Sun-kissed skin, sunny beach days, stunning rainforests and iconic Australian moments are what the Gold Coast is all about.<\/p>\n

Whether the beach calls your name or you\u2019re after adventure, the Gold Coast awaits.<\/p>\n

Get a peek into the good times that never end \u2013 even after the sun sets.<\/p>\n

The Beaches are calling..<\/h4>\n

If beaches are your thing, the Gold Coast has got you covered. The coastline stretches for 57 kilometres (35 miles) and you can pick from 20 different beaches.<\/p>\n

Surfers Paradise is probably the most well-known of them all, and is highly distinctive as the skyline is practically on the beach. Then a little further South of Surfers you will find yourself on Mermaid Beach.<\/p>\n

You can also take a trip down \u2018Millionaire\u2019s Row\u2019, look at the fancy mansions. South of Surfers you\u2019ve got Burleigh Heads, which is famous for its surfing spots (or just for ogling the surfers!), and if you move even further south you\u2019ll find yourself in Coolangatta, another top spot for surfing and a great place to visit if you love the old-school charm of a seaside town.<\/p>\n

Australia’s own Vegas is centred around a beautiful golden stretch of sand that hugs a strip of urban skyscrapers. The beach is famed for attracting a disproportionate amount of the country’s most beautiful; the surf lifesavers and meter maids of the aptly-named Surfers Paradise. Its nightlife, glitzy malls and million-dollar theme parks attract an excessive amount of visitors, too, and with good reason.<\/p>\n

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Q1 Resort Tower<\/h4>\n

The Q1 Resort tower is the highest point in all of Gold Coast, but don\u2019t let that scare you!<\/p>\n

The\u00a0SkyPoint Q1 Climb is Gold Coast\u2019s answer to Sydney\u2019s Bridge Climb, and an absolute must-do for the best views over Gold Coast.<\/p>\n

As the best way to see the true beauty of the Gold Coast, the 360 degree views make the climb truly worth it. The swells of the ocean against the coast, the lush hinterland and even views from Brisbane to Byron Bay are all yours to take in.<\/p>\n

Rise with the sun on a morning climb or watch the city lights illuminate the evening with a night climb. You can even include a dining option with your climb \u2013 the night climb boasts a delicious shrimp tagliatelle!<\/p>\n

As one of the best photo ops in Gold Coast, your guide will snap photos of you and your group with the backdrop of the gorgeous city skyline in the distance. By then you\u2019ll have forgotten all about any fear of heights!<\/p>\n

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Markets and more!<\/h4>\n

From arts and crafts to food, and farmers markets to car boot sales, you\u2019ve got loads of markets to choose from on the Gold Coast. Hosted in the Hinterland, along the beaches and in the suburbs, you\u2019re sure to pass at least one as you\u2019re wandering around.<\/p>\n

The Village Markets known as a \u2018creative hub\u2019 for emerging entrepreneurs, such as Swimwear and Jewellery, this boutique market trades on the first and third Sunday of every month at Burleigh Heads.<\/p>\n

Broadbeach Markets for interesting arts and crafts, Marketta Street Food \u2013 Tapas Club in Miami for some food lovin\u2019, or Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets \u2013 one of the biggest on the Gold Coast.<\/p>\n

You won\u2019t find a love for local markets and high-end shops alike greater than the at the Gold Coast.<\/p>\n

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Taste the Incredible Food Scene<\/h4>\n

The Gold Coast\u2019s food scene has evolved so much in the last few years, it\u2019s a full-time job just keeping up with the latest openings.<\/p>\n

From hatted restaurants (the Australian equivalent to Michelin stars), quirky cafes and food trucks to wine bars and craft beer tap houses, there\u2019s something for every palate.<\/p>\n

Relish elegant beachfront hotel dining in Surfers Paradise or sample delectable seafood on rooftop restaurants in Burleigh Heads. Get your Asian fusion mix in Broadbeach, where you\u2019ll find creative dishes to delight your taste buds.<\/p>\n

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Stay Up Late<\/h4>\n

When the sun goes down, the adults play.<\/p>\n

By night, the Gold Coast\u2019s vibrant nightlife welcomes the party-loving night owls, cocktails in hand, at laid-back music venues and rooftop bars.<\/p>\n

Energetic, enthusiastic, electric, eclectic! These are just some of the words that sum up the social scene that Surfers Paradise was built on. Surfers Paradise comfortably maintains its position as the good-times hub of the Gold Coast.<\/p>\n

Turquoise waters, endless skies, balmy evening breezes, and nights of a million stars. Perfect!<\/p>\n

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