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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.
Toll rises to 146 in Christchurch
THE number of fatalities from the Christchurch earthquake has risen to 146 after rescuers dug another body from the ruins in the city centre.
News
Bligh: Gold Coast council is ripping you off
28 February 2011 | Suzanne Lappeman
AFTER weeks of being lauded for her leadership, Premier Anna Bligh was brought sharply back down to earth yesterday when she was booed by angry protestors at a Gold Coast Community Cabinet.
Chaos as snakes rule Gold Coast beach
28 February 2011 | Jessica Elder
THREE highly venomous eastern brown snakes caused chaos at the Gold Coast yesterday as they slithered into beach tents, piles of clothes and over public walkways.
Coast Uni hospital strike threat today
28 February 2011 | Thomas Chamberlin and Suzanne Lappeman
UP to 1000 workers are expected to walk off the State Government's Gold Coast University Hospital site today amid claims of 'sham contracting'.
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$4.5m profit for Coast childcare outfit
CHILDCARE provider G8 Education has delivered a record $4.5 million full-year profit for 2010, putting the Gold Coast company on track to triple earnings this year to $14.9 million.
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United through to preliminary final
FOR weeks he has threatened but Gold Coast United golden boy Shane Smeltz delivered when it mattered most with his two-goal performance rocketing United into next weekend's A League preliminary final with a 3-2 win over Adelaide tonight.
Rihanna's intimate Coast concert a success
FOR fans of pop superstar Rihanna, she was the only girl in the world during an intimate show at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on Saturday night.
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