


Sun, sand, and sea – the Gold Coast's alliterative assets – are on impressive display at this iconic three-kilometer-long beach. Surfers Paradise Beach Surfers Paradise Beach | Photo Copyright: Karen Hastings Best of all, the sun shines on the subtropical Gold Coast more than 300 days a year.įind the best places to visit on this sun-soaked coast with our list of the top attractions on the Gold Coast.ġ. In the hinterland, nature lovers can relax amid rolling green valleys, lushly cloaked peaks, and World Heritage-listed rainforests. Golden beaches stretch for miles south to Coolangatta, and wildlife parks top the list of popular family attractions. Surfers Paradise Beachīeyond the buzz of this holiday hot spot, you'll find plenty of peaceful escapes. Not far from the city, the famous Gold Coast theme parks add to all the exciting things to do. Skyscrapers back a beautiful stretch of blond beach, and designer shops and lively entertainment venues sit a short stroll from the soft sands. Surfers Paradise is the tourist hub of this glamorous coastal strip, which stretches along the South East Queensland coast from Coolangatta to Southport, and it's a bit like an Aussie version of Miami Beach.

The Gold Coast is one of Australia's most famous vacation destinations.
