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Gold Coast
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Gold Coast

A string of surf beaches, high-rise glamour and theme parks, with rainforest hinterland just inland.

Notable spots

  • Surfers Paradise

    Beach

    The glittering heart of the coast's beach and nightlife.

  • Warner Bros. Movie World

    Family

  • Lamington National Park

    Nature

Gold Coast weather & best time to visit

14-day forecast →

Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec

👕 Gold Coast in Oct: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Photo: Surfers Paradise — chillmimi (CC BY 2.0) · Wikimedia