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Gold Coast – Queensland

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Gold Coast – Queensland

The Gold Coast is a metropolitan region south of Brisbane on Australia’s east coast. It's famed for its long sandy beaches, surfing spots, and elaborate system of inland canals and waterways. It’s also home to theme parks such as Dreamworld, Sea World, and Wet’n’Wild. Inland, hiking trails crisscross Lamington National Park’s mountain ridges and valleys, home to rare birds and rainforest.

The Gold Coast is a coastal city in the Australian state of Queensland, approximately 66 kilometers (41 mi) south-southeast of the state capital Brisbane and immediately north of the border with New South Wales. With an estimated population of 679,127, in June 2018 (including 76,779 in the adjacent Tweed Valley of New South Wales), the Gold Coast is the sixth-largest city in Australia, making it the largest non-capital city, and Queensland's second-largest city.

The Gold Coast is a major tourist destination with its sunny subtropical climate and has become widely known for its surfing beaches, high-rise-dominated skyline, theme parks, nightlife, and rainforest hinterland. The city is part of the nation's entertainment industry with television productions and the major film industry. The city hosted the 2018 Commonwealth Games which ran from 4 to 15 April 2018.

The Gold Coast is a major tourist destination with a sunny, subtropical climate and has become widely known for its world-class surfing beaches, high-rise dominated skyline, theme parks, nightlife, and rainforest hinterland. The city is part of the nation's entertainment industry with television productions and a major film industry.

Visa requirementsUnless you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, you will need a valid Australian visa to enter the country. New Zealand passport holders can apply for a visa upon arrival in the country. All other passport holders must apply for a visa before leaving home. You can apply for a range of visas, including tourist visas and working holiday visas, at your nearest Australian Embassy or Consulate. You can also apply for certain types of visas on the Australian Department of Home Affairs website.
Languages spokenEnglish
Currency usedAustralian Dollar (AUD)
Area (km2)1.853 million km²
Country nameAustralia

Culture and history info

The Gold Coast is the ancestral home of a number of Indigenous clans of the Yugambeh people, including the Kombumerri, Bullongin, and Tulgi-gi-gin clans. Europeans arrived in 1823 when explorer John Oxley landed at Mermaid Beach. The hinterland's red cedar supply attracted people to the area in the mid-19th century.

A number of small townships developed along the coast and in the hinterland. The western suburb of Nerang was surveyed and established as a base for the industry and by 1870 a town reserve had been set aside. By 1873, the town reserve of Burleigh Heads had also been surveyed and successful land sales had taken place.[5] In 1875, the small settlement opposite the boat passage at the head of the Nerang River, known as Nerang Heads or Nerang Creek Heads, was surveyed and renamed Southport, with the first land sales scheduled to take place in Beenleigh. Southport quickly grew a reputation as a secluded holiday destination for wealthy Brisbane residents. After the establishment of the Surfers Paradise Hotel in the late 1920s, the Gold Coast region grew significantly.

The Gold Coast was originally known as the South Coast (because it was south of Brisbane). However, over-inflated prices for real estate and other goods and services led to the nickname of "Gold Coast" from 1950. South Coast locals initially considered the name "Gold Coast" derogatory. However, soon the "Gold Coast" simply became a convenient way to refer to the holiday strip from Southport to Coolangatta. The Town of South Coast was formed through the amalgamation of Town of Coolangatta and Town of Southport along with the coastal areas (such as Burleigh Heads) from the Shire of Nerang on 17 June 1949 with the effect of having the present-day Gold Coast coastal strip as a single local government area. As the tourism industry grew into the 1950s, local businesses began to adopt the term Gold Coast in their names, and on 23 October 1958 the Town of South Coast was renamed Town of Gold Coast. The area was proclaimed a city, despite the lack of a cathedral, less than one year later on 16 May 1959.

The area boomed in the 1980s as a leading tourist destination. In 1994, the City of Gold Coast local government area was expanded to include the Shire of Albert, becoming the second most populous local government area in Australia after the City of Brisbane.

In 2007, the Gold Coast overtook the population of Newcastle, New South Wales, to become the sixth largest city in Australia and the largest non-capital city.

The Gold Coast hosted the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

12 Days 11 Nights, Iconic Australia

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4 Days 3 Nights, Tropical Adventure Gold Coast

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3 Nights accommodation in Surfer’s Paradise with daily breakfast
 1 Full day tour to either Movie World or Sea World (1 day admission)
 Return airport transfers on seat in coach basis
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 Driver / Guide with live commentary (during tours)
 Hotel pickup and drop-off (on tour days)
 Transport by air-conditioned coach

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6 Days 5 Nights, Gold Coast All Tour

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A Day in Paradise: Green Island Reef Tour – Full Day

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Discover the idyllic Tropical Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef, with Semi Submarine and choice of Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat

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Aquaduck Land and Water Cruise

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It's 1 hour of touring like you've never experienced before. Cruise past multi-million dollar homes along the Gold Coast before touring the streets of Surfers Paradise from the same vehicle!

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Byron Bay and Crystal Castle Tour

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Visit the Eastern most point of the Australian mainland and Cape Byron State Conservation Park and Lighthouse where you may spot incredible sealife.

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Byron Bay from Gold Coast

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Stand on the eastern most edge of the Australian continent at lifestyle capital and international tourism magnet, Byron Bay.

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Deluxe Tour Of Kuranda, The Village In The Rainforest

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Take the breathtaking Skyrail Rainforest Cableway & Scenic Railway over this World Heritage Rainforest, including immersive Aboriginal activities

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Discover The Great Barrier Reef With Sunlover Cruises

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Experience the Great Barrier Reef with Sunflower Cruises: Snorkeling, Tropical Lunch, Glass Bottom Boat, Semi-Subarine, and Pontoon at Moore Reef

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Dreamworld from Brisbane

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Bursting with the happiness of over 50 rides and attractions. Make Dreamworld your world for the day!

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Gold Coast City Sights from Brisbane

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A giant aquatic playground of stunning surf beaches and winding residential canals combine to create a day of exciting contrasts.

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Gold Coast City Sights from Gold Coast

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A giant aquatic playground of stunning surf beaches, winding residential canals and broad rivers combine to create an exciting day out.

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O’Reilly’s Green Mountains with Lunch from Gold Coast

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O’Reilly’s is situated in the centre of World-Heritage listed Lamington National Park. A mountain top rainforest wonderland of vine clad vegetation in the damp cool of ancient tree species, waterfalls and wildlife.

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Sunset Cruise Gold Coast

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Explore the calm water islands of Gold Coast Broadwater on a sunset cruise.

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Taste of the Sunshine Coast plus Australia Zoo

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Enjoy a scenic drive to the Sunshine Coast taking in stunning views of the Glasshouse Mountains en route to Austraia Zoo. Spend the morning hand-feeding kangaroos and visiting the the Tiger Temple plus much more

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