WELCOME TO THE GOLD COAST

From theme parks to shopping, and surfing to ancient rainforest, here’s how to make the most of the Gold Coast.The Gold Coast's star attraction is its beaches, including the world-renowned stretch of sand at Surfers Paradise. Beyond the beaches, discover laid-back neighbourhoods, a booming culinary scene and the Gold Coast's famous theme parks. And don’t miss a trip into the subtropical hinterland for rainforest walks and waterfalls.

BEACHES

The Gold Coast is renowned for its white sand beaches that stretch across 57 kilometres (35 miles) of coastline. Choose from the sheltered waters at Coolangatta and Currumbin beaches or the popular surfing breaks at Main Beach or Burleigh Heads.

THEME PARKS

Water lovers should head for Wet 'n' Wild with its extreme waterslides such as Kamikaze and the Tornado. Warner Bros Movie World is great for families, with plenty of kid-friendly attractions and the chance to meet loveable cartoon characters. Dreamworld caters to adventure seekers with the Big 9 Thrill Rides, including The Giant Drop, Tower of Terror and Buzz Saw. 

FOODIE HEAVEN

The Gold Coast boasts a thriving food scene, from specialty coffee shops to boutique breweries and a slew of sophisticated restaurants to rival that of Sydney and Melbourne. For your morning caffeine hit head to Elk Espresso, which is a 4 minute walk from Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach.

ARTS AND CULTURE

The Gold Coast is overflowing with creatives and they are certainly making their mark on our beautiful city. From street art murals bringing colour to concrete and live performances bringing music to public spaces, it’s easy to get involved in our coastal cultural wave. For more information about the arts and culture of the Gold Coast, please CLICK HERE.