Gold Coast, Australia – Beautiful Sandy Beaches

March 31, 2009 by  
Filed under Australia

Gold Coast is the most popular destination in Australia and everyone who visits Australia for the first time as a tourist heads to Gold Coast first. Also as a result the Gold Coast is the most developed area in Australia. The beautiful sandy beaches, exquisite restaurants and the night life are much appealing to the foreign visitors.  Gold Coast is very close to Brisbane and is filled with fun filled activities. Gold Coast is often referred as to the queen of Queensland since it is located in the south east corner of Queensland. The sandy beaches is what attracted the tourists most to it and added to it is the benefit of the coral reefs which is the most attractive option for tourists coming from different countries.

Gold Coast, Australia

Gold Coast, Australia

Things to do in Gold Coast

Gold Coast is actually an extended island and there are several things to do on the island. Coolangatta for example is a popular place for surfing because the waves here are much higher.

There are nice theme arks lined along the gold coast at different spots and people traveling with young adults and children can actually have a lot of fun in these theme parks.

The Gold Coast Hinterland is a much quieter place that offers relaxation and serene environments filled with mountains and villages for people who prefer the quiet.

What to expect

Gold coast has something for everyone and the important thing to do here is to enjoy a bit of everything. This is a completely water sport area and you should be prepared for adventure and fun rather than relaxation out here.

  • James_nielsen

    The Gold Coast is not an Island at all! It is a strecth of coast line just below Brisbane and finishing on the border of New South Wales. It also emcompasses part of the surrounding hinterland!!

  • James_nielsen

    The Gold Coast is not an Island at all! It is a strecth of coast line just below Brisbane and finishing on the border of New South Wales. It also emcompasses part of the surrounding hinterland!!