Gold Coast is where I was initially brought up spending all my teenage years on the main strip of Surfers Paradise missing school and catching waves at the beach every chance I had.
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You also have local markets at Burleigh Heads or the idyllic location of the beachfront markets at Surfers Paradise.
The Gold Coast has been the location for some big-name movies such as Pirates of the Caribbean and even world-class surfing events not to mention the glitter of the strip surrounded by highrises to accommodate the thousands of visitors we get each year.
Why not hire a car and take some time out to visit the Green Hills of the Hinterland. Here, you’ll discover vineyards, waterfalls and places such as Springbrook National Park’s Natural Bridge and great Rain Forests that are hidden away.
The Gold Coast has a comprehensive transport department with buses, trams and taxies including water taxies for those that don’t wish to drive. Want to do your own thing. That’s fine too, hire a car and go on an adventure. Drive to Brisbane it’s not that far from the Gold Coast and do some shopping or hang around here and check out Pacific Fair or Robina Town Centre.
The Gold Coast is a great place to discover on foot or bike. There’s more than a thousand kilometres of dedicated bike paths, including a 48 kilometre Darren Smith Memorial Route that runs from Coolangatta in the South of the Coast to Paradise Point in the North.
Staying on the Gold Coast means you are spoilt for choice. There are hundreds of properties from Resorts to Hotels, Motels and Pubs. If you are more into nature, then head into the Hinterland and find unique-eco-friendly properties surrounded by rainforest or a secluded bed and breakfast for that unique getaway.
This is Australia’s Premier tourist destination.
Marketingtilt is situated at Bilambilt Tweed Heads and is just 46 minutes from the Gold Coast and enjoys a country atmosphere will still have direct access to the city life.
