Gold Coast

ABOUT THE PLACE : Officially called Gold Coast since 1958, this beautiful subtropical region in Southeast Queensland was, till 1823, inhabited by aborigines. The most popular tourism destination in Queensland. Gold Coast Brisbane is the third largest film production centre in Australia, and Warner Brothers Studio have a studio here, where films like Scooby Doo and House of Wax were filmed. Here you'll find extensive surfing facilities and beaches, famous theme parks and more!

THINGS TO SEE AND DO AT GOLD COAST :

You'll find Gold Coast a great holiday option. Here's some exciting places you could check out :

• Marvel at the 1059 ft Q1 Building, the tallest all-residential building in the world
• Experience the World Heritage listed Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves and the Lamington National Park
• Tour the exciting theme parks at Northern Gold Coast, like Dreamworld, Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World and more!

Gold Coast has some of the best surf breaks in Australia, including Main Beach, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads and the area known as the Surfers Paradise, with many of the beaches patrolled. You can

• Hire surf boards, wake boards and body boards from Surfers Paradise Beach and have a go at the exciting watersports
• Take a shot at beach volleyball at the Central Surfers Paradise Main Beach
• Enjoy the seascape or lounge in one of the many cafes and eateries lining the beaches

(link to Surfers Paradise Beach page)

ACCOMMODATION:

Stay in any one of the approximately 13,000 guestrooms on Gold Coast . With accommodation options ranging from backpacker hostels to luxury resorts, you'll always find something to suit your pocket here! Here are a few select picks:

19 th Avenue on the Beach, Palm Beach Gold Coast – The resort opens on to the Palm Beach and offers a luxurious spa, centrally heated pool, individual spas and balconies, washing machines and a choice between sub penthouse, one-bedroom two-bedroom and three-bedrooms. Prices range between 130 and 485 Au $.

Breakfree Beachcomber Surfers Resort , Surfers Paradise Gold Coast- Only a few steps to the beach, you can choose from standard hotel rooms, studios with kitchens and self contained one bedroom apartments with fully equipped kitchens.There's an indoor and outdoor spa, individual balconies and a barbeque court. Prices vary between Au $ 122 and 361. For online booking, go to www.queenslandholidays.com.au

Broadbeach Pacific Resort: At the heart of Gold Coast, it offers one or two bedroom apartments, a sunny balcony and amazing shopping destinations just a stone's throw away. Prices vary between 175 and 250 Au $.

Some of the best backpackers in Queensland are in Gold Coast. You can try out Aquarius Backpackers , Gold Coast – Quality rooms and dorms provide for either four or six share, twin or double, with maximum price being 80 Au $. There's also a 50 inch plasma TV and free DVDS!

To reach Gold Coast fastest, take one of the two Airtrains that depart from Brisbane Airport for Gold Coast every day. The oneway fare is only Au $ 23.30. So, make your way to Gold Coast and have an exciting, action-packed holiday that makes you crave for more!