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.
All major events
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
1200-strong crowd protests water fee hike
14 March 2011 | Daniel Meers
UP to 1200 residents marched on the Gold Coast City Council's headquarters yesterday urging the city's leaders and the State Government to ``stop the blame game'' over the price of water.
Blackout behind five car crash
14 March 2011 | Merrin Jagtman
A TRAFFIC light blackout was the catalyst for a five-car pileup at Southport earlier today.
Model Lauren Bable off to Playboy mansion
14 March 2011 | Melinda Siegmeier
TAKE a good look at this Gold Coast blonde goddess Lauren Bable because she could catch the eye of Hugh Hefner this week and never come back.
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Kit home company in liquidation
A GOLD Coast kit home supply company, under investigation for failing to deliver on orders has been forced into liquidation by one of its unhappy customers
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Suns shine then Lions roar
IT was two quarters of football that almost perfectly summed up what we will see from the Gold Coast Suns in their debut AFL season as they were thumped by 67 points by the Lions after initially being competitive.
Off-season forges buff bodies
WITH the NRL season already underway and AFL not too far behind, we've decided to kick off a competition of our own. Check out the galleries
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