Gold Coast
Australia
- Safety rating
- 8.2/10
- Best time to visit
- April to May and September to November offer warm, dry weather and fewer crowds. Summer is hot, humid, and busy with school holidays.
- Population
- 0.7M
Overview
Australia's premier beach playground, the Gold Coast dazzles with 57 kilometres of surf, high-rise glamour at Surfers Paradise, and lush rainforest hinterland just inland. Theme parks, nightlife, and endless golden sand make it a magnet for sun-seekers.
Top attractions
Surf or sunbathe at Surfers Paradise, ride the rides at Warner Bros. Movie World and Dreamworld, and explore the rainforest walks and waterfalls of Lamington National Park in the hinterland.
Getting around
The G:link light rail runs along the coastal strip linking key beaches and precincts, supported by buses. Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach are very walkable.