Gold Coast Australia Travel Guide

In the same way that there isn't only one flight option for getting to the Gold Coast Australia, there isn't one best time to visit or only one place to stay.

I'd love to introduce you to parts of the Gold Coast you might not have known about or considered before and give you information about those that you might have heard of. I'd like to help you narrow down your search so you can decide for yourself what you want and what you don't want! What fits best for you.

Chinese philosopher Lao-tzu said...

I hope enjoy your journey - starting right now.....

Discover what the Gold Coast Australia has to offer for a holiday in Queensland. Find out if the common myths are true or false!

The monthly guides cover January to December. They give you a quick snapshot of what is happening around the Gold Coast each month including information on school holidays, public holidays, local events, weather for that time of year and things to do.

Still confused? There's a page on frequently asked questions about when to visit and if you don't find something there you can ask your own question.

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Surfers Paradise attracts much attention, however the Gold Coast is so much more than Surfers Paradise. Use the suburb guides and map to discover and guide you around this very large and diverse area.

Each suburb page is a snapshot of information.

Scroll down and you will be amazed what you will learn from travel distances to major attractions and nearest golf courses.

Apart from the amazing beaches, Gold Coast Australia has many attractions some man-made and some natural ones! Theme Parks are one of the popular attractions, but there are many more sights to see and things to do.

Don't panic if you are unlucky with the weather there is still plenty to do on rainy days to keep you and kids occupied from best rainy day shopping, movies, all weather local attractions to indoor playgrounds.

The first decision is which airport! There's the Gold Coast Airport (aka Coolangatta Airport) and Brisbane Airport. This can be particularly confusing when visiting for the first time.

Overseas visitors also need to ensure they have their Australian Visas.

Shall I hire a car? Can I use local transport? What about coaches and transfers? This is always such a personal decision which can be dependent upon budget, flexibility and local knowledge.

When hiring a rental car one thing is for certain, it is really hard to compare apples with apples! Everyone seems to have a different offering. Check out these car hire tips for things to look out for before you rent a car.

Gold Coast Australia covers a large area with a diverse range of places to stay. The photo above shows some of the Gold Coast accommodation choices on the coastal strip between Main Beach, through Surfers and down towards Broadbeach and Burleigh Heads.

There are so many choices both on the coast and in the Gold Coast hinterland.


I suggest you have a look at the different areas and suburbs, use the map and get to know the areas.

Once you have narrowed down your areas, check out the suggested accommodation on the suburb pages. I like quality not quantity! But quality doesn't mean it is the most expensive.

I do have my personal favourites. If you are looking for a good all-rounder in the 3 to 4 star category you can't go past Stella Resorts. They have lots of great accommodation in good locations around the Coast.

Stella Resorts with their great selection of locations, type and under the reliable brands of Mantra and Breakfree are my quick fix accommodation pick!

If you are after a big name hotel or apartments this great comparison tool will show you how to get a great deal - all on the one page.

There is certainly plenty to choose from, so you'll have to find ways to narrow it down - but isn't that the fun of planning a holiday? It helps build the anticipation!

Firstly, I am not a travel agent! I have this website because I am passionate about helping people see more of Gold Coast Australia than just the glitzy Surfers Paradise.

I want you to really experience Gold Coast Australia so that when you leave you are already planning your next trip! If, after looking around the website, you cannot find what you are looking for please use the search box at the top of each page. Simply type in what you are looking for.

If you still cannot find what you are looking for then please feel free to contact me - I cannot promise you I will know the answers to every question about Gold Coast Australia, but I will try to help you as best I can.