Gold Coast Australia

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History Culture ● ● ● Attractions ➤ National Parks ➤ Theme Parks ➤ Adventure on land & water General Information • Australia's sixth largest city • Southern coast of Queensland ● Estimated population of 480,000 ● 70 km of coastline - from South Stradbroke Island (north) to Rainbow Bay (south) Major tourist destination • Part of nation's entertainment industry - tv productions & big film industry 12 General information Climate: sub-tropical climate, sunshine 300 days a year • Environment: most biologically-diverse city in Australia, mountain rainforest, coastal wetlands, Species: 323 birds, 71 reptiles, 72 mammals, 34 amphibians, 25 fish ● ● ● History Unique & diverse cultural heritage Shaped by Indigenous ownership natural area, mountains & hills, river valleys, variety of flora & fauna Yugambeh people lived as family clans in river valleys of the region European settlement of the hinterland in 1700s ➤ Timber getters looking for valuable cedar to ship south Establishment of large cattle stations in river valleys ► Properties divided into smaller farms Refuge for Australian & Allied armed forces during WWII Rapid development of beach strip in late 1950s & 60s Union of the Gold Coast with hinterland & northern areas of Albert Shire Council in 1995 ● Culture Infamous beach culture Surfing lifestyle Well funded & developed arts infrastructure • Diverse range of cuisine • Movie industry Variety of creative local talent 327 Attractions: National Springbook Lamington • Tamborine ● ● ● Parks World Heritage protected areas Visitor friendly o Picnic areas o Short & long nature walks o Spectacular lookouts CHURROSOT DOG ACE CREAM COLD S Attractions: Theme Parks • Four favorites o Movie World in Coomera o Wet'n'Wild in Oxenford o Dreamworld in Coomera o Sea World at Main Beach THEN MACK Never-ending entertainment for everyone! Attractions: Adventure Land activities • Motorbike tours • motor racing Parasailing Skydiving • Hot air ballooning ● ● ● • Jet skiing ● • Helicopter tours Marine activities Deep sea fishing charters Whale & dolphin watching tours Fishing at the beach & rivers Swimming Skiing Diving Snorkeling ● ● Sources • http://www.gold- coast.net/goldcoast/information.html • https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/thegoldcoas ● t/gold-coast-histories-26556.html https://www.goldcoastinfo.net/aboutgc/histor y/ https://www.goldcoastaustralia.com/gold- coast-culture.html • https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places- to-see/experiences/beaches/best-beaches- gold-coast.html • https://www.inspirefamilytravel.com.au/nation al-parks-gold-coast/