Australian Gold Coast In August and Travel Tips

It’s Showtime!
You simply cannot visit the Gold Coast in August without visiting the EKKA.

The EKKA is the Brisbane Agricultural Show. 10 days of country life meets the Big Smoke! Very commercial but lots of FUN!

Apart from the incredible beaches, awesome winter weather, August is great for windsurfing and kitesurfing. Choose between the calmer Broadwater or go wavejumping on the ocean beaches.

Another favourite at this time of year is a trip to Tangalooma. Pick a good day and you will have the most amazing experience - perhaps you will see....

Gold Coast

in August

at a Glance

Weather

School and Public Holidays

What's on

Tips for Travelers

Things to do

A herd of Dugongs
Rare Indo-pacific humpback river dophins
Flying fish
Stingrays
Starfish
Turtles and lots more.

Spend more time and stay overnight at the Tangalooma resort.

If you do stay take the time to try sand tobogganing, snorkel around the Tangalooma wrecks or a whale watch cruise.

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Weather in Gold Coast in August

Season	Winter
Average Temperatures	10C – 21C (50F – 70F)
Possible Extreme Temperatures	-1C – 30C (30F – 86F)
Average Sea Temperature	19C (66F)
Average Humidity	65%
Typical Weather	Clear blue skies and warm during the day with cooler nights. Cooler in the hinterland as the sun starts to go down – but definitely coming out of winter towards the end of the month. Relative to other times of the year humidity is low for the area. Very little rain. August can be a windy month.

Public and School Holidays in August

School Holidays
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None

Public Holidays

2007	Brisbane Show Day EKKA Gold Coast Show Day	15 August 2007 31 August 2007
2008	Brisbane Show Day EKKA Gold Coast Show Day	13 August 2008 29 August 2008

What's on in the Gold Coast in August

Mid August – EKKA Brisbane Show (10 days)

Late August/Early September – Gold Coast Show (3 days)

2007 Calendar of Events
2008 Calendar of Events

* - Events may be cancelled or rescheduled at anytime for any reason. We highly recommend you check dates with the event organizer before booking your trip.

Tips for Travelers to Gold Coast in August

For Australian Visitors

Yet another stunning month on the Gold Coast! The weather is warm enough to enjoy everything but not so hot that you get tired with the heat. It can be windy in August so great for sports such as wind and kite surfing and sailing!

Accommodation with a heated swimming pool is highly recommended.

For Visitors from Overseas

You simply can’t beat winter in the Gold Coast and August is no exception. Days are warm with clear blue skies and nights are just a little crisp – though definitely by the end of the month temperatures tend to be rising.

August can be windy which is great for sports such as sailing, surfing, windsurfing and kite surfing.

Highly recommend accommodation with a heated pool if you like to swim after a day’s sightseeing - this will definitely make it more enjoyable.

Things to do in Gold Coast in August

Try Kitesurfing

Take a tour to Byron Bay and visit Tropical Fruit World - this month you might even get to try Caramel Fruit and other tropical fruit delicacies.

Cuddle a koala at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Australian Farm life at a Paradise Country Farm

Whale watching cruise

Rainforest walks in Lamington National Park.

Full or half day offshore fishing trip - wonder if you might catch a Cobia?

Have an August holiday in Sea World Resort right next to Sea World Park

Take in an evening show with dinner at Australian Outback Spectacular

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Decided on the Gold Coast in August? Now find out where to stay.
For information on each suburb, local attractions, travel information and accommodation ideas check out the suburb guide to help choose your Gold Coast in August destination?

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* - Events may be cancelled or rescheduled at anytime for any reason. We highly recommend you check dates with the event organizer before booking your trip.