Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is one of Australia's leading tourist destinations. Millions of visitors come each year from around the world to enjoy its sandy surfing and family beaches, championship golf courses, theme parks and bushwalking in the lovely Hinterland. There is great shopping and many fine restaurants catering for all tastes. The Gold Coast has a pleasant climate all year round, boasting 287 days of sunshine per year. In October/November, the average daytime temperature is 15 - 25 degrees Celsius.
Experience Gold Coast - pre and post conference tours and activities
There is plenty to do and see on the Gold Coast, from daytime adventure tours and fantastic shopping to the theme parks - Movie World, Seaworld, Dreamworld and Wet'n'Wild or Paradise Country Aussie Farm Tour - each of which is full day on its. In the evenings you can enjoy dining out or visiting the theatre or one of the many night-clubs in the area, or enjoy the Australian Outback Spectacular. Visit www.verygc.com for all the latest deals and attractions.
| 25% DISCOUNT VOUCHER |
| Warner Village Theme Parks – Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, and Wet'n'Wild Water World - is offering conference participants a 25% discount for any of their theme parks during your stay on the Gold Coast. Vouchers will be distributed in all Gold Coast Conference Satchels. |
Australia's Gold Coast embraces all the senses. You’re not an observer, you’re a participant. Here’s just a sample to whet your appetite...
- Swim with dolphins – or sharks – at a themed attraction in an Australian first.
- Breakfast with tigers – in a stylish tiger-themed setting and meet a magnificent tiger under the care of a handler or see Australia’s only polar bears through underwater viewing windows.
- Feel the need for speed, with hot laps in a V8SS Commodore or be wind-borne with a hot air balloon flight followed by champagne breakfast.
- Savour life with a surf club breakfast and life saving demonstration or embrace some of the world’s most famous Australians by cuddling a koala or be blanketed by colourful lorikeets.
- Crush your own grapes at a Gold Coast vineyard with gourmet picnics and jazz or cook up a storm with leading chefs.
- Australia's Gold Coast supports prolific sea life – be exhilarated with deep ocean fishing. Water based activities span centuries from graceful sail and square rigger cruises to speedboats, dive adventures and jetski options.
- Learn about Australian culture – witness authentic demonstrations from indigenous Australians, take a surf lesson, view bush skills or combine your incentive with a Gold Coast event.
Airports The nearest international airport is Brisbane Airport approximately 80km from Broadbeach. From Brisbane Airport you can travel to the Gold Coast by Airtrain (approx AU$25 one way), by shuttle bus (approx A$35 one way) or by limousine (approx AU$170 one way). All the major car hire companies also have offices at the airport.
The Gold Coast Airport at Currumbin is 10min from Broadbeach and takes international flights direct from NZ. The shuttle bus service is approx AU$20 one way and a taxi approx AU$35.
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