General Information
- Currency: Australian dollar (A$, AUD)
- Climate: Subtropical, with summer temperatures ranging from 19º to 29º Celsius (66º to 83º Fahrenheit) and winters from 9º to 21º Celsius (48º to 68º Fahrenheit)
- Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time - GMT plus ten hours
- Language: English
- A wide range of leisure options is available, including a host of thrill rides in the region's popular theme parks, golf, water activities, fine dining, shopping, the exciting nightlife and more! For a relaxing retreat, you can enjoy the stunning white beaches or the magnificent wilderness area known as the Gold Coast Hinterland
- Experience true Australian friendship at the local surf clubs on the Gold Coast
- Marina Mirage - marina and shopping centre
- Sanctuary Cove marina, markets and shopping village
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - 12 miles south
- Dreamworld - 18 miles north
- Hinterland - 30 miles west
- Sea World - 8 miles north
- Surfers Paradise - 2 miles north
- Warner Bros Movie World - 15 miles north
