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Gold Coast Beach Travel Tips

By Matt Link

With water temperatures in the 70s year-round, swimming is a true pleasure on the Gold Coast—just stay within the safety areas marked by yellow and red flags or else the currents may get dangerously strong.
If you’ve heard about the deadly sea wasp as a threat to Queensland, worry not: They are rarely found south of Great Keppel Island, making the Gold Coast safe for swimmers.
You’ll often see dolphins and whales along the coast, especially during the peak June to November season.
Mornings are the best time to sunbathe on the Gold Coast since many highrises shadow the beach in the afternoon.
Watch out for the Schoolies Week in November, when thousands of students come to the Gold Coast for their spring break, and the beach parties can get a bit rowdy.

Beach Overview: Gold Coast, Australia

By Matt Link

The Gold Coast is Australia's South Florida: plenty of high rises, cheap beach eats, tanning bodies, and kids just out from school. A vacation spot since the 1880s, more than two million visitors annually hit the beaches here. The Gold Coast is situated in southeast Queensland, just one hour south of Brisbane. Access to the area is via the Gold Coast Highway, which runs the length of the coast, off the Pacific Highway from Sydney or Brisbane. More than 35 beaches (each patrolled by lifeguards) and over 40 miles of uninterrupted sands line the coastline. Read More

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Couran Cove Island Resort

John Lund Drive, Hope Harbour Marina Hope Island
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Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Q1 Resort & Spa

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Palazzo Versace

Seaworld Drive main beach
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Distance: 4.5 mi.
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Attractions

Brad Holmes Surf Coaching

Main Beach

Distance: 3.5 mi. (from destination center)

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Balunjali Interpretative Cultural Kayaking Tours

Surfer's Paradise
Gold Coast , Australia

Distance: 3.9 mi. (from destination center)

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Elephant Rock Cafe

776 Pacific Parade
Currumbin, Australia

Distance: 12.2 mi. (from destination center)

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Airports

Major Airports near Gold Coast

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Brisbane International Airport	41.6 map

Other Smaller Airports near Gold Coast

	Distance (mi.)
Gold Coast Airport	14.6 map
Sunshine Coast Maroochydore Airport	95.5 map

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Gold Coast Vacation Rentals

from: $500

Queen of the Prom With Spectacular Views

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: 8

Amenities: Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hot Tub, Linens, Oceanfront, Patio, Refrigerator, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils

from: $300

Surfers Paradise 4 Bedroom Home

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8

Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, DVD Player, Full kitchen, Hot Tub, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Refrigerator, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV

3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: 6

Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Computer Access, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Freezer, Full kitchen, Garage, Internet Access, Iron, Lakefront, Laundry, Linens, Lounge, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Utensils

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