Gold Coast Accommodation and Information for Families

What does the Gold Coast have to offer?The Gold Coast has absolutely everything a family could need forthe perfect holiday.Great stretches of golden sands and rolling waves as the PacificOcean greets Queenslands playground - the Gold Coast. Worldfamous beaches such as Surfers Paradise, Palm Beach, BurleighHeads, Broadbeach, Mermaid Waters, Nobby Beach and not to forgetthe beautiful South Stradbroke Island. How to get to theGold Coast The Gold coast is easily accessible by air, withmajor airports at Coolangatta (at the southern end of the GoldCoast strip) and Brisbane. Brisbane is only 1 hours drive northof the Gold Coast. There is plenty of parking and things to do,so hire a car at the Gold Coast and be free to see the sights. Shopping Shop til you drop! Enjoy the leafy walkways andlakeside restaurants at Pacific Fair - one of Australia'slargest shopping centres. At Marina Mirage, overlooking themagnificent Broadwater, you'll find local designer and importedfashions and accessories and enjoy casual dining, cafes and artgalleries. If you are in Broadbeach, you can't miss the OasisShopping Centre right in the heart of the fabulous diningprecinct. Surfers Paradise and its famous Cavill Avenue is justas much Shoppers Paradise with a wide range of shopping centres,boutique lined boulevards and duty free stores. Cavill Mall is amust-see when you're in Surfers. Dozens of cafes, eateries andbars to cater to all tastes and budgets. There are also a...

... wideand varied selection of markets to choose from including theCarrara Markets - the biggest markets in the southernhemisphere, offering great crafts, food, leather goods,novelties, books and rides. There are beachfront markets atSurfers Paradise every Friday night between 5:30 and 10pm. Thereare also markets at Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads, Coolangatta,Jimboomba and Tambourine Mountain.Theme Parks The Gold Coast is undoubtedly the theme parkcapital of Queensland. Dreamworld, the largest theme park in thesouthern hemisphere boasts 11 themed worlds of fun. Don't missWarner Brothers Movie World where the magic of screen comesalive. Sea World is a favourite with the delightful friendlymarine life. For more hands on, take the plunge on Wet'n'Wild'sspeed slide. Less famous but just as much fun are the smallertheme parks such as Ripley's Believe it or not Cable Ski World,Frozen World, and numerous family amusement arcades.Conrad Jupiters Casino For entertainment without thekids, you can't go past Conrad Jupiters Casino. A trip to theGold Coast would not be complete without the excitement of avisit to this world famous casino. Open 24 hours with two floorsof gaming tables, a high rollers room, fabulous live shows and ahost of bars and themed restaurants, it is definitely worth avisit.Nature's Wonderland For peace and nature lovers, don'tmiss the Gold Coast. Follow the roads inland just a fewkilometers from the beaches and a magical world unfolds. Do...

...on'tmiss Lamington National Park, Mount Tamborine or the greenmountains of O'Reilly'sEnjoy the tropical rainforests, mountainvillages and other hidden treasures of the Gold Coast'shinterland. Experience the natural beauty on one of the nationalpark's many walking tracks. These include Witches Falls, BorderRangers, Lamington, Mt Warning, Nightcap and SpringbrookNational Parks. All National Parks in the hinterland area offermaps to guide you on their walking tracks, which are designedfor all levels of fitness. In addition, many day tour companieshave guided walks through the rainforest with visits to naturalswimming holes.Don't miss the largest collection of native animals in the worldat Currumbin Sanctuary. Have your photo taken with a koala, feedthe colourful lorikeets, walk among the kangaroos, see the freshwater crocodiles or come face to face with the Tasmanian devil -all in their natural environment.Gold Coast Accommodation Gold Coast apartments, GoldCoast hotels, Gold Coast resorts...whatever type ofaccommodation you are looking for you will find it. From theexcitement and buzz of Surfers Paradise, to the peace and beautyof Palm Beach, you will find accommodation at the Gold Coast tosuit your lifestyle and budget. For help or bookings for alltypes of Gold Coast accommodation visit HappyStays.com.auRemember to take out travel insurance if you think that you may,for health or other reasons, be unable to travel to your holidayof a lifetime.