Gold Coast, Australia

Gold Coast Australia

Gold Coast is a coastal city located in the southeastern part of Queensland on the eastern seaboard of Australia. It ranks as the second largest city in the state, the sixth largest in the nation, and holds the distinction of being the most populous non-capital city and cross-state metropolitan area in Australia. The city boasts over 30 beaches that span a total of 40km. Surfers Paradise is a notable beach area, complete with flags and patrols for safety. The city is often referred to as "the green behind the gold". The Gold Coast Hinterland, a region within the city, is home to three national parks, numerous mountains, creeks, waterfalls, valleys, and natural rock formations. Much of the area is covered in sub-tropical rainforest, although some sections have been cleared for dairy farming and wineries. Notable locations within the Hinterland include: • Tamborine Mountain • Springbrook • Numinbah Valley • Currumbin Valley
Recommended airport
Gold Coast (OOL)
Nearby destinations
  • Tweed Heads a 24.12 km
  • Surfers Paradise a 4.53 km
  • Stradbroke a 45.55 km