Gold Coast, Qld, Travel Information

Shop & Swing on Australia’s holiday coast

The mild weather means golf is a year-round obsession for visitors, who can choose courses designed by some of the biggest names in the game Australia’s favourite playground has been transformed in recent times, with bold new architecture in Surfers Paradise elbowing out much of the tackiness of yesteryear.

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The Gold Coast beaches are as pristine and well managed as ever, and the area is constantly reinventing itself to remain fresh and appealing to the visitors of all ages who revel in all the area offers.

One thing the Gold Coast understands really well is the pastime of retail therapy. Shopping is one of the most desired holiday activities the world over, and the Gold Coast doesn’t disappoint. There are some 3,500 shops in the area, many of them geared for the holidaymaker. Queensland’s largest shopping centre is Pacific Fair at Broadbeach. Much more than simply a giant mall, it has walkways, lakeside restaurants, cinemas and major department stores.

Australia’s first purpose-built brand-direct shopping centre is located at Harbourtown, while you’ll find other major shopping complexes at Surfers Paradise, Main Beach/The Spit, Sanctuary Cove, Robina, Runaway Bay, Burleigh and Coolangatta/Tweed. There’s a large choice of markets staged throughout the year on the Gold Coast. Regional events include the Farmer’s Markets at Main Beach, the Broadbeach Lantern Market, Surfers Paradise Night Markets and Carrara Markets; while regular markets are also held in areas such as Coolangatta, Tamborine Village and Tamborine Mountain, Burleigh Heads, Canungra, Beaudesert, Rathdowney and Jimboomba.

The Gold Coast is also known as Australia’s “golf coast” and offers no fewer than 40 championship-quality courses. The mild weather means golf is a year-round obsession for visitors, who can choose courses designed by some of the biggest names in the game. You’ll find a course to suit all levels of skill, with Australian bush settings, lush palm tree-studded resort courses, challenging layouts with difficult water carries and comprehensive facilities. You may even run up against a kangaroo or wallaby on some courses!

Your Gold Coast escape can be as hectic or laid-back as you want. It’s perfect for the young family, but there is also a wealth of activities and experiences on tap for the couple looking for a break from the rat-race.