Sophisticated, sassy and up to the minute, the Gold Coast is Australia’s number one beach vacation spot. More than 10 million tourists go to the city during every year, pulled in by the utopia of perfect, pampered days and extreme, exciting nights.

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

Why go to the Gold Coast?
If all-year-round beach sun and warm air to breathe plus more than 57 awesome kilometres of coastline aren’t what will to get you grabbing your travel bags right now, have the expansive share of food and drink choices, world class accommodation and endless choice of fun activities to do on the Gold Coast provide even more incentive. Are we there yet?

The best restaurants and cafes
With more than 500 thriving Gold Coast restaurants, the local dining scheme is all about that eating definitely is one of life’s better pleasures. Some of the world’s greatest chefs call the Gold Coast home and you might take your choice from alfresco seafood restaurants with multi-million dollar outlooks and modern, cosmopolitan up to the minute rush eateries. Or take chilled, perfectly Gold Coast cafes that really show simple things – wonderful service, quality food and amazing atmosphere – really are the best.

Exciting things to do
The wide, wonderful and colourful landscape – picture lush green rainforest, hinterland and mountains; expansive beaches, deep blue ocean waters and the stunning Surfers Paradise skyline - that is the Gold Coast is a honest ‘grown-up’s’ playground. Things to do could be surfing, fishing, sailing, water sports, golf, theme parks, film studios, action and adventure – why not look at the spectacular scenery by helicopter, seaplane, luxury cruiser or even a hot air balloon? Anything and everything will be done on the Gold Coast.

A wide variety of hotels and accommodation
When it’s time to rest your weary head, you can realize you’re not dreaming - your new home away from home awaits. The plethora of Gold Coast hotels on offer boast varieties for all sorts of travelers, whether you want five-star waterfront glamour, a unique boutique retreat or a luxurious resort set on the ideallic grounds of a golf course.

International shopping scene
With a reputed shopping circuit that has your choice of sizeable shopping centres, remarkable open-air piazzas and buzzing shopping strips by the beach, we have plenty of reasons to bring on the plastic and come back all up to the nines with shopping bags! From the iconic fashion boutiques – with international and Australian flair – to unique homewares stores, whatever it is you’re searching for, you’ll find it on the Gold Coast.

World-class day spas and retreats
Above all a vacation on the Gold Coast is coming and splurging in the necessary ‘me-time’ and there simply is no easier way to really enjoy it than to book yourself in for a pampering beauty therapy package at one of the unsurpassed Gold Coast day spas. Whether it’s a muscle-relaxing massage, a radiance-boosting facial, or an all-day pamper package with a nutritious and tasty meal, the Gold Coast personal health spas has a service for all desires.

Large international events and unique local festivals
Part of the permanent excitement of the Gold Coast is drawn in the permanent stream of large international events and unique local events that are planned. For any given day on the Gold Coast, you could be drawn in by open-air concerts, international sporting events and professional surfing tournaments plus music, art, food and film festivals alike. No arena is forgotten on the Gold Coast, gracing you ever more inclination to drop in!

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.

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