Gold Coast

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A major tourist destination and one of Australia’s fastest growing regions, the Gold Coast is a dynamic city bordering the Pacific Ocean, 70 kilometres south of the Queensland capital of Brisbane.

Sunny days, 55 kilometres of almost unbroken beach coastline and a relaxed lifestyle combine to ensure that each day will provide a vibrant and enjoyable study experience.

While best known for its famous surf beaches, the Gold Coast also has an extensive network of pristine waterways and canals, and a backdrop of unspoiled World Heritage mountain parks that include large tracts of sub-tropical rainforest.

Adventure and fun is on tap via a range of wildlife and marine parks and Australia’s most exciting selection of theme parks.

While tourism and hospitality continue to substantially underpin the economy of the Gold Coast, the city has an increasingly diverse and innovative industry base, including creative, sport, education, health and medical, marine, environment, food and information technology.

Places of Interest

  • Beautiful beaches offering a multitude of outdoor activities - here you can learn to surf, or participate in a life-saving course.
  • World Heritage-listed Springbrook National park - walk through the rainforest, study ancient living trees, see waterfalls, or go on a guided glow worm tour.
  • World Heritage-listed Lamington National Park - bushwalking, treetop walks, and abseiling.
  • A host of premier golf courses - programs include golf clinics and computerised golf training.
  • Gold Coast Arts Centre - live theatre, film, and concerts are featured throughout the year at this popular venue.

Fast Facts

  • Around five million visitors come to the Gold Coast each year.
  • It is estimated the population of the Gold Coast by 2021 will be 700,000.
  • Economic growth has exceeded population growth by approximately two per cent per annum for the last five years.
  • The Gold Coast hosts a series of major sporting events each year and is also an increasingly important training “mecca” whose many facilities are used by elite international athletes and sporting teams.
  • Indycar racing comes to Surfers Paradise from the United States in October each year for a round of the championship series.
  • The Australian women’s tennis hardcourt title is held on the Gold Coast each January, attracting some of the best players from around the world.
  • Tastes of Gold - a month-long feast of culinary creativity in August that features food and wine themed banquets, street parties, beachfront markets, and competitions.
  • Gold Coast Marathon - Australia’s premier marathon event that is supported by thousands of athletes from all over the world each July.
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