A Visitor’s Guide To The Gold Coast
July 24th, 2010 by Carly Whitmore, under Travel and Leisure. No Comments
One of the major and most visited cities in Queensland, the Gold Coast is a beautiful, hip, and easygoing town offering numerous activities that one can enjoy. Beautiful beaches, majestic scenery as well as world-class resorts and cafes can be found in the town. The Gold Coast is the ideal town if one wants to take a long walk or to ride a bike as the city prides itself of astounding sights. Here is an accommodation and travel guide for people that would wish to travel and visit the Gold Coast.
Population
The Gold Coast is the sixth largest city of Australia. With a population of more than 751,000 and it is visited by over 10.5 million foreign visitors every year continues to become Australia’s number one holiday location. The area is easily accessed by both international and domestic airports located in the Gold Coast and Brisbane. The Australian dollar is the currency used and foreigners can change their cash in several agencies across the city.
Climate
The Gold Coast’s climate is really temperate, which means the weather is pleasing all year round, with temperature averages from 17 to 26 degrees Celsius. This means that there are generally no extreme temperatures, so if a person travels in an off-peak season, they are likely to still experience warm weather which is still appropriate for the beach!
When to go to
The top seasons are during the summertime of November to Jan, when holiday makers wish to spend the Christmas or New Year Holidays. The other favored travel periods are during Easter and the throughout September and October when Australian children enjoy school vacations. The city’s cultural season is in full swing during the months of Sep to January when numerous holidays and events are held. Airlines, hotels and cafes are less expensive and less crowded during the off-peak seasons and there are some appealing events going on during this time of the year.
Where to Eat
Tourists visiting the Gold Coast will not be disappointed by the wide range of cuisine available, with restaurants found on each corner. The Gold Coast boasts of a mixture of cosmopolitan cafes and restaurants . The main dining strip to eat and be seen is Tedder Avenue in Main Beach, where about 30 top restaurants and bars sit side-by-side on either side of the street. Surfers Paradise has more places to eat, but they are scattered across broader geography and there’s no specific dining ‘strip ‘. The Broadbeach CBD has a good range of delightful dining options, but further down the coast the restaurants become less and further between.
What to See
There is a wide range of attractions on the Gold Coast – from golden beaches and resorts to theme parks. Theme parks such as Dreamworld, Sea World, and the Warner Bros MovieWorld are just some family favourites. Other attractions that bring you nearer to nature are O’Reilly’s Vineyard, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, and David Fleay’s Wildlife Park.
However the other hand, if you are looking for a relaxing vacation and do not want to travel around, resorts such as the Chevron Renaissance in Surfers Paradise give holiday makers the perfect solution for a relaxing summer holiday, with all the facilities of the resort coupled with the sandy beaches within walking distance.
Gold Coast Accommodation – Where to stay
Adding to the sights and views that holiday makers look forward to when visiting the Gold Coast, the world-class and latest lifestyle accommodation is a must to experience. The Gold Coast has been known for putting together luxury and cost as well as comfort and style. There is a wide range of Gold Coast accommodation that offers elegant furnishings within full security buildings and undercover parking. Resorts such as the Chevron Renaissance boast expansive pools, sub-tropical gardens, manicured lawns and a spitting distance to the Gold Coast’s sandy beaches.
Before you book your Gold Coast Accommodation, make sure you visit SunMore Holidays. SunMore has a large range of self-contained apartments in popular resorts such as the Chevron Renaissance – all at very very competitive prices.
