With over 70km of sandy beaches, the Gold Coast boasts tropical rainforests, multiple theme parks, a magnificent hinterland and an action-packed city life. It is also home to some of Australia’s leading educational institutions.
In addition to the many theme parks on the Gold Coast, the city offers a wide variety of recreational activities including:
- jet boating
- jet skiing
- sailing
- surfing and surf schools
- whale watching
- skydiving
- bungee jumping
- bush walks
- hot air ballooning.
Throughout the year, the Gold Coast hosts a number of music festivals, celebrating both local and international artists from all genres.
For nature lovers, the Gold Coast hinterland has over 100 000 hectares of World Heritage rainforest and unique Australian wildlife, providing adventurers with stunning hiking tracks, rainforest walks and camping grounds.
Dining and nightlife
When dining out on the Gold Coast there’s something for everyone, from five-star gourmet restaurants to laid-back beachside eateries and cafes.
At night, Surfers Paradise is transformed into a vibrant entertainment precinct with themed bars, hotels and nightclubs lining the streets.
Other points of interest
Places of interest on the Gold Coast include:
- endless beaches
- lush rainforests
- golf courses
- restaurants
- shopping centres.
Visitors may also like to explore the Broadwater Islands or the picturesque Mt Tambourine, along with the various wineries dotted throughout the hinterland.
Gold Coast Tourism website can provide you with more information on attractions and recreational activities on the Gold Coast, as well as upcoming events in the region.
Getting around
Whether you choose to visit the Gold Coast’s beaches, hinterland or other major attractions, there are a range of public transport options to help you get to where you need to go. Trains, buses and an international and domestic airport service the Gold Coast.
