
Gold Coast
Famous for its endless white beaches, theme parks, great shopping and restaurants, the Gold Coast is often described as Australia's playground. Now, with the opening of a new dedicated convention centre and thousands of guest rooms to service its buoyant corporate meeting business, the Gold Coast can be described as a 'work-and-playground'. Nestled between picturesque mountain ranges and the warm blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, the Gold Coast is a resort city that offers a wide range of accommodation, along with man-made and natural attractions. Enjoy the dazzling nightlife, cosmopolitan restaurants, and amazing shopping opportunities. For golfers, the Gold Coast is located close to some of Australia's top championship courses. And motor enthusiasts shouldn't miss the annual Gold Coast Indy Race, which takes place in October every year.
Weather: The Gold Coast offers warm temperatures varying between 20 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius. Distances: The Gold Coast is one hour drive south of Brisbane, one hour and 20 minutes flight from Sydney and just over two hours flight from Melbourne. Airport: Brisbane International Airport is a one hour drive from the Gold Coast. The Gold Coast domestic airport is 25km south from Surfers Paradise. Average Costs: Transfers from Brisbane International Airport is $A20 by train and $A35 by bus. Transfers from the Gold Coast airport to the centre is $A15 by bus or approximately $A35 by taxi. Transport: The Gold Coast offers a variety of public transport including an efficient bus network and taxis.
The Gold Coast's sub-tropical climate varies between 20 degrees Celsius in winter and 29 degrees Celsius in high summer. So your luggage should be mainly light clothes, cool and casual.
° C = Celcius Source: Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) - climate averages
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