Gold Coast Beach Travel Guide
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Sunshine Coast,AU
(98 mi.)
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Surfers paradise in Gold Coast, Australia. (ThinkStock)
Gold Coast Beach Travel Tips
- With water temperatures in the 70s year-round, swimming is a true pleasure on the Gold Coast—just stay within the safety areas marked by yellow and red flags or else the currents may get dangerously strong.
- If you’ve heard about the deadly sea wasp as a threat to Queensland, worry not: They are rarely found south of Great Keppel Island, making the Gold Coast safe for swimmers.
- You’ll often see dolphins and whales along the coast, especially during the peak June to November season.
- Mornings are the best time to sunbathe on the Gold Coast since many highrises shadow the beach in the afternoon.
- Watch out for the Schoolies Week in November, when thousands of students come to the Gold Coast for their spring break, and the beach parties can get a bit rowdy.
Beach Overview: Gold Coast, Australia
The Gold Coast is Australia's South Florida: plenty of high rises, cheap beach eats, tanning bodies, and kids just out from school. A vacation spot since the 1880s, more than two million visitors annually hit the beaches here. The Gold Coast is situated in southeast Queensland, just one hour south of Brisbane. Access to the area is via the Gold Coast Highway, which runs the length of the coast, off the Pacific Highway from Sydney or Brisbane. More than 35 beaches (each patrolled by lifeguards) and over 40 miles of uninterrupted sands line the coastline.Read More
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Gold Coast, Australia
Distance: 3.9 mi.
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Attractions
South Stradbroke Island
Gold Coast
4216
Distance: 4.3 mi. (from destination center)
4216
Distance: 4.3 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
Coolum Beach
Coolum Beach
David Low Way
4573
Distance: 102.5 mi. (from destination center)
David Low Way
4573
Distance: 102.5 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
Balunjali Interpretative Cultural Kayaking Tours
Surfer's Paradise
Gold Coast, Australia
Distance: 3.9 mi. (from destination center)
Gold Coast, Australia
Distance: 3.9 mi. (from destination center)
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Airports
Major Airports near Gold Coast
| Distance (mi.) | ||
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| Brisbane International Airport | 41.6map |
Other Smaller Airports near Gold Coast
| Distance (mi.) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Airport | 14.6map | |
| Sunshine Coast Maroochydore Airport | 95.5map |
Gold Coast Vacation Rentals
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