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400,000
State of Queensland, in east central Australia
Sun, surf, and attractions make this the perfect spot for outdoor fun

A fast-growing metropolis and one of Australia’s most popular tourist destinations, the city of Gold Coast is located fifty minutes from Brisbane. Famous for its sun, surf, and sand, Gold Coast boasts seventy kilometers of beautiful beaches, vast rainforest, and breathtaking scenery.

Gold Coast offers more than just beaches, however. The seventh largest city in Australia, it has more than 500 restaurants, major shopping centers, four major theme parks, and nightlife galore. If getting back to nature is more your style, take advantage of the surrounding area, which includes rainforest, natural wetlands, sugar cane farms, and outdoor recreation facilities. The city also plays host to numerous international sporting events ranging from surfing competitions to horse races to golf.

For more information about Gold Coast and the surrounding area, visit these links:

Gold Coast Tourism

Gold Coast

Gold Coast City Council

Destination Queensland

Queensland Sunzine