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Gold Coast City Guide
Australia> Gold Coast City
If you like sun, surf and sand, unpolluted air and a relaxed
lifestyle, then you'll love the Gold Coast of Australia.
The pure, white sands frame the towering skyline of Surfers
Paradise on one side and on the other, mountains of lush
green hide untouched secrets of the tropical rainforest.
This popular haven is located on the Eastern seaboard of
Australia just 80km south of the City of Brisbane.
The Gold Coast can boast an average of 245 days of fine
weather each year and daytime temperatures above 22 degrees
for 279 days a year. A 70-km stretch of golden surf beaches
backed by a glorious cosmopolitan playground of resorts,
shops, nightclubs, wildlife attractions and theme parks.
There are myriad of events being held yearly in Gold Coast,
for instance, Magic Millions Summer Racing Carnival, Queensland
Board Riding Championships, Wintersun Rock n' Roll Festival,
IndyCarnival and other fantastic events as well.
If you are a nature enthusiast; you could visit the Currumbin
Sanctuary. It is "a world of Aussie Wildlife in the heart
of Gold Coast". Fleays Wildlife Park is also where you could
enjoy wildlife shows and Aboriginal bush-magic activities.
Experience an exhilarating balloon, experience all the
thrills of parasailing, bungy jump, or try your hand at
deep sea game fishing or go scuba diving. These are the
colorful activities at Gold Coast. Enjoy a 24-hour fun and
try luck at the Conrad Jupiters Casino, the famous Queensland's
first legal casino, located in the heart of Broadbeach.
For the shopaholics, shop in the popular shopping spots
in Gold Coast: Pacific Fair complex, Paradise Centre, Australia
Fair and Robina Town Centre. These places offer you an unsurpassed
shopping from clothing to souvenirs.
Getting There and Moving Around
By rail
A modern and convenient rail service connects Brisbane
and the Gold Coast with stations at Beenleigh, Ormeau, Coomera,
Helensvale, Nerang and Robina.
By road
Coachtrans buses depart from major Gold Coast hotels from
9.00am daily.
Moving around
Gold Coast is well serviced by buses. There are wide range
of bus tours and charter buses, as well as luxury limousine
services and car rentals readily available. So, it is easy
to be there.
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