Gold Coast

Millions of domestic and international vacationers come to Gold Coast every year. That is why it not surprising that the Gold Coast region is truly one of the leading vacation destinations in the entire Australian continent. Because tourists regularly flock the region, expect that you will not have much trouble going to and returning from Gold Coast.

The region is spanning about 1,500 kilometers and is located near the border of the states of Queensland and New South Wales. It is about 100 kilometers south of Queensland's capital city of Brisbane and about 900 kilometers north of NSW's capital, Sydney. Thus, access to and from the region will easily be facilitated from the two major cities.

In Gold Coast, there are just too many refreshing and relaxing activities you could do. Breathe fresh air within an ancient rainforest or feel the breeze on top of a tall ship sailing across the Gold Coast broad water. Watch the sun rise and set and enjoy the sand within a tropical climate. Gold Coast will surely be a perfect place to enjoy your well-planned and sought-after getaway.

There is no denying that within Gold Coast, adventure is practically everywhere. For a perfect typical vacation day, grab or rent a Harley Davidson and take a joyride along the challenging winding mountain roads. If you want it more sizzling, have your four-wheel ride integrated with racing-style experiences across fast kart racing and specialist tracks.

If that is not adventure enough, Gold Coast's air is a welcome note. You can just leave the Gold Coast road behind and take flights along historic aircrafts, hot air balloons or a helicopter. For an extreme adventure, fall to ground through sky diving, abseiling, kite surfing, parasailing or bungee jumping. All those and more are uniquely, conveniently and easily facilitated in the Gold Coast.

They say the sun does not set on Gold Coast. That means the end of each long and fun day is just heralding the start of an equally interesting nighttime. Gold Coast hosts a new lineup of events and entertainment to keep the night young, exciting and fun-loving. Nightclubs, dining spots, bars and performance centers abound in Gold Coast towns of Broadbeach, Tweed Heads and Coolangatta. Gold Coast's Surfers Paradise is most popular for annual events like the New Year celebrations and the Lexmark Indy 300, a yearly auto-racing happening.

The magnificent backdrop of the vast mountains makes Gold Coast a breathtaking vacation destination. Check out the region's numerous subtropical rainforests, deep valleys, national parks, waterfalls and rolling plains. As for lodging needs of tourists, there is a healthy variety of accommodations at Gold Coast. Roadside motels, resorts and self-contained holiday apartments offer standard and cozy services and amenities.