About the Gold Coast
Posted on May 19, 2010, under Uncategorized.
Cosmopolitan, cool and constantly evolving, the Gold Coast is Australia’s best beach getaway destination. Over 10 million visitors travel to the beaches during every year, lured under the guarantee of laidback, luxurious days and extreme, exciting nights.
Whether you’re a first-time holidaymaker or a lifelong resident, the Gold Coast has a plethora of things to explore, people to meet and things to do. It isn’t simply another destination – it’s a lifestyle.
Why see the Gold Coast?
If all-year-round sunshine and warm atmosphere plus above 57 marvelous kilometres of coastline aren’t sufficient to get you pulling out your travel bags right now, have the large variety of food and drink options, world class accommodation and ever-growing share of events to do on the Gold Coast provide even more inspiration. Are we there yet?
The top restaurants and cafes
With over 500 thriving Gold Coast restaurants, the local dining scene is proof that eating definitely is one of life’s greater pleasures. Some of the world’s finest chefs call the Gold Coast home and you could take your fancy from alfresco seafood restaurants with multi-million dollar views and modern, cosmopolitan modern buzzing eateries. Or land on chilled out, idealic Gold Coast cafes that really prove simple things – wonderful service, high quality food and glorious atmosphere – surely are the best.
Exciting things to do
The wide, wonderful and glorious landscape – combined of lush green rainforest, hinterland and mountains; stretching beaches, great blue ocean waters and the stunning Surfers Paradise skyline - that is the Gold Coast is a honest ‘grown-up’s’ playground. Things to do are surfing, fishing, sailing, water sports, golf, theme parks, film studios, action and adventure – why not see the fantastic views via helicopter, seaplane, luxury cruiser or even a hot air balloon? Anything and everything will be possible on the Gold Coast.
A wide variety of hotels and accommodation
When it’s time to lay down your weary head, you can believe you’re not dreaming - your new home away from home awaits you. The variety of Gold Coast hotels available give packages to suit all kinds of travelers, whether you are looking for five-star waterfront glamour, a unique boutique retreat or a luxurious resort set on the perfect grounds of a golf course.
International shopping scene
Having a famous shopping circuit that has your fancy of great shopping centres, remarkable open-air piazzas as well as buzzing shopping strips by the sea, you’ve got so many of reasons to bring on the plastic and come out all up to the nines with shopping bags! From the sophisticated fashion boutiques – with international and Australian flair – to hip homewares stores, whatever it is that you fancy, you’ll find it on the Gold Coast.
World-class day spas and retreats
Above all a getaway on the Gold Coast is coming and splurging in the all-important ‘me-time’ and there just can be no simpler way to totally enjoy this than booking yourself in for a relaxing day at one of the joyous Gold Coast day spas. Whether it’s a muscle-relaxing massage, a radiance-boosting facial, or an all-day pamper package offering a nutritious and restaurant style meal, the Gold Coast wellness industry holds a package to suit all requirements.
Large international events and unique local festivals
Part of the continuing appeal of the Gold Coast exists in the regular stream of huge international events and tonnes of community events that take place. With any given day on the Gold Coast, you may be finding yourself by open-air concerts, international sporting events and professional surfing tournaments plus music, art, food and film festivals alike. No arena is left out on the Gold Coast, providing you with ever more excitement to check it out!
Thinking about holidaying on the Gold Coast? If so, visit the Gold Coast Guide for a review of Gold Coast attractions including things to do, things to see and tips on how to find a great restaurant; Gold Coast restaurants offers some of the best food in Australia.
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