Gold Coast

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Gold Coast
Destination guide

Gold Coast

Its beaches are world-renowned, while its nightlife, glitzy malls and theme parks attract huge numbers of visitors, with good reason.

20 things that will surprise first-time visitors

20 things that will surprise first-time visitors

It's just not theme parks and beaches; there are art galleries and rainforests, and a bar and dining scene to rival hipster Melbourne.

    The must-do highlights 
in three days

    The must-do highlights in three days

    There's so much to see and do on the Gold Coast; here's how you can try the best of what it offers in three days.

      Six Gold Coast secrets most visitors don’t know about

      Six Gold Coast secrets most visitors don’t know about

      The Gold Coast has changed since you went there to visit theme parks as a kid.

        Where to eat and drink

        Where to eat and drink

        The Gold Coast's dining scene used to revolve around surf clubs. Now a throng of talented chefs have turned the region into a genuine foodie hot-spot.

          The best times to visit

          The best times to visit

          With more than 300 days of sunshine, any time seems like a good time to visit the Gold Coast. But each season offers something different.

            The top places to stay

            The top places to stay

            The Gold Coast is much more than a theme park destination for families and its diverse range of accommodation reflects this.

              Beyond the high rises: The dreaming behind the Gold Coast

              Beyond the high rises: The dreaming behind the Gold Coast

              Most Australian holidaymakers could name at least one theme park on the Gold Coast but few know the region’s oldest creation stories.

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