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Gold Coast Travel Guide
Places to visit, things to do, local food and the best time to go – Gold Coast, Queensland.
- Best time: September to November & March to May
- 17 places to see
About Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is a metropolitan region south of Brisbane on Australia’s east coast. It's famed for its long sandy beaches, surfing spots and elaborate system of inland canals and waterways. It’s also home to theme parks such as Dreamworld, Sea World and Wet’n’Wild. Inland, hiking trails crisscross Lamington National Park’s mountain ridges and valleys, home to rare birds and rainforest.
Places to visit in Gold Coast
- Lamington National Park
- Tallebudgera Creek
- Coombabah Lake Conservation
- Broadbeach
- SkyPoint Observation Deck
- Tamborine National Park
- DreamWorld And Whitewater World
- Jellurgal Cultural Centre
- Infinity
- Main Beach
- Wet N Wild
- Purling Brooks Fall
- Gold Coast City Art Gallery
- Coolangatta-Greenmount Beach
- David Fleay Wildlife Park
- Burleigh Head National Park
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Things to do in Gold Coast
- Cuddle The Koalas
- Honeybee Tour
- Wildlife Tour
- Sea World Tour
- Whale Watching
- Warner Brothers Movie World Tour
- WhiteWater World
- Explore Tamborine Mountain Glow-Worm Caves
- Enjoy At Infinity Attraction
- Skydiving
- Aussie Farm Tour
- Museum And Art Tour
- Go Karting
- Tree Top Walkway
- A Day At King Tutts Putt Putt
Famous food in Gold Coast
- Coconut macadamia prawns
- Angus beef patties
- Betty's Classic Stack burgers
- Southern Fried Chicken Burger
- Pork Belly Burger
- Shroom Burger
- Concretes
- Liqueur
- Liqueur chocolate
Things to buy in Gold Coast
- Clothes
- Accessories
- Bags
- Shoes
- Cosmetics
- Grocery
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Homeware items
Where to shop in Gold Coast
- Paradise Centre
- Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
- Chevron Renaissance
- Stockland Burleigh Heads
- Robina Town Centre
- Australia Fair Shopping Centre
- Marina Mirage
- Runaway Bay Centre
- Ferry Road Markets
- Harbour Town
Night life
- 7D Cinema
- SinCity
- Love Nightlife
- 1two3 Lounge Bar
- Hollywood Showgirls
- Cocktails And Dreams Nightclub
- Vanity Nightclub
- Platinum Nightclub
