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Location :
Gold Coast is located on the shore of the Pacific Ocean in the state of Queensland in northeastern Australia, 80 km south of the state capital Brisbane. Gold Coast has an excellent infrastructure, as it is considered the first tourist destination in Australia and one of the cities that needs to be visited because of the wonderful beaches and forests and tourist and leisure activities that suit all tastes in addition to the excellent hotels and hotel apartments at various levels.
Getting to Gold Coast:
There is an international airport that receives many airlines, and you can also go from Brisbane City Airport by train, directly to the main station in Gold Coast.
the climate :
The Gold Coast climate is characterized by temperatures suitable for tourism. The maximum ranges between 29 and 21 degrees Celsius and the lowest between 21 and 8 degrees Celsius. The rain increases in February, May, November and December.
Living :
There are many international hotels, the most famous of which is the Versace Resort, Hilton Tower, in addition to family-friendly hotel apartments such as Q1 Tower.
The most important apartments and hotels in Gold Coast:
Q1 Resort and Spa: Click here
Mantra Towers: click here
Capricorn Apartments: click here
Rhapsody Resort: Click here
Peppers Soul Apartments: click here
Qt: Click here
Marriott Surfers Paradise: click here
Crowne Plaza: Click here
It is preferable to live in surfers paradise
Where to go on the Gold Coast:
Gold Coast gives you everything you want and you can visit several places according to your choice, including:
1- surfers paradise:
The beating heart of the Gold Coast and a tourist gathering point, with its many shops and entertainment, various tourist activities and restaurants available, touring Cavill Avenue is a pleasure in the morning and evening.
2- Aquaduck
A walk on the amphibious bus, which starts from the Surfers Paradise, gives you a feeling of freedom and pleasure for adults and children, and learn about the features of the golden beach.
3- Sea world:
Get to know marine life and see great shows of dolphins and seals.
4- movie world:
Created by Warner Bros. WB, you can watch all the cartoon characters out there and enjoy fun games for the family to enjoy.
5- Dreamworld:
A city of games that satisfies your desires.
6- Wax World Wax Museum:
Where you will find wax sculptures of well-known figures.
7- Funballz Australia:
You can walk on the water while you are in a balloon.
8- Racecentre:
Racing car simulator center for racing lovers.
9- Draculas Haunted House:
House of terror, enter at your own risk.
10- Ripleys Believe It Or Not! Odditorium:
Ripley’s Museum of Wonderland.
11- Le Mans Kart Racing:
Driving cars.
12- Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk:
Walk over bridges suspended over thick forests.
Restaurants:
There are many halal restaurants, especially at the Surfers Paradise area, including:
Ali Baba’s Kebab Takeaway Arabic Sandwiches.
Golden Legends Chinese Restaurant.
Sher-e-Punjab is an Indian restaurant.
House of India is right on the beach at the Hilton Hotel.
Pizza Santino, opposite the Hilton Hotel Tower.
Supply centers:
There are many grocery and catering centers available, and whoever wants to buy Islamic meat can go to the Mount Lebanon supermarket and its address is:
2241 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid
Gold Coast Mosque: It is the only mosque there and it is located in Arundel neighborhood, north of the city center, and its address is:
Allied Drive 144, Arundel, Queensland 4214
Transportation :
An excellent network of public transportation is available and connects you to all the city’s attractions at reasonable prices.
International and local car rental offices are available at the airport and within the city if you want freedom of movement within the Gold Coast and outside.
the shopping :
If you want to shop, you will find several commercial centers spread throughout the city, such as:
Pacific Fair – The Pines Shopping Center is – Australia Fair
Marina Mirage – The Oasis – Q-Super Center
And don’t miss the fun of shopping on Elkhorn Street, where you will find Circlr on Cavll Center, which includes a shopping center topped with two furnished apartment towers.
There is also an open air bazaar on Esplanade Street, which is on Wednesday and Friday from 17:30 to 22:00.
Harbor town shopping center is located next to the Gold Coast Mosque.
Important information:
Electricity: You have to buy international fish because the electrical outlets are different from the rest of the world. The voltage is 230 V 50 Hz
Currency: 1 Australian dollar = 0.747115 USD
International Key: 61+
Numbers interest you:
Police – ambulance – firefighting: call 000 note that calls are recorded.
Poisoning Center: 131126
Child Helpline: 1800551800
Driving emergency network: 1800645130
For more information, you can visit the following link:
http://www.afp.gov.au/contact.aspx
