What do people enjoy at the Gold Coast?

And theme parks, lush rainforests, pristine waterways, 30+ golf courses, music festivals, art shows, endless restaurants, shopping meccas, scuba diving, sporting events, whale watching – you get the big picture?!



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The Gold Coast is a major tourist destination with a sunny, subtropical climate and has become widely known for its surfing beaches (such as Surfers Paradise), high-rise dominated skyline, theme parks, nightlife, and rainforest hinterland.

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With about 70 kilometres (44 miles) of beaches and four epic point breaks, it's easy to see why the Gold Coast is a paradise for lovers of sand, sun and surf. The Gold Coast has some of the most beautiful stretches of sand in Australia.

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Some of you may want to avoid the peak summer months of November and December. At times the weather in Gold Coast can become unbearably warm during this time. Having said that, people still have preferences of visiting at a certain time of the year.

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We recommend spending at least five days on the Gold Coast, as this will allow you to experience the city and its wondrous surroundings with ease. So, what are some of the awesome things you can do in this beloved travel gem over five days?

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City of Gold Coast lifeguards would like to remind tourism operators and their guests on Gold Coast beaches to: Never swim alone or surf at beaches not patrolled by lifeguards or lifesavers. Never swim outside the red and yellow flags that mark safe swimming areas. Never swim under the influence of alcohol.

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The Gold Coast in Queensland is one of Australia's premier beachside destinations and, in order to maximise your time there, travelling in the months of April to June is considered the best time to visit.

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Gold Coast The surfer city of the Gold Coast is home to countless clubs and bars, blaring out dance hit after dance hit. With so many venues all within walking distance of each other, bar crawls are very popular. You can go it alone, or there are plenty of places that organise group bar crawls.

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The Gold Coast lifestyle boasts an unrivalled party reputation. The streets of Surfers Paradise are lined with pounding dance clubs, bars, restaurants, and live music venues, meaning there's an awesome spot to be found around every corner. Outside of Surfers Paradise, the fun continues.

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Things to Do in Gold Coast
  1. Nature and Wildlife Tours.
  2. Day Cruises.
  3. Parks.
  4. Half-day Tours.
  5. Jet Ski Rentals.
  6. Points of Interest & Landmarks.
  7. 4WD Tours.
  8. Eco Tours.


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The laidback vibe You'll find that the pace of life here is slower than in other major cities, and the friendly locals love to stop and have a chat. The people here enjoy a laid-back beach culture that balances hard work with plenty of sunshine and good times.

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Gold Coast suburbs with highest crime rate
  • Surfers Paradise. The heartbeat of the Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise is an epicenter of activity with its many bars, cafes, nightclubs, restaurants and shops and a transient population. ...
  • Southport. ...
  • Broadbeach Waters. ...
  • Main Beach. ...
  • Coolangatta. ...
  • Burleigh Heads. ...
  • Molendinar. ...
  • Bundall.


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