The Gold Coast is Queensland’s premier tourist destination, offering something for every type of holiday maker. The Gold Coast is famous for its spectacular beaches, fun-filled theme parks, fabulous shopping and a dining scene to tempt even the fussiest tastebuds. Best of all, a Gold Coast holiday doesn’t have to cost the earth, as there are plenty of great deals on cheap Gold Coast hotels available online.

The Gold Coast beaches are globally famous, renowned for their golden sands and sparkling waters. Many of the beaches are patrolled throughout the year making them ideal for families. Popular beaches include Surfers Paradise with its close proximity to shops, restaurants and entertainment, Broadbeach for its family friendly atmosphere and Burleigh heads for its well-equipped foreshore.

Shopping is big on the Gold Coast with numerous shopping malls and precincts. Robina Town Centre is the Gold Coast’s biggest shopping centre followed by Pacific Fair at Broadbeach. Harbour town is popular with bargain hunters while the Marina Mirage at Main beach offers designer shopping in a stunning waterfront location. The Oasis Shopping centre at Broadbeach has a monorail that stops at key locations around the town so you can combine your shopping experience with some sightseeing.

The theme parks are a major drawcard to the Gold Coast, popular with kids and adults alike. There are plenty to choose from, all with public transport access and car parking facilities. Choose from Dreamworld, Sea World, Movie World, Wet ‘n’ Wild, Whitewater World and for a hands-on farm experience head to Paradise Country or the Australian Outback Spectacular where you can enjoy dinner and a show.

If you are still looking for things to do after all of that swimming, shopping and thrill seeking, visit Q1 the tallest residential tower in Australia by the beach for stunning views over the coast, or head to the hinterland region with its winery trails and rainforest walks.