House of travel Queensland Brochure 2017 | Page 12

Experience
Gold Coast
Festivals and Events 2017
14 Jan Jeep Magic Millions Raceday
20-21, 22 Jan Gold Coast Food & Wine Expo
23-26 Feb RACV Ladies Masters
09-20 Mar Quiksilver Pro & Roxy Pro
31 Mar-16 Apr Bleach* Festival
08-09 Apr Gold Coast Triathlon
May (date TBC) Prime Minister’s Cup
18-21 May Blues on Broadbeach
07-11 Jun Cooly Rocks On
01-02 Jul Gold Coast Airport Marathon
28-30 Jul Broadbeach Country Music Festival
20-22 Oct V8 Supercars Gold Coast 600
Average Temperatures in ˚C
Dec-Feb: 19/28 Mar-May: 13/27
Jun-Aug: 9/21 Sep-Nov: 12/25
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W ith all the soft sand, dazzling blue water and sunshine you could dream of, why
wouldn’t you head to the Gold Coast?
Head to the ‘Glitter Strip’ of Surfers Paradise and see what makes this beach so
famous, with beachside accommodation, a superb restaurant and entertainment
scene and 7-day late night shopping, what’s not to love. For something a little
quieter head to Broadbeach, with its beautiful beaches and framed by lazy parks.
It seems a new restaurant or bar is opening every time you blink, you will be spoilt
for choice with eating options to keep your belly full.
There’s a reason the Gold Coast is famous for fun! Known as the theme park
capital of Australia – spend your days making your way through the five theme
parks on the Gold Coast, with thrill rides galore, stunt & animal shows and plenty
of family fun to be had. But it’s not just theme parks that make the Gold Coast fun;
get to know the Australian wildlife at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and hold a
koala or hand feed a kangaroo, experience Jet Boating ‘Aussie Style’ on the Gold
Coast Broadwater or take in a dinner show and the famous Dracula’s Cabaret
Restaurant.
Nature lovers head inland to Mt Tamborine, known as the ‘green behind the gold’
and experience another side of the Gold Coast. With the third oldest National
Park in the world, numerous walks, lookouts, home-grown produce, spas and art
galleries, there’s something for everyone.