Gold Coast
Don't lose your lunch on the rollercoaster at Sea World Source: David Wall
Surfing on a perfect blue wave, Gold Coast Source: David Wall
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Thrills 'n' spills
IF lazing on the beach these school holidays doesn't quite give you a buzz, Queensland's theme parks will do the trick for you and the kids.
Airports gear up for low-cost airlines
AS it prepares for an influx of passengers travelling on low-cost carriers next month, the Gold Coast Airport has already posted a surge in numbers.
Just add water
THE new aquatic rides in the Gold Coast theme park precinct are a kidult's delight and turn Lucy Carne's chills to thrills.
Gold Coast Fast Facts
- Area:
- 1402 km2
- Population:
- 421557
- Timezone:
-
+10
- Area Dialing Code:
07
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Currency:
- Australian Dollar
- Code: AUD
- Symbol: A$
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Based at Coolangatta, the Gold Coast airport is serviced by Qantas, Virgin Blue and Jetstar. Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle operates door-to-door transfers from Coolangatta airport to...
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