With superb golden beaches, including the world renowned ‘Surfers Paradise’,
the Gold Coast is a mix of cosmopolitan lifestyles, theme parks, high-end
boutiques, and some of Australia’s best sporting events.
Its skyline is dominated by high-rise buildings, including the Q1, one of
the world’s highest residential towers. The Gold Coast is all about
glitz, glamour and fun. High Street Surfers Paradise is a new precinct for
sophisticated food and fashion, while the bars and nightclubs of Cavill Avenue
are the main hub of activity. There are also many theme parks close to town.
Popular beaches include South Stradbroke Island, The Spit, Main Beach, Broadbeach,
Mermaid Beach, Burleigh Heads. There are also beaches along many of the Gold
Coast's tidal waterways.
The Gold Coast’s boundaries extend south to Coolangatta on the border
with New South Wales, west to Mount Tamborine and north to Beenleigh near
Brisbane. It is also the gateway to some of Queensland’s best natural
attractions. Go whale-watching and island-hopping, or venture into the lush
hinterland of World Heritage-listed national parks and rainforests.
