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Located an hour's drive south of Brisbane and stretching along 70km of coastline lies Australia's biggest, busiest and most vibrant tourist resort - the Gold Coast. The impressive coastal strip is dominated by high-rise accommodation, retail and tourist shops, international-standard resorts and restaurants, nightclubs and neon signs. The most famous stretch of Gold Coast beach is glittering Surfers Paradise.

The Gold Coast has a warm, balmy climate with over 300 sunny days per year. Together with the cooler subtropical rainforest ranges in the hinterland, with their wealth of scenic treasures, the Gold Coast is extremely popular with tourists and residents seeking a relaxed lifestyle in great surroundings.

Boasting more than 40 patrolled beaches in summer and several waterways, the Gold Coast offers a variety of watersports. Surfing, windsurfing, boogie boarding, swimming, sailing, scuba diving, jet skiing, fishing and canoeing contribute to its appeal. The quiet and peaceful hinterland offers opportunities for bushwalking, camping, freshwater-dam fishing and scenic drives.

A myriad of theme parks, including Dreamworld, Sea World, Warner Bros Movie World, and Wet 'n' Wild Water World together with world-class shops, restaurants and outdoor activities attract well over 4 million visitors to the Gold Coast each year. This resort does not sleep; Jupiters Casino, nightclubs and bustling bars provide a hectic nightlife. For culture lovers, the Gold Coast Arts Centre, the largest regional centre in Australia, offers comedy nights, jazz, theatre, ballet and musicals.