Around The World - Australia's Gold Coast

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Australia's Gold Coast

Access, Climate and Clothing

Australia’s sixth largest city, the Gold Coast is located on the east coast, an easy one-hour drive south of Brisbane, Queensland’s capital city. Brisbane and the Gold Coast are linked by a new eight-lane super motorway and modern rail service.

The Gold Coast’s busy domestic airport is located at Coolangatta, a 20-minute drive south of Surfers Paradise. Airlines provide regular services to Sydney and Melbourne, as well as major regional centres. A new international terminal at Coolangatta offers permanent customs, immigration and quarantine facilities for charter and smaller airline services. Brisbane International Airport is an easy one-hour drive from the Gold Coast. Coach, limousine, car hire and local bus services are available for local and airport transfers.

The Gold Coast has a subtropical climate with 300 days of sunshine a year.

Spring	September to November	15 – 25’C	59 – 77’F
Summer	December to February	20 – 28’C	68 – 83’F
Autumn	March to May	15 – 25’C	59 – 77’F
Winter	June to August	11 – 21’C	52 – 70’F

The Gold Coast is a casual destination where easy resort wear and lightweight clothing are generally worn. A jacket may be required in the evening. Comfortable shoes are a must for hiking through national parks. A broad brimmed hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and other sun protective clothing are recommended for the beach.