Gold Coast in August

Australian Gold Coast in August

Wintery blue skies and beaches August holiday in the Gold Coast

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.... 

• 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. Then you can take the time to try sand tobogganing, snorkelling around the Tangalooma wrecks or a whale watch cruise.

Weather in Gold Coast in August

Public and School Holidays in August

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)

For more specific details about events with dates check out the events calandars.

Gold Coast Events Information Year to Year

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

Tips for Travelers to Gold Coast in August

For Visitors from Overseas

Winter in the Gold Coast is simply unbeatable! 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
• Day cruise to Tangalooma

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Decided on the Gold Coast in August?

Here's some more resources to help you plan your holiday in the Gold Coast during August.

• Gold Coast Travel Planning Guide for a birds eye view of what to consider for your Gold Coast holiday including information on Gold Coast major events.
  
• Map of the Gold Coast showing where things are in relation to each other! Sometimes it is hard to get a feel for the Gold Coast as there is so much information. This map can be a good place to start.
• Gold Coast Suburb Guide gives you some perspective of where you can stay. You will be able to weigh up the pros and cons of the different Gold Coast accommodation options so you can choose the best place for you to stay.
  
• Gold Coast family holidays has hints and tips for families travelling to the Gold Coast with children. Some ideas on family friendly resorts, accommodation types and holiday packages.
• Discover Gold Coast attractions to suit everyone! From man-made attractions to the totally natural attractions that this part of Queensland has to offer.
  
• Planning To fly to the Gold Coast? Check out the options for flying and flights to Brisbane or Gold Coast airports. Plus other useful information about flights to the Gold Coast.
  
• Gold Coast car rentals and transport options for getting around south east Queensland.
  

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