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Surfers Paradise
hotelsHeart of Gold Coast tourism. High-rise hotels, nightlife, Cavill Avenue shopping. Wide beautiful beach.
Broadbeach
hotelsMore relaxed alternative to Surfers. Great restaurants, The Star casino, Pacific Fair shopping.
Coolangatta
hotelsSouthern end near airport. Quieter beaches, local vibe, cheaper accommodation. Great surf spots.
Burleigh Heads
hotelsTrendy beachside village. Famous surf break, James Street cafes and boutiques. National park headland.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Gold Coast
Go Explore card offers unlimited public transport for just AUD $1.50/day. Light rail connects major beach suburbs. Much cheaper than taxis.
Visit theme parks (Dreamworld, Movie World, Sea World) on weekdays to avoid crowds. Multi-park passes offer better value than single-day tickets.
Best beaches are free. Kirra, Burleigh, Currumbin offer excellent swimming and surfing. 2-hour surf lessons cost around AUD $75.
Weather
Average temperature by month
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24°
24°79%8 м/с
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29°
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28°
21°Mar
26°
18°Apr
24°
15°May
21°
13°Jun
21°
12°Jul
22°
13°Aug
24°
15°Sep
25°
17°Oct
27°
19°Nov
28°
21°Dec
Water temperature
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
12 - 20 A$
~16.0 $
Mid-range
25 - 40 A$
~32.5 $
Fine dining
60 - 100 A$
~80.0 $
Drinks
Coffee
4 - 5 A$
~4.5 $
Local beer
6 - 9 A$
~7.5 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
2 - 3 A$
~2.5 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
30 - 65 A$ / night
~47.5 $
Hotel 3★
150 - 230 A$ / night
~190 $
Hotel 5★
300 - 600 A$ / night
~450 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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Nearly cashless. Cards and contactless widely accepted. Public transport accepts contactless (Visa, Mastercard). All fares capped at $0.50 per journey.
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Banks: Commonwealth Bank, ANZ, Westpac, NAB - ATMs give best rates with no foreign fees. AVOID: Airport Travelex - charges 10-15% markup. City centre banks offer fair rates. For large amounts, use Wise digital exchange instead of cash changers. Surfers Paradise has multiple exchange options.
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Tipping not expected in Australia. Service charge included. 10% appreciated for exceptional service.
Safety
Caution required
Avoid remote areas, especially at night
Gold Coast is very safe. Watch belongings at beaches. Swim between flags at patrolled beaches. Be aware of marine stingers in summer months.
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