Things To Do on the Gold Coast

The Gold Coast is Australia's entertainment capital — a city purpose-built for leisure that has evolved into a sophisticated destination with a remarkable range of activities beyond the theme parks that first put it on the map. The 57-kilometre stretch of golden beaches from Coolangatta to Main Beach is the city's greatest asset, and surfing, swimming, whale watching (July-October), and beach walks are the defining activities. The hinterland escapes of Tamborine Mountain and Springbrook National Park provide a lush contrast to the coast, while the Gold Coast's expanding food, arts, and event scene gives longer visitors plenty of reasons to stay beyond the beach days.