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
Kelly Slater takes out Quiksilver Pro
09 March 2011 | Luke Turgeon
TEN-time world champion Kelly Slater has become the first man to win three Quiksilver Pro titles by beating West Australian Taj Burrow in the final at Snapper Rocks today.
New tourism slogan after disasters
09 March 2011 | AAP
TOURISM on the Gold Coast should get a leg up, with images of our city featuring in the new 'Nothing beats Queensland' ad campaign, aimed at reviving the state's ailing tourism industry following a summer of floods and cyclones.
Six years jail for Broadbeach bank robber
09 March 2011 | Leah Fineran
A BANK robber who threatened a teller with a towel disguised as a gun has been given six years in jail.
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Subway now outnumbers McDonald's
THOSE of us who seem to see a Subway around every corner of the Gold Coast aren't hallucinating, with the sandwich maker officially taking the fast food crown from McDonald's.
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Kelly Slater takes out Quiksilver Pro
TEN-time world champion Kelly Slater has become the first man to win three Quiksilver Pro titles by beating West Australian Taj Burrow in the final at Snapper Rocks today.
Stephanie Gilmore shows off Coast lifestyle
STEPHANIE Gilmore might have a lot on her plate with the Roxy Pro, but she still manages to be the ultimate tour guide for her visitors.
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