About The Gold Coast

Welcome to the Gold Coast Guide Book.

We trust you will find our Website to be useful, informative, helpful, honest and fun.

We are excited to bring you up-to-date information that will not only encourage you to visit us here on the Gold Coast of Australia but when you do it will be the trip of a lifetime that you will have fond memories of for ever.

Taking a trip to the Gold Coast isn’t just a holiday; it’s an unforgettable experience.

The Gold Coast is a coastal city in the Australian state of Queensland, approximately 66 kilometres southeast of the state capital Brisbane and just north of the border with New South Wales. With a population of over half a million people, the Gold Coast is the sixth-largest city in Australia.

The Gold Coast is a major tourism hot spot with it’s subtropical climate, endless surf beaches, canal systems, it’s stunning high-rise skyline, theme parks, nightlife and rainforest hinterland, tourism is its most important industry.

Many visit to see the legendary sandy beaches, in search of a family holiday. Many visit to chill out and explore and of course many people come to party! No matter what the reason might be for your visit, we encourage you to discover what the region has to offer. Rest assured there’s something for everyone on the Gold Coast of Australia.

The Gold Coast’s 70 kilometres of shoreline has some of the most renowned surf breaks in the world including Surfers Paradise, Main Beach, Broadbeach, Mermaid Beach, Miami, Nobby’s Beach, Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach, Currumbin Beach, Kirra, Coolangatta and Rainbow Bay to name just a few.

From its stunning golden beaches, to its assortment of theme parks and dinner shows, to whale watching and rainforest adventures, the Gold Coast is a recreational hub and has it all for tourists. Blend this with the area’s famously delightful year round climate and it’s safe to say the Gold Coast is recognized as Australia’s tourist gemstone for very good reasons.

The Gold Coast’s wide variety is what helps make it a wonderful holiday location where outdoor pursuits are possible throughout the year and hence for people young and old who are energetic or looking to engage in a bit of healthy fun, the Gold Coast’s ‘things to do’ list is practically never ending.

The Gold Coast is filled with pleasures for the outdoor enthusiast. Packed with rainforests, sparkling surf beaches, crystal clear creeks and marine life, it delivers a veritable smorgasbord.