| Gold Coast City spans across 1,402 square
kilometres (approx. 541 square miles) featuring 70 kilometres
of coastline from South Stradbroke Island to Rainbow Bay.
Population
At June 30 2002, the population was 438,473 making it the sixth largest city
in Australia. The population is expected to increase to 700,407 residents
in the year 2021.
Climate
Gold Coast City's climate is sub-tropical with 287 days of sunshine annually.
Average Summer Temperatures: 19 to 29 degrees Celsius (66 to 83 degrees
Fahrenheit).
Average Winter Temperatures: 9 to 21 degrees Celsius (48 to 69 degrees
Fahrenheit).
Transport
The region is served by Gold Coast International Airport, with frequent domestic
services from Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Hobart, and International services
from New Zealand, Japan and Asia. Brisbane's International Airport also provides
links with the USA and Europe.
Gold Coast Airport has undergone refurbishment, which has positioned it as
the South Pacific's leading leisure destination. A rail link and Pacific Motorway
contects Brisbane to the Gold Coast. For how to get
around Gold Coast City visit our transport page.
Environment
In 1998, research highlighted that Gold Coast City is the most biologically-diverse
city in Australia. Its vegetation ranges from mountain rainforest to coastal
wetlands and is home to more than:
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34 species of amphibians |
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323 birds, 72 manmals |
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71 reptiles |
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and 25 species of fish. |
Attractions and features
Gold Coast City is a dynamic city with a wide variety of built and natural
attractions including:
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70 kilometres of beaches with an average water temperature
of 22 degrees |
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A large broadwater and five major river systems |
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Major shopping centres as well as numerous boutiques,
specialty shops and markets |
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More than 500 restaurants and cafes offering cuisine
from around the world |
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Nightlife entertainment from nightclubs, restaurants,
clubs, hotels and Conrad Jupiters Casino to Broadway
musicals, ballet and theatre |
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Theme parks including Warner
Bros. Movie World, Sea
World, Dreamworld and Wet ‘n’ Wild as
well as several wildlife parks such as Currumbin
Wildlife Sanctuary |
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Rural hinterland stretching to the west and north of
the City encompassing many natural wetlands |
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Tropical rainforest with abundant wildlife and numerous
bush walks |
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Large sugar cane farms and a wealth of industry in
the northern districts of the City |
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World-class sporting and recreational facilities |
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A huge range of accommodation from five-star international
resorts to camping grounds |
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The Gold Coast Seaway providing safe ocean access and
over 270 kilometres of navigable waterways |
Gold Coast public holidays include: New
Year's Day (01 January); Australia Day (26 January), Easter
(18 April - Good Friday, 21 April - Easter Monday), ANZAC
day (25 April), Labour Day (05 May), Queen's Birthday (09
June), Gold Coast Show Day (29 August), Christmas Day (25
December), Boxing Day (26 December). The Gold Coast is a
tourism region and most areas will be open most days of the
year but to avoid disappointment, check before attending
attractions or venues.
This information was sourced from the Gold
Coast City Councils website. Facts
and Figures Page |
