venues - Business Gold Coast

Sport 

The cenTre for high performance sporTs Training 

www.sportgoldcoast.com.au

AustrAliA’s best 

trAining environment 

the gold Coast offers: 

n a sports-friendly local 

community 

n 10 hours of sunshine a day 

for approximately 300 days 

a year 

n world-class training venues 

within minutes of two 

international airports 

n beaches, rainforests 

and city streets for 

cross-training 

the support of A 

winning teAm 

sport gold Coast: 

n is a full-service online 

directory 

n is a one-stop-shop for 

sporting enquiries on 

accommodation, facilities 

and services 

n offers friendly advice over 

the phone 

n can organise pre-camp 

tours of locations and 

facilities 

world-ClAss 

trAining venues 

the gold Coast boasts: 

n olympic diving and 

swimming complexes 

n sophisticated athletics 

tracks and football pitches 

n a vast natural environment 

for cross-training 

leAding sports 

sCienCe CApAbility 

on the gold Coast 

you’ll find: 

n state-of-the-art motion 

analysis testing facilities 

n advanced strength and 

conditioning coaches 

n internationally recognised 

expertise in medicine and 

sports science 

ACCommodAtion 

options 

A variety of gold Coast 

hotels and resorts: 

n offer customised 

accommodation for 

sporting teams 

n are experienced hosts of 

national and international 

sporting teams 

n boast support facilities 

including gymnasiums, 

saunas and spas 

n have trained chefs with 

experience providing 

specific nutritional support 

A world 

beyond trAining 

during time-out sporting 

teams can enjoy: 

n a natural playground of 

beaches, waterways and 

bushland 

n a variety of shopping, 

dining, nightlife, and 

relaxation retreats 

n theme parks and a host of 

other tourist attractions

Mayor’s welcome 

southport pool complex 

i’m delighted to extend to you an invitation to visit our beautiful city to 

undertake training as part of your high performance sporting program. 

Millions of visitors flock to Gold Coast City 

each year to experience our world-famous 

beaches and majestic World-Heritage listed 

rainforests. Within this idyllic setting lies 

the fastest growing city in Australia, with a 

permanent population in excess of 500,000. 

Our city has a long history as a centre for 

sporting excellence, with a proud sporting 

ethos and dynamic can-do attitude. Sporting 

teams have access to natural resources 

and purpose-built facilities to assist with 

preparation for major competition. Pleasant 

summers and warm winters make for an 

environment fit for year-round training. 

Excellent facilities, expert sports science capabilities 

and dedicated sport-friendly accommodation 

make training in our city effective and enjoyable. 

As a former Olympic athlete, I understand the 

requirements of elite athletes. That’s why our city 

has created Sport Gold Coast. Designed to be 

a one-stop shop for national and international 

sporting teams, Sport Gold Coast can assist 

squads with location enquiries, facilities, sports 

science, accommodation and more. 

We’re not just about sport though. Our city’s 

strategic location and low-cost base also make it 

a hot-spot for business growth. With a substantial 

and fast growing business community, Gold Coast 

City has moved past the role of a regional service 

economy, to that of a globally focused exporter. 

Driving our business sector is our Economic 

Development Branch, BusinessGC. Funded by the 

Gold Coast City Council, BusinessGC is responsible 

for developing a sustainable Gold Coast City 

economy through industry development initiatives 

and investment attraction programs. 

Gold Coast City’s relaxed lifestyle and diverse 

attractions continue to make the region one of 

Australia’s most popular and enduring tourism 

destinations. We are committed to sharing our success 

with you, so read on and find out a little more about 

our great city and what we have to offer you. 

Ron Clarke m b e 

Gold Coast City Mayor 

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Australia’s best 

training location 

“The Gold Coast is our 

number one Asia Pacific 

training destination.” 

Graeme Thompson – England Rugby 

League World Cup Team Manager 

gold coast city is widely acknowledged as one of the best sports 

training locations in the world. fabulous weather, superb facilities, 

sports science specialists and a welcoming local community combine to 

make the region ideal for sports training. 

Queensland and interstate sporting teams have enjoyed 

the benefits of training on the Gold Coast for many years, 

but the 2000 Sydney Olympics opened the doors for teams 

from around the world. More than 1300 athletes from 

15 countries trained in the city during the lead up to the 

games. Since then a growing number of sporting teams 

have flocked to the Gold Coast time and again. 

World-class training venues are within minutes of two 

international airports. As well as boasting Olympic-standard 

swimming pools and athletics facilities, the Gold Coast also 

offers incredible cross-training locations. 

Sporting teams can make use of 55 kilometres of sandy 

beaches with a 36-kilometre network of pathways. The 

track, called the Gold Coast Oceanway, stretches from 

the Gold Coast Seaway in the north, to the Point Danger 

Lighthouse in the south. Alternatively, teams can head to 

the Hinterland and train on several leafy rainforest tracks. 

Great weather means sporting teams are able to train 

outdoors more often. The region receives an average of 

10 hours sunshine a day for approximately 300 days a year. 

Gold Coast City quick facts 

Population 524,667 (June 07) 

Time zone AEST (non daylight) 

International dialling country code +61 

Currency Australian Dollar (AU$) 

Sub-tropical climate 

Average summer temperatures 19 – 29˚C 

(66 – 83˚F) 

Average winter temperatures 9 – 21˚C 

(48 – 69˚F) 

Summer December – February 

Autumn/Fall March – May 

Winter June – August 

Spring September – November 

Approx sunrise/sunset summer 4.50am/7pm 

Approx sunrise/sunset winter 6.30am/5pm 

Average rainfall summer 67mm 

Average rainfall winter 76mm 

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the support of a 

winning team 

sport gold coast delivers world-class sports training experiences, by 

offering free advice and local knowledge. 

Sport Gold Coast, an initiative of Gold Coast City 

Council’s Economic Development Branch, is a ‘one 

stop shop’ for high performance sports teams. Sport 

Gold Coast offers information on accommodation, 

training facilities and associated services. 

Sport Gold Coast can assist with: 

• comprehensive tours of sporting facilities 

and accommodation options 

• speedy clearance on arrival at local airports for 

teams travelling from overseas 

• contact details of local experts in sport-related fields 

including medicine, strength and conditioning 

• information on local transport 

• facilitation of meetings and relationships with 

local providers including sporting organisations, 

facility managers, private providers, and 

Queensland Government agencies. 

Sport Gold Coast 

t: +61 7 5581 7528 

f: +61 7 5581 7838 

e: sport@goldcoast.qld.gov.au 

w: www.sportgoldcoast.com.au 

“Gold Coast City provided 

me with my best ever 

preparation for an Olympic 

Games. The location, 

the venues, the support 

and the organisation were 

world class.” 

Sir Steven Redgrave, Great Britain, 

five time Gold Medallist (Rowing) 

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world-class 

training venues 

Brisbane Airport 

one hour drive 

Pacific Motorway 

COOMERA 

Skilled Park Stadium 

Somerset College 

NERANG 

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6 

ROBINA 

MUDGEERABA 

RUNAWAY BAY 

Gold Coast Stadium 

5 

8 

Sports Super Centre 

2 

10 

Gold Coast Athletics Centre 

1 

7 

Southport Pool Complex 

The Southport School 

SOUTHPORT 

4 

SURFERS PARADISE 

BROADBEACH 

Miami Swimming Pool 

Bond University 

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Gold Coast Airport 

BURLEIGH HEADS 

Tallebudgera Active 

Recreation Centre 

and Leisure Centre 

CURRUMBIN 

COOLANGATTA 

successful sporting teams from across the globe visit the gold coast to 

train at world-class sporting facilities. 

Skilled Park Stadium is a $160 million, 27,400-seat 

rectangular stadium based in Robina, at the 

southern end of the Gold Coast. The multipurpose, 

world-class sporting and entertainment 

stadium is the new home of the Gold Coast Titans 

National Rugby League team. 

Gold Coast Stadium at Carrara has a four court 

stadium, training fields and an equestrian and 

special events area. The premier open air venue 

seats 18,000 spectators and is easily accessible by 

rail from Brisbane and the Gold Coast. 

Gold Coast Athletics Centre regularly hosts 

national, state and regional athletics events. 

This facility is modern, centrally located adjacent 

to Griffith University and is available for event and 

individual bookings. The venue boasts a 400-metre 

Mondo artificial running surface, full throwing 

cage for hammer and discus, as well as photo 

finish capabilities. 

Other elite training venues include pool complexes, 

indoor sports centres and football fields. 

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“The facilities available, 

the beach and the weather 

all make for the perfect 

camp environment for 

our swimmers.” 

Vince Raleigh AIS Senior Coach and 

Australian Swimming Team Coach 

2008 Olympic Games 

Bond University pool 

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Bond University Institute for Sport 

Bond University, University Drive, robina, Queensland 4226 

SwImmInG 

• 50m Olympic, eight-lane heated pool with racing blocks 

• backstroke flags and anti-wave lane ropes 

• heated spa 

• spectator seating for 500 

• suitable for synchronised swimming and water polo 

TEnnIS 

• three rebound ace courts 

• two synthetic grass courts 

RUGBy UnIon, RUGBy LEaGUE, FooTBaLL, CRICkET 

• sports fields with flood lighting 

• clubhouse 

• exclusive change rooms 

BEaCh VoLLEyBaLL 

• four-court beach volleyball centre 

• full flood lighting 

BaSkETBaLL, BadmInTon, nETBaLL, FUTSaL, VoLLEyBaLL 

• indoor multi-purpose sports hall can cater for basketball, badminton, 

netball, futsal and volleyball 

aLL SpoRTS 

• fully equipped gymnasium and exclusive change rooms 

• fully equipped laboratory with cutting edge technology 

• comprehensive group exercise studios for aerobics, yoga and pilates 

• boxing circuit room and spinning room 

• personal training studio 

Tried and tested by 

Australian Football League teams 

Swimming Federations including Australia, China, France 

Rugby League teams including England 

t: +61 7 5595 4100 

e: buis@bond.edu.au 

w: www.bond.edu.au/sport 

2 Gold Coast athletics Centre 

3 

Gold Coast Stadium 

parklands Drive, southport, Queensland 4215 

TRaCk and FIELd 

• international standard track and field facility 

• eight-lane 400m synthetic athletics track with a 10-lane straight 

• field event facilities 

• floodlighting for night training 

• photo finish capabilities 


Athletics teams from Denmark, Sweden and Great Britain 

Teams competing in the Pan Pacific Masters Games 

2008 under 20 Australian Athletics Championships teams 

t: +61 7 5581 1542 

e: communityvenuebooking@goldcoast.qld.gov.au 


venues 


nerang–Broadbeach road, carrara, Queensland 4211 

RUGBy UnIon, RUGBy LEaGUE, FooTBaLL, CRICkET 

• television quality lighting incorporating six towers, 68m high 

• quality natural turf field 

• modern team areas and warm up rooms 

• seating for 8800 

• corporate areas, suites and function rooms 


Australian and English Rugby League teams 

Australian Football League teams 

Football teams from Norway, Brazil and Qatar 

t: +61 7 5581 1542 

e: communityvenuebooking@goldcoast.qld.gov.au 


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4 miami Swimming pool 

5 Skilled park Stadium 

pacific avenue, miami, Queensland 4220 

SwImmInG and waTER poLo 

• 50m x eight-lane outdoor, heated swimming pool 

(both ends 1.1m deep and centre 2m deep) 

• 50m x 25m x 2m constant depth outdoor, heated pool 

• flood lighting for night training 


Triathlon teams including Australia and Great Britain 

Swimming teams including Australia and China 

Rugby League teams 

t: +61 7 5572 8870 

e: miamiolympicpool@bigpond.com 


centre Line place, robina, Queensland 4226 

RUGBy UnIon, RUGBy LEaGUE, FooTBaLL 

• Queensland’s newest major sporting facility 

• 27,400 seat stadium 

• state-of-the-art technologies to enhance spectator experience 

• environmentally-friendly design 

• two 500 person function rooms 

• 100 open corporate boxes 

• 25 enclosed suites 


National Rugby League games 

2008 Rugby League World Cup games 

Home to the Gold Coast Titans National Rugby League team 

t: +61 7 5656 5500 

e: info@skilledpark.com.au 

w: www.skilledpark.com.au 



6 Somerset College 

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Southport pool Complex 

somerset Drive, mudgeeraba, Queensland 4213 

TEnnIS 

• five tennis courts including rebound ace, grass and three all-weather 


• 50m x 25m, 10-lane heated swimming pool 

• 30m x 35m area with 2m depth suitable for water polo or synchronised swimming 

• water polo goals, balls and hats supplied on request 

• electronic touchpads and timing 

aLL SpoRTS 

• one grass hockey pitch 

• one grass football pitch 

• two full rugby fields 

• two turf cricket pitches 


Tennis players Andre Agassi, Martina Navratilova and Scott Draper 

Rugby teams including Queensland Reds 

Swimming teams including Australia, Japan, France, China 

t: +61 7 5530 4100 

e: csayer@somerset.qld.edu.au 

w: www.somerset.qld.edu.au 

marine parade, southport, Queensland 4215 

dIVInG, SwImmInG and waTER poLo 

• eight-lane 50m heated swimming pool 

• eight-lane 25m heated swimming pool 

• indoor learn-to-swim pool 

• eight-lane 21m x 33m heated diving pool 

• two 1m maxi-flex B springboards 

• three 3m maxi-flex B springboards 

• diving pool has 1m, 3m, 5m, 7.5m and 10m platforms 

• diving platforms covered with ‘Rough-Tex’ non-slip surface 

• 10m platform is 3m wide for synchronised diving 


Australian Women’s Water Polo team 

USA Synchronised Swimming team 

Swimming teams including New Caledonia, USA and Canada 

t: +61 7 5531 1446 

e: swimpool@qld.chariot.net.au 


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Sports Super Centre, Runaway Bay 

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Sports Super Centre 

cnr sports Drive and morala avenue, runaway Bay, 

Queensland 4216 

RUGBy UnIon, RUGBy LEaGUE, FooTBaLL 

• stadium seating for 6000 

• floodlit team euro polythene training field 

• quality natural turf field 

• 600m2 gym and outdoor boxing gym 

TRaCk and FIELd 

• floodlit IAAF eight lane 400m Mondo athletic track with 10-lane sprint track 

• field accommodated high jump, pole vault and separate long and triple jumps 

• separate throwing field for shot put, javelin, discus and hammer 


• 50m eight-lane stainless steel outdoor heated Myrtha Olympic pool 

• 20m indoor heated training pool 

GymnaSTICS 

• double sprung tumbling track 

• foam training pit, and trampoline area 

TEnnIS 

• floodlit, nine court complex with clay, synthetic grass and hard-court surfaces 

aLL SpoRTS 

• two Olympic standard beach volleyball courts 

• covered spectator stands 

• full ‘Sports Medicine Clinic’ with physio support 

• indoor lecture theatres and group exercise areas 

• full archery field, targets, and equipment 

aCCommodaTIon 

• lodge style accommodation for 270 athletes, restaurant and café 


International Rugby Union and Rugby League teams 

National AFL and soccer teams 

Athletics teams from the USA, England, and Canada 

Triathlon teams from Portugal, Belgium and Germany 

t: +61 7 5500 9988 

e: administration@rbssc.com.au 

w: www.rbssc.com.au 



9 Tallebudgera active Recreation Centre 

and Tallebudgera Leisure Centre 

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The Southport School 

1525 gold coast highway, north palm Beach, 

Queensland 4221 

FIELdS 

aLL SpoRTS 

Located adjacent to the beach for cross-training 

• three multi-purpose international standard indoor courts for judo, netball, 

volleyball, basketball, badminton and futsal 

• 250-seat grandstand 

• two outdoor national standard multi-purpose courts with floodlighting for 

night training or competition in tennis, basketball and netball 

• one 100m x 150m outdoor field with lighting for rugby union, rugby league 

and football games 

• 25m six-lane swimming pool with wheelchair access 

• high and low ropes courses 

• fully accessible gymnasium 

• recreation camp able to accommodate groups of up to 480 people 

in ensuite cabins 

• various group package deals including accommodation, catering, 

instructor led activities and facility hire 


State basketball teams 

National Rugby League teams 

Queensland Women’s Weightlifting squad 

t: +61 7 5507 0200 

e: info.tallebudgera@dlgsr.qld.gov.au 

w: www.sportrec.qld.gov.au/tallebudgera.cfm 

Winchester street, southport, Queensland 4215 

• nine international standard ovals to accommodate rugby union, rugby league, 

football and cricket 


• international standard 50m, 12 lane pool with racing blocks 

(heated all year round) 

• Olympic standard lane ropes and lighting 

• 25m, six-lane lap pool for warm up/down (heated all year round) 

• water polo facilities 

GymnaSTICS 

• training pit and equipment 

aLL SpoRTS 

• multi-sport arena with two indoor courts 

• one undercover court for basketball, badminton, volleyball, futsal, gymnastics 

and rockclimbing 

• retractable seating for 1000 people 

• television standard lighting 

• weights room 

• five rebound tennis courts with floodlighting 


Australian men’s and women’s basketball teams 

Rugby teams from England and Hong Kong 

Swimming teams from Great Britain and Australia 

t: +61 7 5531 9915 

e: sports@tss.qld.edu.au 

w: www.tss.qld.edu.au 

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other sporting 

facilities 

anZ Ladies masters Tournament royal pines resort 

complementing the gold coast’s large sporting infrastructure are many 

facilities catering to a wide range of sports: 

badminton 

boating 

boxing 

canoeing 

golf 

gymnastics 

hockey 

horse riding 

motorsports 

netball 

polo 

rowing 

table tennis 

tennis 

volleyball 

For information on the facilities and services provided visit www.sportgoldcoast.com.au 

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a world beyond 

training 

gold coast city offers an envious lifestyle. it is a place of energy, 

excitement, culture and entertainment. The city is a natural playground 

of beaches, waterways and bushland bordered by a beautiful coastline 

and mountainous hinterland. 

Our residents enjoy a standard of living which is arguably 

one of the best in the world. A stable political and 

social climate, prosperous economic environment and 

quality public services combine with our pristine natural 

environment to create a city with immense global appeal. 

Gold Coast City is also one of the most cost-effective 

places to live, with the cost of items, such as housing and 

transport, below that of Australia’s other major cities. 

Known world-wide for its 55 kilometres of spectacular 

surf beaches, Gold Coast City is also a smart, creative 

city offering a variety of shopping, theatres, galleries, 

a casino, exciting nightlife, restaurants, and cafes. The 

hinterland, which surrounds the city, boasts picturesque 

villages, historic buildings, wineries, craft galleries and 

walking trails. 

Sport Gold Coast – our events 

Gold Coast Airport Marathon with more than 

20,000 competitors 

Gold Coast Triathlon - Luke Harrop Memorial 

Pan Pacific Masters Games with more than 10,000 

competitors over 10 days 

Gold Coast 300 Motor Race 

Conrad Jupiter’s Magic Millions Racing Carnival and 

Yearling Sales 

ANZ Ladies Masters Golf 

Quiksilver and Roxy Pro World Championship 

Surfing Tour 

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leading sports 

science capability 

SpoRTGC 

Bond University Institute for Sport w: www.bond.edu.au/hsm 

Bond University is one of Australia’s leading private 

universities. Located on more than 50 hectares at 

Robina, the campus is a leader in sports science 

and exercise studies. 

The Bond University Institute for Sport (BUIS) and the 

associated Bond University Institute for Sport Research 

Centre (BUISRC) lead the way in sports science/ 

medicine services and research on the Gold Coast. 

In addition to the expanding range of teams 

and squads assisted by BUIS (across sports such 

as swimming, beach volleyball and soccer) the 

institute offers a full range of sports-related 

services. This includes access to a 50-metre outdoor 

pool, a fully-equipped gymnasium, tennis, squash 

and beach volleyball courts, sporting fields as well 

as exercise classes and personal training. 

BUIS and the Research Centre offer testing services 

across the main sports science disciplines of 

physiology, biochemistry (including haematology and 

lactate testing), biomechanics, sports psychology, 

strength and conditioning and physiotherapy. 

Current research projects are directed toward 

areas such as devising new anti-doping strategies 

and investigating the exercise dose-response 

relationships to performance. Staff of the Research 

Centre have internationally recognised expertise in 

sports science and medicine. Examples of projects 

and consultancies in which they have been involved 

include: 

• strength and conditioning for Australian National 

Rugby League teams and internationally-based 

Rugby Union teams 

• coordinating sports medicine services for the 

British Olympic and Para Olympic teams (2000) 

• physiological testing services to the Ford 

Performance Racing Team 

• anti-doping research 

• talent identification testing – Women’s 

“Skeleton” Program 

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Griffith University w: www.griffith.edu.au/school/pes 

Griffith is an ‘athlete friendly’ university. It has 

a strong commitment to supporting the local 

community and international sport. Griffith is 

dedicated to achieving excellence in sports science, 

medicine research and clinical practice. 

With world-class facilities and staff, Griffith 

University and the School of Physiotherapy and 

Exercise Science are able to offer a full range of 

sport and exercise related services to all levels of 

performance athletes and sporting teams. 

Griffith University’s Sport and Exercise Science 

and Biomechanics Research Laboratories 

include state-of-the-art motion analysis and 

performance testing equipment to enable 

assessment of an individual’s: 

• aerobic power (VO2 max, anaerobic 

threshold, respiratory compensation 

threshold, critical speed) 

• anaerobic capacity (peak power, peak 

lactate) during various exercises including 

running, cycling, rowing, paddling 

• isokinetic dynamometry and 

strength testing (using Biodex) 

• kinematic, kinetic and electromyographic 

motion analysis using the latest 3D 

motion technology (Vicon) 

Laboratory testing can also be complemented with 

a battery of standard and sophisticated field tests 

tailored to suit the athlete and their sport. 

The Griffith University Physiotherapy and Sports 

Medicine Clinic offers access to specialised clinicians 

in the fields of physiotherapy, sports psychology, 

sports nutrition and sports coaching. All associates 

of Griffith have extensive experience working with 

national, international and Olympic level athletes. 

Expert clinicians regularly provide consults for 

professional and national sporting bodies. 

Southern Cross University has a long tradition of 

supporting sport from a number of perspectives. 

Its sport business expertise is sought by regional, 

national and international organisations in areas 

such as sponsorship, public relations and media, 

event management, sport business analysis as well 

as performance management and sports law. 

Complementing this is diverse expertise in a 

number of key areas of physical performance. The 

university’s strength and conditioning knowledge 

has been utilised by rugby league and rugby 

union clubs in Australia and overseas, and delivers 

enhancement of performance for competitive 

athletes using cognitive behavioural change. 

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SpoRTGC 

Southern Cross University w: www.scu.edu.au 

Currently, Southern Cross University is working 

with athletes in a number of sports including golf, 

surfing, rugby league and rugby union. 

The University has joined forces with the Australian 

Sports Commission’s National Talent Identification 

and Development (NTID) program to identify the 

next generation of sports stars. 

Southern Cross University is also a designated 

‘athlete friendly’ university, providing a wide range 

of flexible study and assessment options to assist 

athletes to successfully integrate their academic 

and sporting aspirations.

accommodation 

options 

couran cove island resort 

gold coast city has a 

variety of health centres, 

retreats and alternative 

therapy facilities 

that provide services 

including sports massage, 

acupuncture, yoga, 

pilates and meditation. 

conventional services are 

also easily accessible. 

a variety of gold coast hotels and resorts offer customised accommodation 

for sporting teams. many are able to cater for the specific needs of sporting 

teams, right down to nutritional support and a quiet night’s sleep. 

Sport-friendly accommodation providers can 

be found across the Gold Coast, and close to 

training facilities. The resorts and hotels listed 

have a history of successfully accommodating 

elite national and international sporting teams. 

For more information on sport-friendly 

accommodation visit 


w: www.verygoldcoast.com.au 

“The Gold Coast’s accommodation 

providers are world-class. As 

experienced hosts of large 

sporting teams, they provided a 

customised service throughout our 

stay, from assistance with exercise 

equipment to the provision of 

nutritional support.” 

Stephen Kearney, New Zealand Rugby League 

World Cup Team Coach 

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Chancellor apartments 

19 Lake street, Varsity Lakes, Queensland 4226 

offering superior accommodation, The chancellor is 

brand new, set among The piazza restaurants, cafes and 

shopping precinct (including a medical centre) of Varsity 

central, on picturesque Lake orr, at Varsity Lakes. 

The Chancellor Executive Apartments are complemented with 

a well-equipped fitness room, resort style pool and barbeque 

entertainment area. With facilities including tennis, basketball, 

and beach volleyball courts, teams also have access to more 

than 56 hectares of open space and kilometres of walking 

trails next to Lake Orr and Central Park. 

The Chancellor Conference Centre and Terrace is also available 

for use. The natural lit, pillarless conference/function room 

(160sqm) can be used for meetings, workshops, and/or 

training. The Chancellor has received fantastic feedback from 

sporting groups including the French Olympic Team. 

The Chancellor Executive Apartments are located within minutes 

of Bond University, Skilled Park Stadium, Pizzey Park Sports 

Complex and world-class golf courses. Just a 10 minute drive to 

the beach, these fully furnished self contained apartments are a 

superior option for sports teams and business travellers. 

t: +61 7 5553 6500 

e: info@thechancellor.com.au 

w: www.thechancellor.com.au 

Couran Cove Island Resort 

couran cove Departure ferry Terminal: John Lund Drive, 

hope harbour marina, hope island, Queensland 4212 

couran cove island resort is set in peaceful and natural 

surrounds. With pristine beaches, a majestic rainforest 

and native wildlife, couran cove island resort is ideal for 

sporting teams visiting the gold coast to train in peace. 

Couran Cove Island Resort is just 40 minutes by ferry from 

the Hope Harbour departure terminal, near the Gold Coast 

central business district. Sporting teams are able to cycle or 

kayak around the resort or take part in a range of crosstraining 

activities, including forest walks, beach tours or 

fishing adventures. 

Couran Cove Island Resort boasts its own sporting facilities 

such as a 180 metre tartan running track, swimming pool, 

tennis courts, beach volleyball courts, half basketball 

courts, batting cage and gymnasiums. 

Olympic teams from Norway, Germany, Switzerland, America, 

South Africa and Canada called the resort home during 

pre-training for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. 

t: 1800 268 726 or +61 7 5509 3000 

e: enquiry@couran.com 

w: www.couran.com 

accommodation 


Radisson Resort 

palm meadows Drive, carrara, Queensland 4211 

radisson resort is designed to cater for elite training 

squads and is a favourite for many sporting groups, from 

swimmers to baseball players. 

The resort offers 308 comfortable rooms to cater for large 

sporting groups. It is just 30 minutes drive from Gold Coast 

Airport and 60 minutes from Brisbane International Airport. 

While close to our beaches, the Radisson is far enough away 

from the central business district to minimise distractions. 

As well as catering for competing teams, the resort provides 

excellent, peaceful accommodation for athletes during training 

camps and has played host to many sporting association 

conferences and awards events. Teams have included the 

British Olympic team, Swimming Australia, the 2003 World 

Cup winning English Rugby team and National Rugby League 

football teams. 

Teams are within walking distance of the Palm Meadows baseball 

diamond and just a short drive to facilities including Gold Coast 

Stadium, Skilled Park Stadium and both Bond and Griffith 

Universities. Training facilities are also located within the resort, 

which boasts a fully-equipped gymnasium, sauna, and spa. 

t: +61 7 5555 7700 

e: goldcoast@radisson.com 

w: www.radisson.com/goldcoastau 

Royal pines Resort 

ross street, ashmore, Queensland 4214 

royal pines resort offers an extensive range of sporting 

and recreational facilities including a 27-hole composite 

golf course, seven pro-experience tennis courts, a 

25-metre indoor heated lap pool, outdoor lagoon 

swimming pool with spa, and fully equipped health club. 

One of the closest accommodation venues to the newly 

developed Skilled Park Stadium, the resort is only 10 kilometres 

from Surfers Paradise. 

The expansive podium and concert lawns provide unobstructed 

space for training and recovery sessions. 

Angsana Spa offers therapeutic and remedial massage, and 

the health club provides a variety of exercise machines, 

free weights, and sporting equipment including balls and 

apparatus. 

A purpose built convention centre with 15 meeting rooms and 

an impressive 1500m 2 ballroom with eight-metre high ceilings, 

can cater to small team strategy meetings, gala dinners and 

team events. 

t: +61 7 5597 1111 

e: enquiries@cproyalpinesresort.com.au 

w: www.royalpinesresort.com.au 

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gold coast city – easy to access. 

Gold Coast airport 

Gold Coast Airport offers direct domestic services 

from Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Newcastle 

and Adelaide and international services from 

South East Asia, Japan, New Zealand, Fiji and 

Norfolk Island. Only a 25 minute drive from 

Surfers Paradise and with more than 350 

flights a week into the Gold Coast Airport, 

it is the most convenient way to arrive. 

The airport staff can assist sporting teams with 

group check-in, oversize baggage and a quick 

passage through the airport. 

For more information on services and routes visit 

w: www.goldcoastairport.com.au 

Brisbane airport 

Brisbane International Airport has connections 

to 26 destinations world-wide using more than 

30 airline carriers, as well as extensive domestic 

connections to capital cities and regional networks. 

Brisbane international and domestic airports are a 

one-hour drive to the Gold Coast. Car and coach 

hire is available from the airport. There is also a 

public transport service available from the airport, 

as well as taxi and limousine services. 

For more information visit 

w: www.brisbaneairport.com.au 

“The training facilities are 

fantastic, the weather 

greatly assists the athletes 

and most importantly we 

have been embraced by 

the community during the 

past two years ” 

Brian Goorjian, Head Coach, 

Australian Men’s Basketball Team 

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Sport 

Contact us 

t +61 (0)7 5581 7528 

f +61 (0)7 5581 7838 

e sport@goldcoast.qld.gov.au 

w www.sportgoldcoast.com.au

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