Flight time from the Gold Coast.
Coolangatta international airport caters for the Gold Coast region's international arrivals from Auckland, Hamilton, Dunedin, Palmerston North & Christchurch in New Zealand plus Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong & Singapore.. There are regular daily domestic flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide & there are also connecting flights to all other Australian cities.
Brisbane's International Airport also provides links with the USA and Europe.
The flight time from Sydney to the Gold Coast is a 1 hour 25 minute trip.
The flight time from Melbourne to the Gold Coast is a 2 hour 15 minute trip.
The flight time from Adelaide to the Gold Coast is a 2 hour and 10 minute trip.
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Driving distance to Queensland's Gold Coast.
The driving distance from Sydney to the Gold Coast is approximately 947 km's, and a 11 hour and 25 minute drive time.
The driving distance from Canberra to the Gold Coast is approximately 1251 km's, and a 15 hour trip.
The driving distance from Melbourne to the Gold Coast is approximately 1840 k's, and a 22 hour 10 minute trip.
The driving distance from Brisbane to the Gold Coast is approximately 80 k's, and 1 hour drive time.
The driving distance from Darwin to the Gold Coast is approximately 3500 k's, and 45 hour drive time.
The driving distance from Coolongatta Airport to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast is approximately 22.5 k's, and a 35 minute trip.
Times and distances are approximations and will vary seasonaly. Check with local authorities for relevant information when you traveling to remote areas.
In Australia distance is expressed in kilometers not miles. 1 kilometer = 0.621 miles
In Australia temperature is expressed in Celsius not Fahrenheit.
0 degrees Celsius is 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
Gold Coast trip information.
The Gold Coast is probably Australia's best known holiday region with incredible beaches stretching from Southport at the Northern end to the Southern end at Coolongatta, located on the New South Wales border. The Gold Coast region averages 300 days of sunlight per year and attracts over 3 million visitors! An incredible array of accommodation and facilities on the Gold Coast caters for tourists and holiday makers on all budgets.
The Gold Coast is well known for its World Class Casino, the World Class Golf Courses, Water Theme Parks, Cruises, Tours, Wildlife Parks, and Restaurants.
It could be simply that the 42 km's of sandy beaches is enough to attract people to the Gold Coast for holidays. The coastline offers some of the world's best surfing spots as well as secluded calm water estuaries and inlets great for fishing and hiking. A number of access points to the beach can be found from Southport in the North, Main Beach, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Mermaid Beach, Miami, Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach, Currumbin, Tugun, Bilinga, Kirra and the Southern most point "Coolangatta", at the New South Wales border.
The Gold Coast boasts some world class resort golf courses, played by the world's leading professionals in some of Australia's major tournaments.
Just a few minutes trip inland is the beautiful hinterland with its unspoiled rainforests, water falls, spectacular views, bush-walking, wildlife and National Parks. Several resorts cater for those wanting to enjoy the region but bypass the sun, sand and sea holiday.
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Southport is the location of the Marina Mirage complex, the Sheraton Mirage Hotel and Seaworld. At the northern end of the Gold Coast region Broadwater is becoming a famous recreational destination. A popular waterway that is being rapidly developed by the service industry to cater for many visitors each year.
Cavil Avenue is the central business district of Surfers Paradise, which is the capital of the Gold Coast region. Surfers Paradise is often mistaken as being "the Gold Coast". Surfers Paradise is where you find all the Nightlife, with a world class casino and more restaurants per square kilometer than anywhere else in Australia! This area hosts several major shopping centers plus numerous resorts, apartment complexes, motels and holiday accommodations of all kinds.
Broadbeach is just a few kilometers south of Surfers Paradise. Broadbeach on the Gold Coast is a very popular destination in Queensland for holiday makers. With an excellent choice of restaurants and shopping options. Broadbeach beaches are well patrolled and are home to Australia's major surf life saving carnivals. Pacific Fair shopping plaza, and new resort accommodations make Broadbeach the cosmopolitan hub of the Gold Coast.
Columns of volcanic rock are exposed by years of weathering, from the surging sea at Burleigh Head's National Park.
Named 'Jellurgal' by the "Kombumerri" who once inhabited this beautiful part of Australia, today the northern side of Burleigh Headland is one of
Australia's most famous surfing breaks. From Tumgun lookout between the months of April and November
migrating humpback whales may be seen making their way North to warmer waters where they begin mating ritual and giving birth. Wheelchair access for fishing is also provided.
Coolangatta is the southern tip of the Gold Coast region, located on the border of Queensland and New South Wales.
Gold Coast Attractions are located at the northern end of the Gold Coast and have good access from both the Gold Coast and Brisbane. Dreamworld, Koala Town, Warner Brothers Movie World, Wet 'n Wild and "Seaworld on the Gold Coast" with performing dolphins, whales, seals together with "water skiing aquaballet displays", and roller-coaster rides.
The Hinterland is a popular day trip destination for Gold Coast holiday makers. An area of National Parks, rainforests, scenic lookouts and lodges. Rugged country with narrow, steep and winding roads. A highly recommended trip is from Coolangatta South to Murwillumbah and to Crystal Creek, Chillingham, Numinbah, Natural Bridge, Nerang, Mudgeeraba, then back to the coast. Heading west you will find the Tamborine National Parks and Wilson's Lookout, Thunderbird Park and Cedar Creek Falls before rejoining the highway at Beenleigh.
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Gold Coast Beach Trip, Safety Information.
I have seen people blister on a cloudy day. Seriously consider protecting yourself from the powerful Australian sunlight when you are out & about by wear long sleeved t-shirts, buy a hat straight away.
Great Australian beach tips. For a hot day on the beach, take some shoes, because when it is hot, the sand can really hurt, oh yes. Cover your feet properly, some beaches maybe a 200 meter plus walk, OUCH! Little tents are becoming more popular, specifically designed for the beach. Besides a tent or a towel don't bring that what you can't take into the water (you may need a pouch), that includes the car park.
For your safety, Australia's main beaches are patrolled by lifesavers, and "flags" are used to designate safe swimming areas for the public. The current or "rip" can sometimes travel much faster than you or I could dream of swimming. Always choose a beach with flags, over a beach without flags. If there are no flags or lifesavers, & you have to go in, be careful, get advice from more than one local you trust.
The "rip" is a strong current of water that travels away from the beach & can run for up to, more than a kilometer away !
The flies can really annoy you, so get a piece of rope and flick it over your shoulder, while also watching out for others around you (their eyes).
The "rip" is a strong current of water that travels away from the beach & can run for up to, more than a kilometer away !
The flies can really annoy you, so get a piece of rope and flick it over your shoulder, while also watching out for others around you (their eyes).
Hiking trip information. Don't go hiking without properly preparing. Water is an essential in the Australian bush & beach, heck you may even stumble on a thirsty Koala (during the Victorian bush fire season, fire fighters stumbled upon a desperate Koala in need of water ), nothing could s surprise me now !
Let someone know where you plan to go, & what your next option might be if your plans change,
(plan B) in case you change your mind.
Injured Wildlife emergency contact phone number is 1300094535.
Golden Rules when driving in Australia and the Gold Coast.
Always carry spare water! When traveling away from populated areas, check on the weather conditions, and forecast. Check the condition and pressure of your tires, including your spare tire. Practice changing your tire with somebody who knows how to. Be alert, there are many large animals in Australia such as Kangaroos, Wombats, and Emu's that can cause serious damage to your car or RV if you collide with them.
To help avoid a collision you should keep in mind a number of things. Firstly Kangaroos are most active at sun up and sun down, Wombats and Koalas are most active at night, and Emus are most active during the day. When driving through bushland areas or areas where there is a water supply (rivers, creeks, etc) always use extra caution, especially around dusk and dawn, Secondly if you see a group of skid marks, in the same spot on a road, you may assume that this is a popular spot for animals to cross, so slow down. Thirdly, at night your headlights on high beam may blind an animal in your path, so lower your beam (as you would an oncoming car), and slow down.
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