In Australia, travel visa holders often would want to head to the Gold Coast in Queensland. And why not? This little city near the capital Brisbane has plenty to offer to tourists. And in order to enjoy your stay more, here are some useful tips that you can keep in mind when in the Gold Coast.
One thing that you will definitely like about the Gold Coast is that, like Brisbane, it has a relatively mild climate. Thus, you will be able to spend more of your times outdoors, without worries of being cooked under the sun. Also, since the city is near the ocean, you can expect to have a cool ocean breeze hugging your face in the morning.
One thing that you will definitely like about the Gold Coast is that, like Brisbane, it has a relatively mild climate. Thus, you will be able to spend more of your times outdoors, without worries of being cooked under the sun. Also, since the city is near the ocean, you can expect to have a cool ocean breeze hugging your face in the morning.
The Gold Coast is also very easy to get to for travelers. There are many roads that connect it to the city of Brisbane and trains also make a frequent journey between the two. There are also several routes that will take you tro the cities of Sydney and Melbourne. As for those planning to take to the air, the Coolangatta Airport located within the city is a hub for low cost airlines. Also, the Golden Coast's harbors are now being opened to cruise line traffic, as well as other watercraft.
Whale watching is also another popular attraction for many Gold Coast tourists. The whale watching season in the city begins from June and lasts to early November. There are many points where you can get a good view of the humpback whales that frequent the area, as well as tours that take you to the action.
On the other hand, if you don't want to get wet but still want to see marine creatures, then head to Sea World them park. Sea World is a branch of the world famous Sea World line of them parks. There are also other theme parks in the city that you and your family will surely enjoy.
Once you get to the city, finding a place to stay in is also quite easy. There are many affordable hotels scattered around the city's main business district. And if you find these a bit crowded, you can always head to the suburbs like Coolangatta, which also has accommodations and resorts for tourists.
One useful tip for any would be traveler to the Gold Coast is to book all you accommodations and transportation in advance. There are many booking agencies based in the city and they will be able to get you the best ones at affordable prices. Also, instead of having to look for everything during you first day of stay, you will be able to get right to the fun part if you book your vacation beforehand.
And since the idea of fun has already been touched, there are indeed many fun things that you can do when in the Gold Coast. The beaches, in particular are the most common tourist spots for visitors. Surfers' Paradise is perhaps one of the most popular of the long line of beaches in the city. Though not really ideal for surfing (the winds are not that strong to make large waves) many still flock the area to enjoy a surfer's life at the beach.
Sources:
Gold Coast Australa Travel Tips
http://www.gold-coast-australia-travel-tips.com/
Gold Coast, Wikitravel article
http://wikitravel.org/en/Gold_Coast
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