Gold Coast Accommodation
Gold Coast accommodation rates are among the best in the world and whether you are staying for one day or one month, there will be options to suit any budget. If you are a backpacker traveling around, chances are you will be on a tight budget and wanting something in the lower price range. Prices usually start around $20 for a bed in a hostel, sharing the room with a number of people (usually 2 - 6), with the price rising for more private accommodation. The hostels on the Gold Coast are clean and social, usually with a range of facilities available such as a pool, TV, computers and common room. Find your best Gold Coast accommodation here.
For people with a higher budget, prices go up thousands of dollars a day to stay in a six star resort like Palazzo Versace. If your budget is somewhere in betweeen, you can grab an apartment near or even on the beach for $80 - $300 a night, depending on the season and star rating. There's a never-ending amount of options for anybody, whether you are a family, a couple, or even just one person.
Gold Coast Theme Parks
Dreamworld
Dreamworld is home to 13 worlds. From the tallest and fastest thrill rides, to live interactive shows and unique animal attractions, there's something for everyone!
Movie World
As the only Australian movie related theme park, you will experience a fun-filled, Gold Coast theme park family adventure with all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood at Warner Bros. Movie World. Meet your favourite stars and enjoy all the behind-the-scenes action, comedy stunts and exhilarating rides, shows and attractions!
Wet'n'Wild
Wet'n'Wild Water World combines all the fun and excitement of the world's latest water slides and leisure pools with a shaded twenty acre subtropical garden. Whether you choose to laze in the shallows of the Wave Pool or plunge down a sheer drop on Kamikaze, at Wet'n'Wild Water World we are committed to providing a full day of splashtacular fun and relaxation for everyone!
Sea World
At Sea World you can make contact with marine life wonders and experience a whole world of amazing rides, shows and attractions at a Gold Coast theme park favourite! More than just a theme park, Sea World is committed to educating guests about the marine environment, and playing an active role in Australian marine research and rescue.
Other Gold Coast Attractions
Infinity
Infinity is an extraordinary series of around 20 multi-sensual environments filled with unique special effects, atmospheric sound fields, ultra groovy music and illusions that appear to go all the way to infinity.
Gold Coast Turf Club
Host to the famous Magic Millions Carnival in January and the Prime Minister's Cup in May, the Turf Club is one of the country's premier racing venues. With unrivalled skyline views and unforgettable dining packages, the Gold Coast Turf Club is the ultimate day out.
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre offers the ultimate event experience. With a philosophy of maximum flexibility, Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre effortlessly melds business tourism within a resort location offering delegates a total event experience.
Gold Coast Events
Gold Coast Airport Marathon
The Gold Coast Airport Marathon is recognised worldwide for its fast, flat and scenic course and technical excellence, featuring a 42.2 kilometre Marathon, 21.1 kilometre Half Marathon, 10 kilometre Run, five kilometre Challenge and Junior Dash races for the kids over four kilometre and two kilometre.
Gold Coast Facts
- 57km of beaches with an average water temperature of 22 degrees
- Population: 482,566 in the 2005 census
- It the second most populous city in the state and the sixth most populous city in the country
- A large broadwater and five major river systems
- Theme parks: Movie World, Sea World, Dreamworld and Wet'n'Wild, and wildlife parks such as Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Area: 1402 square kilometres
- Climate: Subtropical with 287 days of sunshine annually
- More than 500 restaurants and cafes offering cuisine from around the world
- The Gold Coast is fast becoming the regional sporting and events capital of Australia, hosting many national and international events