Overview

Located in the south east part of Queensland, covering an area of 1400 square kilometres, this region includes districts such as Surfers Paradise, Broadwater, Currumbin, Gaven, Southport and Burleigh. The sixth largest city in Australia and one of the fastest growing regions in Australia, it has a population of around 530,000 people and expected to continue to grow by 13,000 to 16,000 people per year, so that by 2030 Gold Coast City will be home to some 900,000 residents.
The main source of revenue for the regions economy is tourism followed by finance, retail and property. The Gold Coast area is characterized and well known for its long stretches of beach accompanied by modern high rise apartment buildings running down the coast with concentrated commercial areas mainly in the Southport and Surfers Paradise areas.

Getting Around

The main way for people to travel in the Gold Coast is by car. There are major transport roads which help to move the residents of the region to their destinations. A number of roads connect the Gold Coast with Brisbane and other major hubs. The Pacific Motorway which goes through inland Queensland eventually becomes the Pacific Highway which leads through to New South Wales. The Gold Coast highway services the parts of the region that are on the coast. This road is a vital arterial road for the region.

The main public transport options in the area are the taxis, buses, trains and ferries. Trains run constantly between the Gold Coast and Brisbane with bus connections from the stations to commercial areas. Buses service all areas of the Gold Coast along with taxis with ferries only servicing limited routes.

The region is served by Gold Coast International Airport, with frequent domestic services from Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Hobart, and international services from New Zealand and Asia. Brisbane's International Airport also provides links with the USA and Europe.

The Gold Coast has a good taxi service available. Taxis can either be pre booked or flagged down from the side of the road. All taxis on the Gold Coasts are metered and are relatively inexpensive. The Gold Coast City's largest taxi fleet is Regent Taxis, please visit www.regenttaxis.com.au for more information.

Surfside Bus Services is the operator of the Gold Coast local bus transport system. A bus timetable is available by from Surfside Bus Services www.surfside.com.au

Gold Coast Trains
Trains run at regular intervals from Brisbane to the Gold Coast. Bus connections to Surfers Paradise are available from the Helensvale and Robina stations. Bus connections are also available from Nerang Railway Station to Surfers Paradise. Please visit www.qr.com.au  for a train timetable.

There are a number of ferries and water taxis operating on the Gold Coast, providing a unique transport service for visitors and residents of the City.

Climate

Gold Coast City's climate is sub-tropical with 287 days of sunshine annually. The average summer temperatures range from 19 to 29C (66 to 83F) and the average winter temperatures range from 9 to 21C (48 to 69F).

Health Service

There are numerous public and private hospitals. The Gold Coast Hospital is the main public hospital in the region.  Private hospitals throughout the area include Allamanda Private Hospital in Southport and John Flynn-Gold Coast Private Hospital in Tugun.
Attractions

The Gold Coast offer an abundance of world class attractions that appeal to all ages and tastes. With approximately 10 million tourists visiting this region every year, it is one of Australia’s leading destinations. There is a wide range of activities to get involved in whether it be going to the beach, riding a rollercoaster or going shopping. Gold Coast also offers a large selection of wildlife and theme parks, tropical rainforest with abundant wildlife and numerous bush walks.

Shopping centres, boutiques, specialty shops and markets, cafes and restaurants, trendy clubs and bars, hotels are located all over the city. Some of the main areas to go out for a bite to eat or a few beers are Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Sanctuary Cove and Main Beach. For night life, visit Jupiter’s Casino or enjoy the city’s great annual shows at the convention centre.

The Gold Coast has it all and will not disappoint. Residents can live the cosmopolitan busy city life, relax in a beach house or live in one of the wonderful suburban areas. The region remains one of Queensland’s premier places to live and visit and will continue to be in the future. 

For a list of things to do in Gold Coast, please visit Australia’s official tourism website:
www.australia.com/destinations/cities/goldcoast.aspx
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