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WELCOME TO THE GOLD COAST
Australia’s Gold Coast is a very unique area and is one of the world’s best holiday destinations. It has everything that is great
about Australia! A spectacular coastline, World Heritage listed rainforest, exciting city centre, theme parks, shopping,
restaurants and year round events. The Gold Coast’s excellent weather allows travellers to freely enjoy all the city sights and
experiences. Many shops, restaurants and attractions are open late into the night so there is always something to do.
Families, couples and business travellers all have a great time on the Gold Coast, with attractions including some of the
world’s tallest and fastest thrill rides, encounters with koalas, kangaroos and wildlife, tours to the rainforest or reef and
exciting events. The Gold Coast invites you to be excited, it dares you to be invigorated and it encourages you to discover for
yourself why this area has always been and continues to be a firm favourite for New Zealanders.
WELCOME TO THE GOLD COAST
Must See & Do
EVENTS
Theme Parks: The largest selection of family theme parks! Family
favourites such as Dreamworld, Sea World, Wet’n’Wild and
WhiteWater World are sure to please. Warner Bros. Movie World and
the Australian Outback Spectacular provide their own unique feel,
while Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary creates a never ending interactive
experience with nature’s many creatures.
Pacific Fair: The best shopping experience on the Gold Coast
with many fashion and accessory stores! Conveniently located at
Broadbeach.
Harbour Town: A vibrant outlet shopping destination. Explore
colourful avenues lined with a myriad of stores selling some of the
world’s most famous labels and designer brands at discounted
prices!
Beaches: More than 70km of open coastline! Whether it’s for a
stroll at sunset, beach fishing at dusk, a leisurely swim, an adventure
packed scuba dive or even if it’s to take on the swell with your board,
the Gold Coasts numerous beaches are famous for their clean, warm
blue waters, golden sand and never ending sunshine.
Golf: The Gold Coast is a golfer’s paradise with more clubs and
courses per square kilometre than any other region in the world!
Whether you are looking for a world class championship course
designed by one of the world’s best players, or a driving range to hit
a few balls, you will find exactly what you are after.
Sanctuary Cove Boat Show: May
Blues on Broadbeach: May
Gold Coast Airport Marathon: June – July
Tastes of Gold Coast Food & Wine Festival: TBA
Broadbeach Blends of Jazz Festival: TBA
Swell Sculpture: TBA
NetFest: September
Armor All Gold Coast 600 V8 Supercars: October
Gold Coast Rugby Sevens: November
PKRA World Professional Kitesurfing Tour: November
Pan Pacific Masters Games: November
Gold Coast Hinterland: One of the most biologically diverse regions
in Australia. The Hinterland’s densely forested McPherson Range is
home to a host of beautiful wildlife and tropical plant species. From
Tamborine Mountain in the north to Lamington and Springbrook
National Parks in the south, the area offers spectacular views and
natural wonders.
Marina Mirage Shopping Complex: Features a range of exclusive
and designer boutiques, art galleries and restaurants also offers
several eating areas and bars where you can relax and prepare for
more shopping and spending.
Broadbeach Café Precinct: Regarded as a dining mecca,
Broadbeach has successfully created the food lover’s dream escape
with only the best of champagne salons, culinary creations and a
wide variety of gourmet delis, bistros and brasseries.
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