Gold Coast Tourist Information
Gold Coast Facts and Figures
Famous for its sun, surf and sand, beautiful Gold Coast City stretches along some 57 kilometres of coastline. Gold Coast City spans across 1400 square kilometres (approx. 540 square miles) featuring 70 kilometres of coast from South Stradbroke Island to sunny Rainbow Bay.
Gold Coast Population
At June 30 2002, the population was approximately 438,000 making it the sixth largest city in Australia. The population is expected to increase to around 700,000 residents in the year 2021.
Gold Coast Climate and Weather
Gold Coast City's climate is sub-tropical with over 280 days of sunshine annually.
Avg Summer Temperature: 19 to 29 degrees Celsius.
Avg Winter Temperature: 9 to 21 degrees Celsius.
Gold Coast Transport
The region is served aerially by the Gold Coast International Airport, with frequent domestic services from Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Hobart, and International services from Japan and Asia and New Zealand. Brisbane's International Airport also providesthe major links with the USA and Europe.
The Gold Coast Airport has undergone a refurbishment, which has positioned it as the South Pacific's leading leisure destination. A railway link and Pacific Motorway connects Brisbane to the Gold Coast. For how to get around Gold Coast City visit the 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 34 species of amphibians, 72 mammals, 71 reptiles, 323 birds
and 25 species of fish.
Gold Coast Attractions and features
Gold Coast City is a vibrant and dynamic city with a wide variety of man-made and natural features 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
- Rural hinterland stretching to the west and north of the City encompassing many natural wetlands
- 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
- 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
- The Gold Coast Seaway providing safe ocean access and over 270 kilometres of navigable waterways
- A huge range of accommodation from five-star international resorts to camping grounds
Gold Coast Events
The Gold Coast is fast becoming the regional sporting and events capital of Australia. The Gold Coast City hosts many national and international events including:
The Gold Coast 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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