Australian state Queensland is well known for the city Gold Coast. It is the sixth most populous city in the country. Characterized by the subtropical sunny climate, water-way and canal system, nightlife, forest life and most popularly surfing beaches, Gold Coast is a favored tourist destination to of Australia.
It is situated in the south of Queensland and 94 km away in the south from the state capital Brisbane. It covers an area of about 160 sq mi. In recent years there has been a steady growth in tourism industry at this part of Queensland. Therefore the journalists and real estate speculators started referring this place as "Gold coast".
The city is best known for surfing. Almost 57 kilometers of this city consist of coastal lines with some of the popular surf breaks in world and Australia.
Some of the tourist attracted beaches are Palm Beach, Main beach, Mermaid beach, Narrow neck and Spit. They carry awesome waves at times which make surfing more adventurous.
Along with surf beaches tourist attraction includes some popular theme park like Sea world, Dream world, Warner Bros, Currumbin Wildlife sanctuary, Movie world etc.
As Gold coast is one of most tourist attracted destination for surfers, special care is being taken by the concern authorities. They provide professional surf life saving service in order to protect people on the beaches and promote surfing safety among all. Protection measures against sharks are also being taken. So get ready for your trip to Gold Coast.
Surfer's Paradise in Gold Coast, Australia