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Where is Australia’s Gold Coast?
The Gold Coast is situated in South-East Queensland and welcomes 4.3 million visitors a year. The Gold Coast has a population of 497,314 and is recognised as Australia’s sixth largest City.
The Gold Coast is close to other major Australian cities - one hour's flight from Sydney and two hours from Melbourne. By road, the region is within one hour's drive of the Queensland capital, Brisbane.
Australia's Gold Coast
World-renowned beaches, balmy weather, World Heritage-listed rainforest and glimpses of rural Australia add up to one of the nation's leading tourism regions – Australia’s Gold Coast.
The 5,000 sq km (1930.50 sq miles) region encompasses 70 km (43.5 miles) of coastline. Including some 35 white sand beaches patrolled by surf lifesavers throughout the year and washed by the warm pristine waters of the Pacific Ocean. The region’s vast rainforest hinterland is home to World Heritage wilderness areas, national parks and quaint rural villages all within 30 minutes of the Central Gold Coast.
Access – Air & Road
Australia’s Gold Coast is accessible by two Airports. The Brisbane International Airport and the Gold Coast Airport are both serviced by international and domestic airlines.
Brisbane International Airport
Located less than one hour north of the Gold Coast, Brisbane is the main international airport servicing South East Queensland. Connected by fast access using the Pacific Motorway and Airtrain, Brisbane's world-class airport rail link, it creates a seamless connection between Brisbane International Airport and the Gold Coast. Various transport options include
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Gold Coast Airport
The Gold Coast Airport is the fastest growing international airport in the country and offers domestic and international services. The Airport is conveniently located half an hour south of the main accommodation precinct of Surfers Paradise.
Climate
Excellence in Investment: Life Sciences Asia Pacific occurs during the Gold Coast’s autumn season and temperatures will average between 14-23C (57-73F).
Local Time
Local time on the Gold Coast during May is GMT/UTC + 10:00 hour.
 
ADDITIONAL TRAVELLER INFORMATION
Banks
Banks in Australia are open from 0930 to 1600 Monday to Thursday and 0930 to 1730 on Friday. Select banks are open on Saturday; however, all banks are closed on Sunday.
Business Hours
General hours of business are from 0900 to 1700 Monday to Friday.
Currency
Australian currency is decimal with units being dollars and cents. Note denominations: $100, $50, $20, $10, $5. Coin denominations: $2, $1, 50c, 20c, 10c, 5c. All major credit cards are accepted throughout Australia. For the most up to date exchange rates please visit: www.xe.net/ucc
Electricity
Australian electricity supply is 240/250 volts AC, 50Hz. Appliance connection is via a flat 3-pin plug of unique design to Australia. Most hotels provide 110-volt outlets for shavers.
Restaurants
The Gold Coast offers numerous cafes and restaurants, offering a diversity of eating experiences for all tastes and budgets. To find restaurants on the Gold Coast please visit www.eatability.com.au.
Shopping
Shops are open from 0900 to 0530 Monday to Friday with late night shopping until 2100 on Thursday evenings. Shops are open from 0900 to 1700 on Saturdays and from 1000 to 1600 on Sundays.
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