Australia’s Gold Coast is all about experience.  With pristine ocean beaches, diverse rainforests, mountain ranges, large expanses of calm waters, sizzling summers and mild short winters makes this a world wide tourist destination.

Whether living or visiting the Gold Coast, you will find warm and welcoming weather with 300 days of sunshine a year – consequently water sports, golf, fun parks, alfresco dining or simple family walks are just a small selection of the numerous activities to indulge in.

The region is the ideal holiday place where one can enjoy the thrill of the number of local theme parks, enjoy the wonderful adventure of bushwalking in the many National parks, shop till you drop at the numerous shopping centres, boutiques or country markets and finally enjoy a relaxing meal ‘alfresco style’ or a lavish formal gourmet delight.

When visiting the Gold Coast, it is a must to take a short trip around the Hinterlands. The Great Dividing Range constitutes one of the most interesting and dramatic mountain terrains in Queensland, offering spectacular views and sunsets. The hinterland area has a number of quaint hilltop towns; national parks containing lush tropical rainforest; dozens of holiday locations, both guest houses and leisure resorts; and hundreds of specialty shops selling crafts, antiques and gifts. The region also supports a thriving community of artists and artisans who produce a diverse selection of work, which is showcased in the many shops, galleries and studios throughout the area.

Hinterland areas with special interests are Tamborine Mountain, Springbrook and Mudgeeraba and surrounds.

The Gold Coast region attracts around 4.9 million visitors a year and 23 million visitor nights (2002 figures)  The Gold Coast population is around 420,000 with a steady growth of 6 per cent per annum.