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
Restaurants
News
Near-misses before Bird death
05 March 2011 | Emmaline Stigwood
AN ironman race that ended in Saxon Bird's death at Kurrawa last year was allowed to start despite earlier races where nearly all competitors were thrown from their craft and near misses were seen.
Allconnex face strike action from staff
05 March 2011 | Matthew Killoran
ALLCONNEX Water could face strike action "of some magnitude" after reports of enterprise bargaining and award negotiations between it and unions are breaking down.
Wet, wet, wet weekend for Coast
05 March 2011 | Jessica Johnston
THE Gold Coast has surpassed its long term monthly rainfall total just four days into the month -- and the rain gauge will keep climbing this weekend.
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Mobil signs disappear from Gold Coast
RETAILER 7-Eleven has starting removing the Mobil brand from the Gold Coast as it converts the eight servos it bought from the oil giant last year in a $300 million deal.
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Suns to outshine Lions Sunday week
The first instalment of the Sunshine Stoush between the Gold Coast Suns and the Brisbane Lions will take place next weekend in a practice match at Fankhauser Reserve.
Laura Dundovic gives up grog
GOING cold turkey on alcohol for 28 days wasn't a problem for former Miss Australia Laura Dundovic and boyfriend James Kerley.
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