Gold Coast

Sun, fun and glamour

Watch the sun rise on the beach, spend your days in the sand and soak up all the glamour and nightlife that the glittering Gold Coast has to offer! Known as Queensland’s playground, the Gold Coast well and truly represents its name. Fun, sun, sand and glamour abound and there are activities to suit all type of traveller, all year-round! From world-class dining, to championship golf; high-brand shopping, to beach-chic boutiques; hiking trails; theme parks and everything in between, the Gold Coast epitomises what it means to really get out and enjoy the Sunshine State!

The Gold Coast is situated in the southeast of the Queensland, next to the New South Wales border. The region spans from the pristine beach that lines the coast, to theme parks slightly more inland and all the way up to the hinterland mountains, including Mount Tambourine. There is so much to do and see when you visit this captivating region and one week won’t seem enough! Spend a day bushwalking and cool down with a dip in a secluded waterfall; play beach cricket in the sands of Burleigh or Surfers Paradise; stand-up paddleboard in Tallebudgera Creek or cuddle a koala at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.

For those who want to get their adrenaline pumping, the Gold Coast offers jet boating, parasailing, kite surfing, zip lining, horseback riding and so much more! Visit Sea World, Movie World, Wet‘n’Wild, Outback Spectacular, Dreamworld or  WhiteWater World or attend one of the many festivals that happen throughout the year along the coast! Dining options range from street food at the night markets, to 7-course degustation menus. Pampering parlours abound, there are festivals and live music to enjoy, plus a range of family-friendly activities immediately surrounding each of the resorts. Contact our My QLD Holiday Experts to find out more or take a look out our hot Gold Coast deals here!