The Gold Coast is one of Australia’s premier holiday destinations and it’s star attraction is its beaches, including the world-renowned stretch of sand at Surfers Paradise. Beyond the beaches, discover laid-back neighbourhoods, a booming culinary scene, the Gold Coast’s famous theme parks, expansive shopping and nightlife opportunities, and a subtropical hinterland for rainforest walks and waterfalls.

The Gold Coast is in south-east Queensland, just one hour south of Brisbane, and stretches from Oxenford in the north to Coolangatta in the south, South Stradbroke Island in the east and incorporates Surfers Paradise on the coast. The region has 70 kilometres of uninterrupted coastline and is fringed by rainforest hinterland, including world heritage-listed national parks. The region is famous for its attractive environment, climate and lifestyle and its economy is dominated by the tourism industry.

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