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Here you will find information about the Gold Coast, including links and further information about accommodation, transport, insurance, tourism and government services.

• About the Gold Coast

The Gold Coast is widely acknowledged as Australia's premier tourist destination attracting over 10 million overnight and daytrip visitors each year. The area boasts a wealth of attractions - from beaches and subtropical rainforests to a wide range of entertainment. The sub-tropical climate and quality lifestyle have attracted large numbers of visitors to the Gold Coast for nearly 100 years.

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The Gold Coast is a destination of variety & contrast - from the sophistication and glamour of Main Beach to championship golf courses and wondeful wildlife sanctuaries. Gold Coast Tourism's Visitor Information Centres are located in Cavill Avenue (Surfers Paradise) and Warner Street (Coolangatta). The links below provide useful visitor information:

Gold Coast Tourism
The GC Tourism website www.verygc.com.au is very comprehensive, and provides lots of useful informations about the Gold Coast, what to see and what to do. You may also click though to Broadbeach Marketing's site which is maintained by "A group aiming to promote a safe, fun and entertaining environment to local, intrastate, national and international markets, thereby boosting visitation and economic growth in the Broadbeach precinct.”

Queensland Holidays
This is the official tourism website for Queensland, the Sunshine State of Australia, and one of the most visited Australian websites. It includes everything you ever wanted to know, and more ... In fact, it may seem like information overload because it needs to cater for the whole state.
Web: www.queenslandholidays.com.au

Tourism Australia
Tourism Australia is the country’s new organisation responsible for international and domestic marketing and delivery of research and forecasts for the sector. The website www.australia.com includes information about visas, getting here, getting around, details about travel and tourism in the Australian states, and much more.

The marketing campaign Where the Bloody Hell Are You has its own website with a video that makes you proud. So what if the Japanese translation of "why are you not coming to Australia" does not capture everything that is true blue. The full length TV ad can be found on www.wherethebloodyhellareyou.com.

• Shortcuts to Surfers Paradise and Gold Coast accommodation websites

Nearly half of all accommodation bookings are made online, and many resorts we talk to say their percentage is as high as 80%. Many internet accommodation providers are in fact very similar, and you can feel entirely comfortable booking online. The websites listed above are similar to www.broadbeach.net.au in that they let you book direct with the resort itself, which we believe is an obvious advantage. You may read more about the standard AAA rating system, and our views about online bookings ... (here).

Special accommodation needs Many resorts offer Kids Club or children's facilities, but not all properties cater for the really young ones. Finding suitable accommodation for the disabled or elderly in wheelchairs is even more difficult. Travellers with special accommodation needs are generally advised to talk direct with the respective hotels or resorts about their requirements. We have collected some basic information on accommodation & transport which you may access .... (here).

• Links to airlines, car rental and travel insurance

Virgin Blue Airlines - Qantas Airways - JetStar Australian Airlines
We try to use our frequent flyer points as much as we can with Qantas, and all three airlines have good specials from time to time. When travelling with children, a common trick is to take them out of school a few days before the holiday starts in order to access the lower airfares.
Web: www.virginblue.com - www.qantas.com.au - www.jetstar.com

Budget Rent-a-Car
Budget is renowned for meticulously maintained vehicles. Book online and save $5 per day!
Web: www.budget.com.au

1 Cover Online Travel Insurance
Simple to book insurance - underwritten by Allianz Australia
Web: www.1cover.com.au/

• Airport transfers & getting around on the Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise is about 20-25 kms from the Gold Coast Airport, and the transfer costs about $20/adult, $11/child and $51/family of four. The distance from Brisbane Airport is 80-85 kms, and the cost is about $39/adult, $22/child and $100/family of four.

Coachtrans Australia - Brisbane to Gold Coast and Super Pass
Coachtrans Australia is the Brisbane Airport's licensed coach operator.
Web: www.coachtrans.com.au

Gold Coast & Brisbane Airport Transfers
Transfers from Coolangatta and Brisbane to the Gold Coast with Con-x-ion.
Web: www.con-x-ion.com

If you are arriving from the north you may even consider Brisbane to the Gold Coast by Train. With two express trains each hour direct to the Gold Coast, Airtrain is a reliable and frequent option to reach the Gold Coast from Brisbane Airport. Visit www.airtrain.com.au

Further details about getting around When travelling in a larger group, the best and least expensive option may in fact be to hire a chauffeur driven luxury vehicle. Many companies offer various types of transport passes in connection with your airport transfer, for example 3 or 5 day passes. We have collected some information which you may access here.

• Local maps and other useful links

Google Earth
Better than any map, so if you have the time to play - download it for free at http://earth.google.com/

Where Is ?
Maps and directions at www.whereis.com

Street Directory
Your Australia Map Directory at www.street-directory.com.au

• Government, hospitals, doctors and emergencies

Gold Coast City Council
The council's official website with information about council services can be found at at www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au

The Council's Community Resource Directory include usefil links to Emergency Services including anything from general welfare assistance to police and emergency help lines.

Doctors - 4U on the Gold Coast
Comprehensive listings of Gold Coast medical practitioners and hospitals.
Web: http://www.doctors-4u.com/goldcoast/

• Links to other travel related websites

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