About the Gold Coast

Modern, magical and a major hotspot, the Gold Coast is Australia’s top beach holiday area. At least 10 million tourists go to the coast every year, lured from the vision of perfect, pampered days and fantastic, fun-filled nights.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a lifelong resident, the Gold Coast holds a myriad of activities to see, people to meet and things to do. It isn’t but another destination – it’s a lifestyle.

Why go the Gold Coast?
If all-year-round sunshine and warm climate along with more than 57 superb kilometres of coastline aren’t going to get you pulling out your travel bags right now, check out the wide variety of food and drink providers, world class living and endless list of fun things to do on the Gold Coast peak even more desire. Are we there yet?

The top restaurants and cafes
With above 500 thriving Gold Coast restaurants, the local dining scheme is all about that eating certainly is one of life’s top pleasures. Some of the world’s greatest chefs call the Gold Coast home and you should take your choice from alfresco seafood restaurants boasting multi-million dollar scenery and chic, cosmopolitan modern paced eateries. Or land on leisurely, perfectly Gold Coast cafes that give the simple things – super service, top quality food and amazing atmosphere – definitely are the best.

Exciting things to do
The deep, driven and glorious landscape – combined of lush green rainforest, hinterland and mountains; wide beaches, deep blue ocean waters and the superb Surfers Paradise skyline - that becomes the Gold Coast is a veritable ‘grown-up’s’ playground. Things to do might be surfing, fishing, sailing, water sports, golf, theme parks, film studios, action and adventure – why not view the unbelievable area by helicopter, seaplane, luxury cruiser or even a hot air balloon? Anything and everything can be possible on the Gold Coast.

A wide variety of hotels and accommodation
When it’s time to lay down your weary head, you can believe you’re not dreaming - your new home away from home exists. The myriad of Gold Coast hotels available for you give varieties to house every kind of travelers, whether you want five-star waterfront glamour, a unique boutique retreat or a luxurious resort set on the pristine grounds of a golf course.

International shopping scene
Granting a reknowned shopping circuit that includes your pick of sizeable shopping centres, sensational open-air piazzas plus buzzing shopping strips by the coastline, there are so many of reasons to take out the plastic and come back laden with shopping bags! From the most stylish fashion boutiques – with international and Australian flair – to individual homewares stores, whatever you fancy, you’ll find it on the Gold Coast.

World-class day spas and retreats
Going on your time on the Gold Coast is going and indulging in the all-important ‘me-time’ and there simply is no other way to fully let it all go than calling yourself in for a pampering session at one of the sensational Gold Coast day spas. Whether it’s a relaxing massage, a radiance-boosting facial, or an all-day pamper package featuring a healthy and restaurant style dish, the Gold Coast wellbeing service has a service for every requirement.

Large international events and unique local festivals
Part of the endless highlights of the Gold Coast is in the steady lineup of big international events and many local events that happen. On any given day on the Gold Coast, you could be finding yourself drawn into by open-air concerts, international sporting events and professional surfing tournaments plus music, art, food and film festivals alike. No day is forgotten on the Gold Coast, gracing you with even more incentive to drop by for a visit!

Thinking about holidaying on the Gold Coast? If so, visit the Gold Coast Guide for a review of Gold Coast attractions including things to do, things to see and tips on how to find a great restaurant; Gold Coast restaurants offers some of the best food in Australia.