Whether it's the beautiful white sandy beaches, or the multitude of adventure parks that have drawn you to the Gold Coast, this buzzing location has so much to offer. Learn to surf, travel to the top of SkyPoint Observation Deck to admire the view, or unwind at a day spa, the possibilities are endless at this Queensland paradise.
Given there are 10,685 beaches in Australia, choosing our top 10 is a difficult task. Nevertheless, we managed to pull through, here's our top 10 Aussie beaches to visit this upcoming long weekend.
Read MoreMore than 70 kilometres of beautiful beaches and waterways, a thriving restaurant, café and bar scene, world-class cultural offerings, and a great variety of leisure activities, mean that the Gold Coast has something for everyone.
The Gold Coast offers more than just a great coastline and vibrant nightlife, it is also home to some to some great culinary adventures.
Beach holidays are ingrained in Aussie culture, the sand and the surf occupying a special place in our national identity. Lathered in sunscreen, armed with beach umbrellas and eskies, we head to the beach for a cooling swim, a game of beach cricket, a feed of fish and chips while seagulls greedily hover.
Read MoreWho doesn’t love a country drive? Hitting the open road for some fresh air and a change of scenery not only gives regional areas a much-needed boost, it’s a great opportunity for us to learn more about our history, culture and landscape.
Read MoreQueensland’s Gold Coast is blessed with watering holes with great views and bartenders working their magic. We’ve found some of the best spots to enjoy a tipple. Not surprisingly in a place with an average of 300 sunny days each year, many are rooftops bars or alfresco terraces.
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