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Festivals & Major Events
Gold Coast Eisteddfod
THE Gold Coast Eisteddfod is the largest dance, music, speech and drama festival of its type in Australia attracting more than 60,000 entrants each year. The 2011 eisteddfod will run from August 4-September 14.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Staff hours cut at Myer Pacific Fair
13 August 2011 | Lucy Ardern
MYER has slashed staff hours at its Pacific Fair store, blaming stiff competition from Robina Town Centre.
Search on for 'muscular' Coast mugger
13 August 2011
GOLD Coast police are searching for a man who robbed another male person at knife point in Miami late last night.
Fears private hospital plans may flatline
13 August 2011 | Stephanie Bedo
THE future of a $500 million private hospital planned for the Gold Coast is uncertain, with the loss of key Allamanda executives and doubts over funding.
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Staff hours cut at Myer Pacific Fair
MYER has slashed staff hours at its Pacific Fair store, blaming stiff competition from Robina Town Centre.
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Titans desperate to dodge wooden spoon
TITANS fans can expect their team to bring a finals intensity to tonight's game against the Melbourne Storm as players become increasingly desperate to avoid the 2011 NRL wooden spoon.
Winner Jordy P all set for instant fame
MEET the chef, helicopter pilot and aspiring film producer who is about to become the Gold Coast's hottest property.
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