Gold Coast Tourist Information
Gold Coast Facts and Figures
Famous for its sun, surf and sand, the beautiful Gold Coast City stretches along almost 60 kilometres of fantastic coastline. Gold Coast City spans across 1400 sq kilometres (approx. 540 sq miles).
Gold Coast Population
As of June 2002, the population was approximately 438,000 making it the 6th largest city in Australia. The population is expected to increase to around 700,000 residents by the year 2021.
Gold Coast Climate and Weather
Gold Coast City's climate is sub-tropical, averaging 287 days of sunshine annually.
Average Summer Temperatures: 19 to 29 degrees C.
Average Winter Temperatures: 9 to 21 degrees C.
Gold Coast Transport
The region is served by Gold Coast International Airport, with frequent domestic services from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Hobart (Tasmania), and international flight services from Japan and Asia and New Zealand. Brisbane's International Airport also provides links with Europe and the USA.
Gold Coast Airport has undergone refurbishment, which has positioned it as the South Pacific's leading leisure destination. A rail link and Pacific Motorway contects Brisbane to the Gold Coast. For how to get around Gold Coast City visit the Gold Coast transport page.
Gold Coast Environment
In 1998, research highlighted that Gold Coast City is the most biologically-diverse city in Australia. Its vegetation ranges from mountain rainforest to coastal wetlands and is home to more than:
- 72 mammals
- 323 birds
- 34 species of amphibians
- 71 reptiles
- and 25 species of fish.
Gold Coast Attractions and features
Gold Coast City is a dynamic city with a wide variety of built and natural attractions including:
- 70 kilometres of beaches with an average water temperature of 22 degrees
- A large broadwater and five major river systems
- Major shopping centres as well as numerous boutiques, specialty shops and markets
- More than 500 restaurants and cafes offering cuisine from around the world
- Nightlife entertainment from nightclubs, restaurants, clubs, hotels and Conrad Jupiters Casino to Broadway musicals, ballet and theatre
- Theme parks including Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Dreamworld and Wet 'n' Wild as well as several wildlife parks such as Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Rural hinterland stretching to the west and north of the City encompassing many natural wetlands
- Tropical rainforest with abundant wildlife and numerous bush walks
- Large sugar cane farms and a wealth of industry in the northern districts of the City
- World-class sporting and recreational facilities
- A huge range of accommodation from five-star international resorts to camping grounds
- The Gold Coast Seaway providing safe ocean access and over 270 kilometres of navigable waterways
Gold Coast Events
The Gold Coast is fast becoming the regional sporting and events capital of Australia. The City hosts many national and international events including:
The City also hosts yacht classics, horse races, triathlons and competitions in a variety of sporting codes.
This information was sourced from the Gold Coast City Councils website - the Facts and Figures Page.
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