موضوع: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia الأحد أبريل 21, 2013 3:59 pm
If you like sun, surf and sand, unpolluted air and a relaxed lifestyle, with great accommodation and heaps of tourist attractions thrown in, then you'll love the Gold Coast of Australia.
The Gold Coast is a coastal city located in the South East of Queensland, Australia. The city is 94 km (58 mi) south of the state capital Brisbane. It is the second most populous city in the state, the sixth most populous city in the country, and the most populous non-capital city in Australia. The Gold Coast has the largest cross-state metropolitan area population in Australia, due to the inclusion of Tweed Heads, New South Wales in its metropolitan area. The Gold Coast's metropolitan area converges with that of Greater Brisbane, forming part of an urban conurbation of over 3 million people. While the origin of the city's name is debatable, the name "Gold Coast" was bestowed upon the city by real estate investors. The first settlement in what is now South East Queensland was as a penal colony at Redcliffe. The Gold Coast region remained largely uninhabited by Europeans until 1823 when explorer John Oxley landed at Mermaid Beach. The hinterland's red cedar supply attracted people to the area in the mid-19th century. Later in 1875, Southport was surveyed and established and grew a reputation as a secluded holiday destination for upper class Brisbane residents.
The Gold Coast region grew significantly after the establishment of the Surfers Paradise hotel in the late 1920s. The area boomed in the 1980s as a leading tourist destination and in 1994, the Gold Coast City local government area was expanded to encompass the majority of the Gold Coast's metropolitan area, becoming the second most populous local government area in Australia after the City of Brisbane. The Gold Coast is today a major tourist destination with its sunny subtropical climate, surfing beaches, canal and waterway systems, its high-rise dominated skyline, theme parks, nightlife, and rainforest hinterland, making tourism one of its most significant industries. Gold Coast will host the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Places to See
From the iconic Surfers Paradise beach to the sophisticated dining precincts of Main Beach and Broadbeach and out to the lush, green Hinterland, there’s a new experience waiting for you at every turn on the Gold Coast.
Theme parks, world-renowned beaches and year-round sunshine are just a few of the reasons 10.5 million visitors flock to this vibrant city each year - a destination which is as scenic and peaceful as it is fast paced and active.
Things to do
The attractions of the Gold Coast bring smiles to people of all ages and stages. With exhilarating rides, exotic animals and endless waterslides to help you cool off on hot summer days, the Gold Coast offers a full spectrum of interactive entertainment - from dazzling big budget theme parks to small, hilariously kitsch museums.
Tours to take
No matter where in the world you travel, there's nothing like having a local to show you around.
Let a Gold Coast tour operator show you where to hand-feed wild parrots, embark on a night-hike to a waterfall lit up by glow worms, or meet the region’s resident turtles and dolphins onboard a boat or kayaking tours to nearby islands.
Why Gold Coast?
The famous Gold Coast is Australia at its best. Experience the largest selection of beaches, sub-tropical rainforest, theme parks, nightlife, shopping, attractions and accommodation providers in one accessible destination.
Big enough to meet any request and small enough to ensure attention to detail, the Gold Coast is a destination perfectly suited to the education, entertainment, development and reward of delegates from every possible business event.
Here are just 10 reasons to choose the Gold Coast:
Accommodation With over 35,000 rooms at non-capital city rates, the group stay value is unmatched. From Australia’s only six star hotel to the established business brands, the Gold Coast has every possible overnight option.
Convention Services One in four jobs on the Gold Coast is in the hospitality industry so our dedication to successful business events is unrivalled. Every year our convention centres and venues host more than 4000 meetings, conventions and incentive programs.
Increased Attendance The popularity of the Gold Coast generates strong attendance for business events held here. Delegate and partner interest increases and overall satisfaction is very positive.
Value Accommodation, transport, meals and activities are much more cost effective on the Gold Coast as we don’t suffer from the inflated costs of a capital city even though we are Australia’s sixth largest city and fastest growing region.
Variety The Gold Coast has more attractions than any other destination in the southern hemispheres which everyone can experience. These include 70 kilometres of famous beaches, 100,000 hectares of world heritage listed rainforest, a dozen theme parks, 500 cafes and restaurants, and some of the largest shopping centres in Australia.
Weather Over 300 days of sunshine every year and an average temperature of 23 degrees Celsius (73 degrees Fahrenheit) makes the Gold Coast a year round option for business events of every size.
Air Access Gold Coast Airport is less than 30 minutes drive to the centre of Surfers Paradise, while Brisbane Domestic and International Airport is less than one hours drive. Direct flights to and from all capital cities and regional areas, plus a majority of metropolitan centres across the globe are readily available through a wide range of airlines.
Transport The close proximity of Gold Coast hotels, in many cases, eliminates the need for on ground transportation as delegates can walk to many venues and activities. When transportation is required options include bus, taxi, shuttles and rail.
Dining The multicultural nature of the Gold Coast has brought about a deliciously successful dining industry and attracted prominent restaurateurs and operators from around the world to mix within the city’s 500 restaurants.
Gold Coast Convention Bureau The Gold Coast Convention Bureau is a leader in Australian business events. Through our network of more than 500 Gold Coast venues and service providers we supply the local experience that only an official convention body can deliver.
The Gold Coast Convention Bureau is an assembly of the region’s best sales, service, research and administration staff dedicated to making every event on the Gold Coast a success. The team is committed to providing superior product knowledge and facilitating a network of contacts which can benefit any kind of business event coming to the region.
Hotels & Apartments
Aegean Apartments Resort
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