time’ and there just can be no other way to truly let it all go than to book yourself in for a pampering treatment at one of the joyous Gold Coast day spas. Whether it’s a relaxing massage, a radiance-boosting facial, or an all-day pamper package offering a nutritious and tasty dish, the Gold Coast health and wellness arena has a package to suit every desire.
Large international events and unique local festivals
Part of the endless appeal of the Gold Coast is in the permanent flow of huge international events and unique local events that are planned. With any given day on the Gold Coast, you will be entertained by open-air concerts, international sporting events and professional surfing tournaments plus music, art, food and film festivals alike. No day is left out on the Gold Coast, providing you with ever more incentive to start booking your trip!
Thinking about holidaying on the Gold Coast? If so, visit the Gold Coast Guide for a review of Gold Coast attractions including things to do, things to see and tips on how to find a great restaurant; Gold Coast restaurants offers some of the best food in Australia.