The city is Australia’s sixth largest with a population in excess of 425,000. 

 

With an average of 300 days of sunshine each year it is a sub-tropical paradise with a temperature range of 66 to 83 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer and 48 to 69 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter.

 

The Gold Coast is a favourite destination for both Australians and tourist with many water sports and activities on offer.

This coast is also a haven for animals and birds as well as probably the most biologically-diverse vegetation in Australia.

Broadbeach is well known for its wide beach (hence the name), warm blue sea and adjoining parkland which offers playground equipment and excellent picnic facilities. The area is also home to Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club which hosts the annual Australian Surf Lifesaving Titles.With this beautiful beach as a backdrop, shopping and dining become quite a unique and soothing experience.There is Broadbeach Mall and Surf Parade that have a host of trendy outdoor cafes and restaurants whereas Broadbeach offers beachfront craft markets on the first and third Sunday of every month.

Southport is known as the home of two of the city's well known private schools, as well as the Gold Coast Hospital.It is situated across the Nerang River from Surfers Paradise and overlooks the Southport Broadwater and the Southport Spit.One of the Gold Coast's largest shopping complexes is a feature in Southport and is in the ideal position to access the Gold Coast's world famous surf beaches and modern attractions and theme parks. It is approximately 76 km from Brisbane.

 
Burleigh Heads is located about midway along the Gold Coast's 70 kilometre coastline. It holds a special place in the hearts of locals as hidden beneath the expanse of green Burleigh headland and dotted with pines and pandanus palms, this gently curving beach is protected and offers amazing views north to Surfers Paradise. It is famous throughout the world for its tubular Burleigh Barrel waves and the beach is the venue for major international surfboard riding tournaments. The dramatic Burleigh headland was created by an ancient volcano and is a sacred spot for Aborigines who once gathered here to fish and feast. It adjoins the Burleigh Head National Park on the banks of the Tallebudgera Creek.

Coolangatta is at the southern end of the Gold Coast,and has some of the areas loveliest beaches. The rocky headland known as Point Danger merges into the delightful Rainbow Bay where it’s gentle surf offers a safe haven to small children. To the north is the Greenmount headland with it’s numerous variety of trees and is the perfect view point from where to watch the sun rise over clear blue waters. Below are the white sands of Coolangatta's sheltered beach and nearby picnic areas. Coolangatta's bistros and cafes are nearby for those who wish to eat or drink and are open from morning until at the earliest late evening.Market stalls are set up along the beachfront on the second Sunday of each month and here you can see and buy local handicrafts.

Surfers Paradise is one of Australia's most unique and inspirational city centres and has long been seen as Australia's most popular holiday destination with its healthy, outdoor lifestyle and positive enjoyment of life. Surfers Paradise is known as the playground of the Gold Coast, and features many memorable experiences amidst a spectacular skyline and fabulous piece of coastline. Art and fashion houses line the alleyways, and these lure the inquisitive visitor close enough to encounter some of the city's finer qualities.

Restaurants, bars and nightclubs fill the district with an air of excitement around the clock but that bursts into colour and life at each nightfall. Events run all year round in this lively city centre with activities ranging from beach cinema to international sport and musical events.

Surfers Paradise  is the perfect place for families with its superb beach and swimming, beach volleyball, competitions that offer fun for all ages. There are also nearby cafes and shopping areas where you can go to take a break.