The best known beach on the beautiful Queensland Gold Coast is Surfers Paradise. While no Queensland holiday is complete without a day at the beach at "Surfers", the locals head elsewhere. Yes, there’s plenty of surf and sand in Surfers Paradise and the long bicycle and foot path in front of the beach can keep [...]

When you visit Surfers Paradise, it’s hard to imagine that just 100 years ago, there was virtually nothing there. In 1917, an attempt was made to subdivide the land into a "Surfers’ Paradise Estate", but nobody bought because getting there was too difficult. The name, stuck, though and after James Cavill opened the Surfers Paradise [...]

This vibrant suburb is located in Queensland on Australia’s Gold Coast. It has a relatively small population of less than 4,000. The area is characterized by its numerous canal walkways. There’s no shortage of options when it comes to Broadbeach apartments gold coast. Here you will find one of Queensland’s biggest shopping centres, the Pacific [...]

Coolangatta is situated right above the border between Queensland and New South Wales. Visitors can go and take photos at the state’s border between Coolangatta and Tweed Heads (NSW). Warning: time differences will change if you decide to stay at a Tweed Heads restaurant/motel for a while in between your visit to the Gold Coast [...]

Mermaid Beach is a quieter alternative to Surfers Paradise of even Broadbeach (though technically ‘next door’). There are some developments in the area, however, and the buzz is that it is soon to see a boom in high-rises. The reputable Pacific Fair Shopping Centre is right on Hooker Boulevard in the neighbouring Broadbeach area. Here [...]

Burleigh Heads is home to the Billabong surf company, and though company tours are not available, there is a nearby factory outlet with plenty of bargains. The beach itself in the Burleigh area is host to some of Australia’s most exciting surfing competitions such as the Quicksilver Surf Pro Tournament. Waves are high and winds [...]

Main Beach is located north of Surfers Paradise and many attractions may be easily reached via bus or car. Home to Gold Coast’s Palazzo Versace, as well as Sea World Nara Resort, Sheraton hotel, Marina Mirage, Australia Fair Shopping Centre and many more attractions, here’s a list of the top 5 things you must do [...]

Gold Coast is the second most populous city in Queensland, and is one of the major tourist destinations in Australia (both locally and internationally). Home to Warner Brothers’ Movie World and movie studios, Wet ‘n’ Wild water park, Sea World, Dreamworld, White Water World, Q1 (the world’s tallest residential tower) and many more attractions, Gold [...]

Usually the day doesn’t actually start until noon. I don’t know what tourists are up to, maybe joining a tour on the Aqua Bus which is shaped like a duck or hiring some kayaks to paddle through. Surfing lessons are often a good idea in the mornings; otherwise it gets really crowded by the afternoon. [...]

Broadbeach, Gold Coast, is the host to Conrad Jupiters Casino, the Gold Coast Exhibition Centre, Raptis Plaza, Oasis Shopping Centre and many modern shopfronts by the beach. Locals and tourists alike enjoy the energy and stylish atmosphere of the area. Whether with a champagne cocktail or a bowl of Thai Laksa. There’s something for everyone. [...]