Tourism
The Gold Coast has long been Australia’s playground with approximately 10.2 million people visiting each year. Visitors flock here to see our beautiful coastline, world famous beaches, subtropical rainforests, to visit our theme parks, enjoy our restaurants and shops all in the comfort of our gorgeous climate.
The Gold Coast has been a tourism centre since the early 1900s so it is no wonder that our industry operators are experienced and that our services and infrastructure and well-oiled. The Tourism Industry injects $1.2 billion into the Gold Coast which make up 20% of the cities total economy.
Much of the industry is supported by the events which take part on the Gold Coast annually. These include:
- Nikon SuperGP
- Schoolies Weeks
- ASP Quicksilver Pro
- Roxy Pro
- Gold Coast Marathon
- Pan Pacific Masters Games
- Blues on Broadbeach
- Tastes of Gold Coast
- Gold Coast Big Day Out
- New Year’s Eve Celebrations
One of the Gold Coast's tourist industry's that is flourishing but isn't well known is our Gold Coast wineries, with their cellar door sales, restaurants, wine tastings all contributing to what is fast becoming a a new tourist attraction.
The Gold Coast is also a bustling centre for those doing business. It is a popular destination for conferences and with the completion of the Broadbeach Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre this market can only be expected to grow. Fast and easy Broadbeach units and apartments finder.
Over the last decade the Gold Coast has also become a popular place for people to hold their weddings. Gold Coast Weddings.com has all of the professionals, venues, bridal wear, make-up artists and accommodation required to make your wedding an absolutely fantastic event that is centered on you. No fuss, no bother... we make it your day!
The Gold Coast has a vast range of accommodation to suit almost everyone. Where we differentiate ourselves from most cities is our range of units and apartments. These range from very up-market to the cheap and cheerful. You can find where you'd like to stay and book online quickly and easily at www.GoldCoastUnits.com. GoldCoastUnits.com gives you a run-down on the types of activities available in each of the Gold Coast's major areas. Having chosen your place to play you'r just one click away from finding the right place for you.
Australia's fastest growing city with a population growth rate of 3.4% which is almost triple the national average.
Population of over 500 000 which is set to double by the year 2030.
Regional economy valued at AUS $18.2 billion.
Australia's leading tourist destination with 10.2 million visitors per annum spending AUS $12.1 million per day.