Gold Coast Tourist Information
Gold Coast Facts and Figures
Famous for its sun, surf and sand, the beautiful Gold Coast stretches along 57 kilometres of coastline. Gold Coast City spans across 1,402 square kilometres featuring 70 kilometres of sandy coast from South Stradbroke Island to Rainbow Bay.
Gold Coast Population
As of June 2002, the population was 438,000 making it the sixth largest city in Australia. The population is expected to increase to around 700,000 by the year 2021.
Gold Coast Climate and Weather
The Gold Coast climate is described as sub-tropical with approx 287 days of sunshine annually.
Average Summer Temperatures: 19 to 29 degrees Celsius (66 to 83 degrees Fahrenheit).
Average Winter Temperatures: 9 to 21 degrees Celsius (48 to 69 degrees Fahrenheit).
Gold Coast Transport
The region is served by 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 (Queensland's capital city) International Airport also provides major tourist links with the USA and Europe.
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 Local Government transport page.
Gold Coast Environment
Research has highlighted that Gold Coast City is the most biologically-diverse city in Australia. Its vegetation ranges from coastal wetlands to mountain rainforest and is home to more than:
- 34 species of amphibians
- 323 birds
- 72 mammals
- 71 reptiles
- and 25 species of fish.
Gold Coast Attractions and features
Gold Coast City is a very 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
- Large sugar cane farms and a wealth of industry in the northern districts of the City
- World-class sporting and recreational facilities
- 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
- The Gold Coast Seaway providing safe ocean access and over 270 kilometres of navigable waterways
- Rural hinterland stretching to the west and north of the City encompassing many natural wetlands
- Tropical rainforest with abundant wildlife and numerous bush walks
- 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 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.
|
