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While many of the Gold Coast tourist attractions feature some of the world's most beautiful natural landscapes, there's also shopping, great restaurants and bars to check out. http://www.cws.org.au/
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There is much to see and do in the Gold Coast, which is also known as Queensland's iconic city. Millions of people are drawn to this beautiful and exciting part of Australia each year, which is no surprise considering the sunny weather, incredible surfing and plethora of other fun things to see and do. Couples, individuals and families alike will have no shortage of awesome things to check out when they visit the Gold Coast.
Tourist Attractions While many of the Gold Coast tourist attractions feature some of the world's most beautiful natural landscapes, there's also shopping, great restaurants and bars to check out. These are just some of the many must-sees:
Burleigh Heads: a surfing town with restaurants and bars, beachside • Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary: see hundreds of species of native wildlife and take part in fun, family-friendly activities and presentations, like the Blinky Bill show and tree top adventures • Springbrook National Park: explore the cool-temperate rainforest and eucalyptus forest, or the gorges and waterfalls in this elevated national park
Surfers Paradise: this infamous beach is the perfect place to party, and of course, the surfing is good, too! • Lamington National Park: this Unesco World Heritage site has more than 160 kilometres of walking trails
A Few Travel Tips to Guide You Just like when you travel anywhere in the world, there are some tips you should make note of to ensure your trip is a positive experience from start to finish. • When making phone calls, the Australian international code is 61 • Eastern Standard Time (EST) applies
Drive on the left-hand side of the road • In case of emergency, dial 000 from a fixed line or 112 from a mobile phone • The legal drinking age is 18 • Electricity is 240/250 volts AC 50Hz
Travelling with Kids? The Gold Coast is a great place to visit with children, and people from around the world travel to the area each year to take part in the family-friendly fun. Gold Coast activities for kids include places like Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, whale watching, a trampoline park, water parks, beaches and so much more.
No matter how you like to travel or with whom, the Gold Coast is a remarkable part of Australia that is a popular destination for many people from around the world. Get started planning your Gold Coast adventure today!