About the Gold Coast

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Fun and Diverse

Australia’s Gold Coast is a fun and diverse city, offering an explosion of action packed days and fun filled nights enjoyed by more than 10.5 million visitors every year.

Families, couples, business delegates and solo travellers will all find an experience to suit their needs at a price to suit their budget, as the Gold Coast offers more attractions and venues than any other destination in the southern hemisphere.

Get into the Gold Coast’s easy living lifestyle with 70 kilometeres of sun, sand and surf at your doorstep or 100,000 hectares of world heritage listed rainforest just a short drive away.

Amp up the adrenaline with an early morning surf or a visit to one of the many theme parks, before sampling the dining riches at one of the Gold Coast’s many award-winning restaurants.

Nightlife options abound with chic bars and dance clubs fully complementing an exhilarating evening of entertainment.

A location of genuine character, the Gold Coast continues to evolve as Australia’s number one holiday destination.

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Gold Coast City Profile

Gold Coast City Profile

Facts about Australia's favourite holiday destination more...

Location

Location

Situated jsut under an hour from Brisbane and serviced by two international airports more...

History

History

An overview of a destination visited over thousands of years more...

Key Industries

Key Industries

Businesses of all shapes and sizes make their home on Australia's Gold Coast more...

Key Statistics

Key Statistics

The area we know today as Gold Coast City covers part of the traditional country of the Yugambeh people more...

People

People

Gold Coast people mirror the destination more...

The Arts

The Arts

ose yourself in 84 art galleries, 22 drama and theatrical organisations and 300 cultural groups more...

Education

Education

Four universities, four TAFE colleges, a wide choice of English language colleges more...

Cultural Heritage

Cultural Heritage

6000 years of continual human residence provides the foundation for a rich cultural legacy more...