Gold Coast
Quick Facts
- Location
- Australia, Gold Coast
- Category
- Beach & Island
- Duration
- 1-2 days
- Ticket Price
- Beaches free; Q1 and parks ticketed.
- Address
- Gold Coast QLD, Australia
- Coordinates
- -28.0003, 153.4309
Introduction
The Gold Coast, in southeast Queensland, strings 57 km of golden sand beneath a skyline of towers — Surfers Paradise and the 322-metre Q1 observation deck are the icons. This is southern-hemisphere surf culture's capital, with breaks for every level and warm winter water. To the south, Burleigh Head National Park keeps the east coast's only rainfringed beach, and humpback whales pass offshore May to November. The green hinterland of Tamborine Mountain and Springbrook National Park hides waterfalls, glow-worm caves and rainforest walks. Theme parks — Movie World, Sea World, Dreamworld — cluster denser than anywhere in Australia, and the G:link light rail stitches the beaches together.
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🛈 Practical Info
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FAQ
How much is the admission for Gold Coast?
Beaches free; Q1 and parks ticketed.
Any practical tips for visiting Gold Coast?
Sunrise on the sand and Q1 by night are the two classic shots. Multi-park online passes cut costs sharply.
How long should I spend at Gold Coast?
A typical visit takes 1-2 days.
