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Festivals & Major Events
Quiksilver Pro, Roxy Pro
THE Quiksilver Pro and Roxy Pro attract the cream of the world surfing community to Snapper Rocks, Coolangatta, on the Gold Coast.
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Beaches
Spacious, sandy beaches rate highly on most Gold Coast holiday must-do lists, and there's a stretch of sand to suit swimmers, surfers, families and those who like to spread out.
Best beaches
Popular beaches
Hinterland
Only a short drive from the coast, the Gold Coast Hinterland opens up a world of rainforests, wineries and breweries, scenic drives and walks, and welcoming villages.
Hinterland guide
Accommodation
As Queensland's number one holiday destination, the Gold Coast has a range of accommodation, including resorts, apartments, B&Bs;, hotels and motels, backpackers, and caravan and camping parks.
Popular suburbs
Holiday planners
Tours
An organised tour is a smart way to experience any aspect of the Gold Coast with those who know it best - browse and book the most popular tour options.
For the kids
The Gold Coast is among Australia's most popular family-friendly destinations thanks to the variety of attractions and activities on offer for kids of all ages.
Restaurants
Foodies won't go hungry on the Gold Coast where fine dining restaurants sit happily among surf clubs and seafood served fresh off the trawlers.
News
Pro surfers outed over Burleigh surf rage
19 February 2011 | Melinda Siegmeier and Anne-Louise Brown
TWO professional world surfers have been disqualified from the Breaka Burleigh Surf Pro after they allegedly bashed a local surfer at Burleigh Heads today.
Suns down Swans in NAB Cup opener
19 February 2011 | AAP
THE Gold Coast Suns have won their first AFL game in the NAB Cup tonight downing the Sydney Swans by three points.
Water prices will rise next year: Clarke
19 February 2011 | Matthew Killoran
UPDATED: WATER prices will go up again next year, according to Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke following a water summit held this morning to discuss spiralling water costs to city ratepayers.
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WITHERIFF: We need people who take risks
BEING in business means at some stage taking a risk. Gold Coast solicitor and chairman of the Gold Coast Suns AFL team and a director of a number of corporations, John Witheriff, argues why risk is needed.
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Titans thump Rabbitohs 42-4
THE Gold Coast Titans showed some promising signs for the season ahead with a convincing 42-4 thumping of the Souths Sydney Rabbitohs in their first full-strength trial at Coffs Harbour tonight.
Gold Coast Suns leap for the sky
IT may not be Clive Palmer's private jet but the Gold Coast Suns will still travel in style in their debut AFL season.
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