【Gold Coast】
The Gold Coast's lively central region is filled with luxury hotels,
resorts, shopping centres and restaurants. But the area's greatest
attractions are golden beaches that stretch forever.
Sea World, is located on The Spit at Main Beach and has dolphin,
shark and sea lion shows.From nearby Fisherman's Wharf you can cruise
across the Broadwater and out to sea for a day of game fishing or
enjoy a host of watersports.Marina Mirage, also on The Spit, is
the home of stylish boutiques and waterfront restaurants and cafes.
Every shopper's fantasy comes alive at Pacific Fair, Queensland's
largest shopping complex. Spend a day wandering through cobbled
streets, dazzling arcades and department stores.
If you want to touch the Australian wild life, visit the conservation
reserve of Fleays Wildlife Park. Here you will be introduced to
Australian wildlife and nocturnal creatures seldom seen in their
natural habitats.
Beenleigh, the northern gateway to Gold Coast,
nestles beside the Albert River and is renowned for its fine rum,
lush cane fields and beautiful parks and gardens.
Once the focal point of the township's thriving economy, rum has
been produced from local sugar cane since 1884 and remains a powerful
drawcard for visitors eager to sample the velvety smooth brew.
The Gold Coast's northern business centre
is Southport, offering professional offices, essential services,
department stores, cinemas, restaurants and a host of retail outlets.
Visit to the Gold Coast's southern region
will give you the chance to enjoy the best of both worlds. This
picturesque area is renowned for its tropical fruit plantations,
tall cane fields, the Tweed River, country markets, lush farmlands,
clear ocean waters and deserted beaches.
There are also oceanfront apartments with breathtaking views, restaurants
and shopping precincts.
Currumbin Valley marks the start of the southern region and is an
area of superb natural beauty.
Millions of visitors have enjoyed the spectacle of hand feeding
thousands of wild lorikeets at Currumbin Sanctuary. Learn about
the breeding and behavioural patterns of some of Australia's rarest
animals or visit the animal hospital and orphanage.
The twin towns of Coolangatta and Tweed Heads meet at the Queensland-
New South Wales border. Within this area there are many golf clubs,
some of the largest sporting and entertainment venues in Australia,
gaming machines, restaurants and world-class sporting facilities.
Attractions in this truly scenic part of the Gold Coast include
Tropical Fruit World Pioneer Plantation, Melaleuca Station, Tweed
Endeavour Cruises and the Tweed Regional Art Gallery at Murwillumbah.
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