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Address: | PO Box 183, Palm Beach, QLD, 4221 |
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Gold Coast Accommodation
Surfers Paradise Accommodation
Visitors Information Listed Below:
ACTIVITIES
Aquaduck Tours, Tiger Moth Joy Flight, Australian Kayaking Adventures, Australian Outback Spectacular, Australia Zoo Self Drive Tour, Beach Trekkers, Bungy Jump, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, David Fleay Wildlife Park, Discovery Fishing Charters Australia, Dolphin Wild's Moreton Island Cruise, Dracula's Cabaret Restaurant, Dreamworld, Extreme Jetboating, Flycoaster, Ferrari Experience, Free Spirit Tours, Gold Coast Kayaking & Snorkelling, Gold Coast Motorcycle Tours, Gold Coast Turf Club, Haunted House, Jetboat Extreme, Jet Ski Safaris, Karting in Paradise, King Tutts Putt Putt, Kitesurf Gold Coast, Le Mans Kart Racing Complex, Lofty's Watersports, Mirage Boat Hire, Mud Crab Cruise, O'Reilly's Rainforest Guesthouse, Out There Charters, Paradise Jet Boating, Plan B Party Tours, Putt Putt Golf, Q1 Observation Deck, RaceNutz Megastore, Seabreeze Sports, Sea World, Shane's Watersports World, The Shooting Centre, Skirmish - Paintball Shooting Game, Sling Shot, Sunrise Parasail, Thunderbird Park, Tiki Boat Hire, Timezone, Tropical Fruit World, Tweed Endeavour Cruises, Vomatron, Wahoo Charters, Warner Bros. Movie World, Wax Museum, Wet 'n' Wild Water World, Whales in Paradise, WhiteWater World, Wyndham Cruises.
ANNUAL GOLD EVENTS
Mondial Australian Women's Hardcourts,Rotary Antique Fair, Summafielddayze, Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman Series to Trial, Gold Coast Board Riding Championships, Malibu Teams Challenge, Summer Surf Life Saving Series, Queensland Cup Surf Boat Carnival, Billabong Alley Classic Surfing, Queensland Surf Rescue Championships, Beach Cricket, Surfing Queensland Micro Grom Comp, Big Day Out, Gatorade Queensland Triathlon Series, Australian Junior Beach Volleyball Championships, Hurley Burleigh Pro Junior Surfing, Gold Coast Australia Day Celebrations, Beach Volleyball Championships, Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman Series to Round 1 & Round 2, Rip Curl MP Surfing Classic, ANZ Ladies Masters, Ocean Assault Final Round 1 (Surf Lifesaving), NAB Cup AFL Game, Quiksilver & Roxy Pro (WCT Mens & Womens), Ocean Challenge Age Final & Ocean Assault Final, The Gold Coast Waitangi Day Festival, Queensland Junior Championships (Surf Lifesaving), Gold Coast Triathlon to Luke Harrop Memorial, Clean Up Australia Day, Rip Curl Kirra Teams Challenge, Somerset Literature Festival, 2008 Crazy John's Queensland Championships incl Masters (Surf Lifesaving), Dancesport Queensland Open, Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Carnival, Outrigger Grand Prix Marathon, South Coast Foam Junior Surf Slam, National Youth Week Youth Festival, Boost Surf Show, Outrigger Gold Coast Cup, Brothers Neilsen Pro Junior, 2008 Malfunction (Malibu Surfing Competition), Australian International Senior Golf Championships at Lakelands, Sanctuary Cove Boat Show, Blues on Broadbeach Festival, Wintersun Festival, Honolua Paddleboard Race, Quiksilver Queensland Junior Series, A La Carte in the Park, Burleigh Winter Solstice Festival, Gold Coast Airport Marathon, Uni Sport Gold Coast Challenge, Tastes of Broadbeach, Wine, Jazz & Chocolate, Anaconda Adventure Race at Tallebudgera Valley, International Megastars Dance Festival, Tastes of Gold Coast festival, F1 Superboats, 2008 Gold Coast City Cup, Malibu Teams Challenge, The Swell Sculpture Festival, Coolangatta Gold, Lexmark Indy 300, Billabong Girls Queensland Surf Series Summer Classic, Pan Pacific Masters Games, New Year's Eve Fireworks.
SHOPPING
There are a number of major shopping centres on the Gold Coast and they include Pacific Fair, Harbour Town and Robina Town Centre. All are accesible using the bus service that stops outside of the resort. Surfers Paradise had a large range of leading fashion retail outlets.
Pacific Fair is an open air and undercover retail delight to satisfy any tourist or shopping lover. There are many major stores and over 260 specialty retailers. In addition there are Banks, Medical Services, a Post Office and Cafes, Bars and Restaurants to please everyone. Children are catered for with a themed children's play park and the disabled can make use of our companion service. Parking is easy with over 5000 free carparks. There are taxi and water taxi services and a Bus Interchange. All this set in a wonderland of leafy walkways and parks with traquil lakes and peaceful streams.
Harbour Town is an award winning, colourful and vibrant shopping destination with more than 120 outlet stores selling quality national and international brand fashions and homewares direct with savings of up to 60% below normal retail prices, every day. Explore colourful avenues lined with stores selling some of the world's most famous fashion labels and designer brands at heavily discounted outlet prices. Discover quality names in fashion, sporting wear, lingerie, perfume, jewellery, homewares and gifts. Dine al-fresco at our charming restaurants and cafes featuring international cuisine.
With a total floor space of 59,983sqm spread over two levels, Australia Fair is anchored by Kmart, Best & Less, Woolworths, Coles and Birch Carroll & Coyle Cinemas. The centre boasts 230 specialty stores, including many services such as Australia Post, Medicare™ and RACQ to name a few. Other features include the Trader Dukes Tavern with Bar, Bistro and Bottle Shop.
MARKETS
Beachfront Markets
Explore more than 120 market stalls stretching over half a kilometre of beachfront promenade along Surfers Paradise beach, every Wednesday and Friday evening.
Carrara Markets
The Markets have become a virtual institution on the Gold Coast, drawing weekend crowds of more than 25 000. Carrara Markets is the largest permanent Markets in Queensland and is open every Saturday & Sunday from 6am to 4pm.
BEST TIME TO VISIT THE GOLD COAST
Australia’s Gold Coast packs a punch every day of the year so it is not a matter of planning when, just planning how you’re going to fit in a timetable of fun. Formal seasons are less apparent with an average of 300 days of sunshine a year. Expect cooler temperatures in hinterland and rural areas year round, especially in winter. Nature unveils its glory every day with golden summers, clear-sky winters, crisp autumn hinterland mornings and vibrant, optimistic summers. Select your best time by defining your choices:
Clothing Standard - Be Free
Clothing is defined by what you choose to do while on Australia’s Gold Coast - casual or sophisticated.
Key themes this season: colourful, vibrant and comfortable within your own skin.
Gold Coast sophistication can take you anywhere in the world. It embodies the best beauty tip - to be yourself.
Here’s some tips from the locals:
You can get sunburnt even on cloudy days. Treat the sun and surf with respect. Wear sun protection year round, a broad brimmed hat, shirt with collar and sleeves and maximum sun screen to exposed skin.
While casual is the Gold Coast norm, some golf courses have dress codes so check when booking.
Gentlemen may need a jacket when fine dining, or enjoying a sophisticated evening at a club or restaurant.
Hinterland areas may be cooler and wetter. Take a jacket and a heavier coat in winter. Christmas in July with log fires and early morning mist sets the scene.
Wear comfortable walking shoes in national parks and farms.
Pack swim wear year round - winter offers pleasant warm weather during the day.
Bring a light suitcase - you’ll need room to stock up on all those gifts and new clothes.
And now the weather:
Spring: September to November 15-25C (59-77F)
Summer: December to February 20-28C (68-83F)
Autumn: March to May 16-26C (61-77F)
Winter: June to August 11-21C (52-70F)
PASSPORTS VISAS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS CURRENCY AND MONEY
Australia’s Gold Coast is Very Accessible
Here’s a guide for international visitors to make your visit as easy as possible.
Passports and Visas
All visitors to Australia need a valid passport and an Australian visa or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA).
Visa types depend on length of stay and the visit’s purpose. Lodge online applications for ETAs or acquire forms from more than 300,000 travel agents, 75 airlines and Australian diplomatic offices worldwide. If you do not hold a passport approved for ETA, get a ‘label’ visa from Australian embassies, high commission offices or consulates. The Immigration Department’s website offers an Event Co-ordinators’ Network to help event managers. View Immigration website. www.immi.gov.au
Duty Free and Quarantine
Australia has a 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST). Travellers may be eligible for a GST refund on departure. Incoming visitors may bring in limited quantities of duty free products. Business travellers need permits for carrying commercial goods through Customs. If you enter Australia with doctor’s prescriptions or medicines, get a permit. View Customs. www.customs.gov.au
Australian Customs enforces strict controls. Australia is the largest island in the world which is free of many diseases. Please declare animal and plant material, herbal medicines, food, eggs, seeds and wood. Coral, shell, reptile and whale products are banned. Restrictions may or do apply for currency, firearms and ammunition, heritage items and defence and strategic goods. Ask officers if you are not sure. The future health of Australia’s native animals, plants and primary industries depends on your honesty. View Customs. www.customs.gov.au
Safeguarding our heritage for the future - Australia’s Gold Coast. Very serious.
Gold Coast Airport
Related websiteswww.immi.gov.au www.customs.gov.au
Very Valuable
Value is relative.
The value of time spent with people you love.
The value of time spent in discovery.
Priceless memories, life-saving laughter.
Here’s a guide to money and currency - but don’t forget to appreciate the value of your Gold Coast experience.
Australia’s currency is the dollar ($). 100c = $A1. Australia has a stable currency.
Note denominations: $100, $50, $20, $10, $5.
Coin denominations: $2, $1, 50c, 20c, 10c, 5c.
Currency conversions www.xe.net/ucc
Money Matters
Travellers’ cheques can be cashed at banks and major hotels.
ATMs widely available 24 hours a day.
Major credit cards accepted at shops, hotels, restaurants. Common credit cards include American Express, Bankcard, Diner’s Club, Mastercard, Visa.
Bank hours: 9am to 4pm (Monday to Thursday), 9.30am to 5pm (Friday).
Bureau de change offer more flexible hours.
Currency exchange facilities: at airports, key tourist centres.
Australia has a Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) on all goods and services. Travellers may be eligible for a GST refund on departure through Customs. www.customs.gov.au
Tipping is not mandatory in Australia. Some restaurants charge surcharges on public holidays.
Travellers must declare substantial amounts of foreign currency (valued at $A10,000 or more) through Customs. www.customs.gov.au Australia’s Gold Coast has some of the nation’s largest duty free stores. View Customs for allowances. All shoppers in Australia are protected by consumer legislation. Some heritage items may be protected against export. www.customs.gov.au
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