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Gold Coast Australia
Non stop entertainment, beachfront Esplanades, shopping, natural beauty of the hinterland and theme parks are just some of the features of the Gold Coast. The Gold Coast consists of some 35 patrolled beaches along a 70 kilometre coast. Some of these beaches are among the best in the world. The main centres are Surfers Paradise, Palm Beach, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads and Coolangatta. Along most of these Gold Coast beaches you have parklands for your enjoyment which feature barbecues, toilet facilities, shaded areas, picnic spots and seating. The Gold Coast is not just beaches - it boasts a beautiful hinterland, wildlife sanctuary, many Gold Coast theme parks, farm stay resorts, golf courses, shopping and nightlife. Gold Coast City spans across 1,402 square kilometres (approx. 541 square miles) featuring 70 kilometres of coastline from South Stradbroke Island to Rainbow Bay. With a population of approximately 450,000 it is the sixth
largest city in Australia. This is expected to increase to more
than 500,000 within the next decade. Gold Coast City's climate is sub-tropical with 287 days of sunshine annually. Average Summer Temperatures: 19 to 29 degrees Celsius (66 to 83 degrees Fahrenheit).Average Winter Temperatures: 9 to 21 degrees Celsius (48 to 69 degrees Fahrenheit). Gold Coast Airport has undergone refurbishment, which has positioned it as the South Pacific's leading leisure destination. A rail link and Pacific Motorway contects Brisbane to the Gold Coast. For how to get around Gold Coast City visit our transport page. |
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