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Sand dunes and Surf beach on South Stradbroke Island in Queensla

Just across the Broadwater from the Gold Coast in Queensland is South Stradbroke Island, one of only 15 sand based islands in the world, and home to Couran Cove Resort.

This island getaway is made up of 1,800 acres of conservation park, so you know you’re walking into pristine nature.

And it's one of the few places on the East Coast of Australia where you can see the sun rise in the east of the island and set on the west.

Southport featuring swimming, a beach and tropical scenes

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Shooting astro at South Stradbroke Island over the weekend and the weather conditions couldn't have been better for capturing the Milky Way. I got this shot early in the evening as the Milky Way rose above the ocean and I thought I'd give the image some scale by standing on the small sand dune with a light.

South Stradbroke Island Conservation Park

Explore the great outdoors at South Stradbroke Island Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Gold Coast.

Warner Bros. Movie World

Watch stunt shows, get on superhero rides, enter the Ice Age 4D Experience and take a splash in the Wild West at Australia’s theme park version of Hollywood.

Snapper Rocks, iconic surf spot and the most southerly beach of the Gold Coast, Australia

Kirra Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Kirra Beach, a popular beach in Gold Coast. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Dreamworld

Australia’s biggest amusement park features exciting themed areas with everything from tigers and thrilling rides to vintage V8 super-cars and TV characters.

Stars at Surfer Paradise Gold Coast Australia

The Star Gold Coast

Why not try your luck with a visit to The Star Gold Coast during your visit to Gold Coast? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

Cavill Avenue

Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.

Surfers Paradise Beach

This stretch of beach is known for its regular sets of rolling waves, with high-rise hotels and bustling nightlife along the sandy shore.

Sea World

Who doesn’t dream of staying overnight in a water park where you can see Jet Ski stunts, life-sized Nickelodeon stars, plus dolphins, sea lions and polar bears?

Aerial view of Broadbeach with the convention centre and casino on the Gold Coast

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

Learn about the events happening in Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre during your trip to Gold Coast. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Roma Street Parkland featuring a city, a park and a river or creek

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