Gold Coast Seaway
Also known as the Southport Seaway, the Gold Coast Seaway forms the navigation entrance to Gold Coast from the Pacific. As a result of its sturdy engineering, the area marks ...
Gold Coast Indy 300
Formally known as the Nikon Indy 300, the CART Indy Race is followed throughout the world, and considered one of the world's pre-eminent Indy races. The 4.5 kilometer track at ...
Gold Coast Sports Teams
The Gold Coast has an active sports and athletic tradition ranging across a variety of teams. As the area has developed its commercial and travel status over the years, a ...
Lamington National Park
An expansive national park in Queensland, covering over 200 square kilometers, Lamington National Park is designated as a World Heritage Site. Located just an hour outside of Gold Coast, the ...
Adventures in Brisbane
As the capital of Queensland, Brisbane is located just an hour outside of the Gold Coast. The city is among the largest in all of Australia, with the third highest ...
Tourism
Exploring Surfers Paradise
Located on the Gold Case, Surfer’s Paradise is a pristine beach front area, which also hosts a business district and a vibrant night life. Just 50 miles outside of Brisbane, the district is home to nearly 20,000 residents, and has a growing commercial identity linked to its prime real estate. The area remained largely undeveloped until the 1960s, when a...
Culture
History of Gold Coast
The Gold Coast of Queensland in Australia has a long historical tradition dating back to the 18th century. While the area remains a natural wonder, it began development when English Captain James Cook landed on the beaches in the 18th century. On his ship, the HM Endeavor, Cook put the beach on the map, and was followed up by a variety of explorers from the UK...
Geography
Traveling through Gold Coast
Today, the Gold Coast of Queensland has expanded in both size and scope, opening up opportunities for broader exploration in the area. Situated near both the Australian capital of Brisbane and a variety of regional hubs in the south, the Coast is anchored by Surfers paradise, and offers a variety of exciting destinations for tourism and commercial travelers. Formally,...
Beaches
Southstradbroke Island
An island in the north of the Gold Coast off of Queensland, South Stradbroke measured just 22 by 2 1/2 kilometers, but has become a prime resort area. The Island began development in the early 20th century, when visitors took a fancy to its impressive natural formations, which are a product of flooding, wild life and natural plant species. Today, the island is...
Sanctuary Cove Resort
Review by: Travel Editor
An exclusive Hyatt Regency resort on the Gold Coast, Sanctuary Cove covers over 100 miles of pristine beach front land. Just an hour away from regional...
