Backpackers And Other Younger Travelers Are Drawn To The Gold Coast

Backpackers And Other Younger Travelers Are Drawn To The Gold Coast

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Sandwiched between over 43 miles (70 kilometers) of sandy beaches and nearly 250,000 acres (100,000 hectares) World Heritage listed forests, Queensland's Gold Coast attractions make it Australia's favorite playground. The Gold Coast begins in Coolangatta, just across the border from New South Wales and ends just outside of Surfers Paradise, the epicenter of Gold Coast activities. In between, there are so many attractions to choose from, you would have to live on the Gold Coast and try a different one every day for a year in order to see them all. Even then you might miss some!

Theme parks like Dreamworld, Sea World and Warner Brothers Movie World make the Gold Coast Australia's favorite family vacation destination. Equally exciting and lavish theme parks on the Gold Coast include the water parks, Wet 'n' Wild and White Water World and the Australian Outback Spectacular, which gives visitors a taste of the great Australian Outback.

Backpackers and other younger travelers are drawn to the Gold Coast like bees to honey. The nightlife in Surfers Paradise is legendary and those in the know have trouble keeping up with all the live acts that play in the pubs and clubs up and down the Gold Coast, from Coolangatta to Currumbin.

During the day, the beach is the most popular Gold Coast playground. The beaches and point breaks ralong this stretch of coast include some of the worlds most famous surf spots. For decades, Gold Coast surfers have ranked amongst the worlds best and every year at least one international surfing contest is held somewhere along the Gold Coast.

Right in the middle of all of the activity is an island of tranquility. The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary had humble beginnings as one mans bird sanctuary. It has now grown into the worlds largest collection of Australian wildlife and is something you definitely wont want to miss when youre on the Gold Coast.

Some other Gold Coast attractions include whale watching, numerous thrill rides for an adrenaline rush, Draculas Haunted House for those who like to scream in fright and the intricate Infinity multi-dimensional maze. Take a ride up to the top of the tallest residential tower in the world and see it all spread out before you.

All the activity can become a little overwhelming. If you feel like you need a quiet break, then drive out to the Gold Coast hinterland. The Gold Coast hinterland shows you another side of Queensland. In no time at all, you can be out of the action and in the middle of nature. When you need a day off from all your adventures, then a stroll around a quaint village or walk down to a waterfall in a National Park is sure to restore your spirits.

If you thought that the Gold Coast was all about beaches and theme parks, you are in for a surprise. The Gold Coast has everything you could possibly want for the vacation of a lifetime. Make it a point to set aside enough time to stay in your Gold Coast accommodation for as long as you can. You wont see it all, but you will get enough of a taste of the Gold Coast to make you want to return again and again.

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