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== Meetings and Events == | == Meetings and Events == | ||
===Couch Surfing=== | === Couch Surfing === | ||
The local Couch Surfers are currently well on our way to achieving a regular Gold Coast Meeting Event. We are going to start with having it fortnightly. We kicked the 2010 year off with a New Years Event followed by our legendary | The local Couch Surfers are currently well on our way to achieving a regular Gold Coast Meeting Event. We are going to start with having it fortnightly. We kicked the 2010 year off with a New Years Event followed by our legendary '''"Frisbee Summer Series"''' Meeting on [http://wiki.couchsurfing.com/en/Gold_Coast#5.1.3| Broadbeach] every Saturday at 4pm | ||
We have ideas for loads of meetings, trips, events and party nights! So keep an eye on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=1413|Gold Coast Group] and our posts. Also, check out your [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html | We have ideas for loads of meetings, trips, events and party nights! So keep an eye on the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=1413|Gold Coast Group] and our posts. Also, check out your [http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html Events Page] and do a search for events in the Gold Coast area, join in and check your attendance, so we can look out for you! | ||
[[File:FrisbeeMeeting.JPG|thumb|left|alt=AGroup of Surfers at Broadbeach.|The Frisbee Meeting ''[[Gold Coast]]''.]] The Gold Coast has travellers coming through from all over the world, many are here for some days, but quite a lot are here to stay longer periods of time, working and/or studying. Our 'locals' are also people from all over the world who have lived in Australia for several year. | [[File:FrisbeeMeeting.JPG|thumb|left|alt=AGroup of Surfers at Broadbeach.|The Frisbee Meeting ''[[Gold Coast]]''.]] The Gold Coast has travellers coming through from all over the world, many are here for some days, but quite a lot are here to stay longer periods of time, working and/or studying. Our 'locals' are also people from all over the world who have lived in Australia for several year. | ||
===Gold Coast Events=== | === Gold Coast Events === | ||
[http://www.magicmillions.com.au/ Magic Millions] | [http://www.magicmillions.com.au/ Magic Millions] | ||
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[http://www.goodvibrationsfestival.com.au/ Good Vibrations] | [http://www.goodvibrationsfestival.com.au/ Good Vibrations] | ||
=====Surfing Competition===== | ===== Surfing Competition ===== | ||
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== Location and Orientation == | == Location and Orientation == | ||
The Gold coast is part of the state of Queensland. We’re between the border with New South Wales and the city of Brisbane. | The Gold coast is part of the state of Queensland. We’re between the border with New South Wales and the city of Brisbane. The Gold coast covers more than 1400 square Kilometers. From the top just south of Beenleigh all the way down to Coolangatta. The city includes South Stradbroke Island and part of Moreton Bay. Also gifted with the beautiful hinterland of Mount Tamborine and the Lamington and Darlington Ranges inland. | ||
Brisbane is about 80km away, depending of where you are. And New South Wales is also not too far. | Brisbane is about 80km away, depending of where you are. And New South Wales is also not too far. | ||
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=== Getting There === | === Getting There === | ||
There are many ways you can get to and from the Gold Coast… | There are many ways you can get to and from the Gold Coast… | ||
====By Train==== | ==== By Train ==== | ||
====By Car==== | ====By Car==== | ||
====By Plane==== | ==== By Plane ==== | ||
You can use two airports to get here, either you fly into Brisbane and commute down via Train or a rental. Or you fly straight to the Coolangata Airport and take a bus in to Surfer’s or Burleigh or wherever you are going. | You can use two airports to get here, either you fly into Brisbane and commute down via Train or a rental. Or you fly straight to the Coolangata Airport and take a bus in to Surfer’s or Burleigh or wherever you are going. | ||
=== Getting Around === | === Getting Around === | ||
====Buses==== | ==== Buses ==== | ||
The buses are not our favorite, but it is not bad to get around when you’ve got time. | The buses are not our favorite, but it is not bad to get around when you’ve got time. | ||
Here is the link for the bus’s routes and timetables: http://www.translink.com.au/tt_results.php | Here is the link for the bus’s routes and timetables: http://www.translink.com.au/tt_results.php | ||
==Things To Do== | == Things To Do == | ||
There are plenty of things to do and see in the Gold Coast… | There are plenty of things to do and see in the Gold Coast… | ||
===The Beaches=== | === The Beaches === | ||
The Gold Coast is famous for it's beautiful beaches. Here is a list of the most popular beaches in order from North to South: | The Gold Coast is famous for it's beautiful beaches. Here is a list of the most popular beaches in order from North to South: | ||
=====Main Beach===== | ===== Main Beach ===== | ||
=====Surfers Paradise===== | =====Surfers Paradise===== | ||
The most popular and heavily touristed beach and highest sky scrapers in the Coast. | The most popular and heavily touristed beach and highest sky scrapers in the Coast. | ||
=====Broadbeach===== | ===== Broadbeach ===== | ||
The Fancy beach with the Monorail | The Fancy beach with the Monorail | ||
=====Mermaids Beach===== | ===== Mermaids Beach ===== | ||
More family oriented | More family oriented | ||
=====Miami Beach===== | ===== Miami Beach ===== | ||
More 'local' pubs | More 'local' pubs | ||
=====Burleigh Beach===== | ===== Burleigh Beach ===== | ||
Burleigh Beach is an awesome place to hang out at. Every Sunday afternoon, just as the sun is setting, the community gathers, informally; to play their bongo drums, perform dancing, Hoola hooping and Fire Twirling. Every week there is something new to watch, awesome people to meet and good vibes to experience. Come along and enjoy the free show, and if you have the talent, you can even join in! | Burleigh Beach is an awesome place to hang out at. Every Sunday afternoon, just as the sun is setting, the community gathers, informally; to play their bongo drums, perform dancing, Hoola hooping and Fire Twirling. Every week there is something new to watch, awesome people to meet and good vibes to experience. Come along and enjoy the free show, and if you have the talent, you can even join in! | ||
=====Coolangata===== | ===== Coolangata ===== | ||
Next to the airport, a Beautiful beach and simpatico town with amazing view to enjoy of the northern Gold Coast beaches. Coolangata beach is long and beautiful like a postcard! | Next to the airport, a Beautiful beach and simpatico town with amazing view to enjoy of the northern Gold Coast beaches. Coolangata beach is long and beautiful like a postcard! | ||
=== The Theme Parks=== | === The Theme Parks === | ||
=====Wet n Wild===== | ===== Wet n Wild ===== | ||
=====Movie World===== | =====Movie World===== | ||
=====Sea World===== | ===== Sea World ===== | ||
=====Dream World===== | =====Dream World===== | ||
=====Tips for special Deals===== | ===== Tips for special Deals ===== | ||
=== The Farmer's Markets === | === The Farmer's Markets === | ||
=====Surfer’s Paradise Beach front Market===== | ===== Surfer’s Paradise Beach front Market ===== | ||
=====Carrara Markets===== | =====Carrara Markets===== | ||
=====Nerang Markets===== | ===== Nerang Markets ===== | ||
==Places to Eat== | == Places to Eat == | ||
===Traditional Australian=== | === Traditional Australian === | ||
===Cheap Eats=== | ===Cheap Eats=== | ||
==Last Minute Accommodation== | == Last Minute Accommodation == | ||
===Hostels and Hotels=== | === Hostels and Hotels === | ||
==Long Term Accommodation== | == Long Term Accommodation == | ||
Share accommodation is one of the most popular way of living around Gold Coast for young people. Looking for a flat on your own can be often difficult and expensive. That's why most people decide to share a place with few flatmates. The best places to look for share listigs are online flatmate websites and real estate portals. | Share accommodation is one of the most popular way of living around Gold Coast for young people. Looking for a flat on your own can be often difficult and expensive. That's why most people decide to share a place with few flatmates. The best places to look for share listigs are online flatmate websites and real estate portals. | ||
*[http://au.easyroommate.com/queensland/gold-coast-share-accommodation share accommodation Gold Coast] - EasyRoommate.com, the biggest flatmate site in Australia, might require a paid subscription to see all contact details | * [http://au.easyroommate.com/queensland/gold-coast-share-accommodation share accommodation Gold Coast] - EasyRoommate.com, the biggest flatmate site in Australia, might require a paid subscription to see all contact details | ||
*[http://www.flatmates.com.au Flatmates.com.au] - free and quite popular | * [http://www.flatmates.com.au Flatmates.com.au] - free and quite popular | ||
*http://www.realestate.com.au - biggest real estate portal with dedicated Share section | * http://www.realestate.com.au - biggest real estate portal with dedicated Share section | ||
==Local Couch Surfing Ambassadors== | == Local Couch Surfing Ambassadors == | ||
==Other Links and Information== | == Other Links and Information == | ||
* http://www.goldcoastinformation.com.au/ | * http://www.goldcoastinformation.com.au/ | ||
Revision as of 19:02, 10 March 2013
About The Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is sunny all year round! It is a great place to go hang out in the beach, party and be a tourist! The area is highly developed and is populated with retirees, tourists, celebrities, as well as wealthy vacationing families from Australia and around the world. Here you can find every tourist attraction you can imagine from Horse Riding to Extreme Sports or Day Spas and Retail therapy! There is always something for every body.
About the Couch Surfing Community
The Couch Surfing community in the Gold coast is only just coming alive, with a great group of people who are very interested in participating and organizing different events, games and trips. Check out our posts on the Gold Coast group to see what we’re up to. And give us a shout out so that we know you’re here!
Meetings and Events
Couch Surfing
The local Couch Surfers are currently well on our way to achieving a regular Gold Coast Meeting Event. We are going to start with having it fortnightly. We kicked the 2010 year off with a New Years Event followed by our legendary "Frisbee Summer Series" Meeting on Broadbeach every Saturday at 4pm
We have ideas for loads of meetings, trips, events and party nights! So keep an eye on the Coast Group and our posts. Also, check out your Events Page and do a search for events in the Gold Coast area, join in and check your attendance, so we can look out for you!
The Gold Coast has travellers coming through from all over the world, many are here for some days, but quite a lot are here to stay longer periods of time, working and/or studying. Our 'locals' are also people from all over the world who have lived in Australia for several year.
Gold Coast Events
Surfing Competition
…
Location and Orientation
The Gold coast is part of the state of Queensland. We’re between the border with New South Wales and the city of Brisbane. The Gold coast covers more than 1400 square Kilometers. From the top just south of Beenleigh all the way down to Coolangatta. The city includes South Stradbroke Island and part of Moreton Bay. Also gifted with the beautiful hinterland of Mount Tamborine and the Lamington and Darlington Ranges inland.
Brisbane is about 80km away, depending of where you are. And New South Wales is also not too far.
Getting There
There are many ways you can get to and from the Gold Coast…
By Train
By Car
By Plane
You can use two airports to get here, either you fly into Brisbane and commute down via Train or a rental. Or you fly straight to the Coolangata Airport and take a bus in to Surfer’s or Burleigh or wherever you are going.
Getting Around
Buses
The buses are not our favorite, but it is not bad to get around when you’ve got time.
Here is the link for the bus’s routes and timetables: http://www.translink.com.au/tt_results.php
Things To Do
There are plenty of things to do and see in the Gold Coast…
The Beaches
The Gold Coast is famous for it's beautiful beaches. Here is a list of the most popular beaches in order from North to South:
Main Beach
Surfers Paradise
The most popular and heavily touristed beach and highest sky scrapers in the Coast.
Broadbeach
The Fancy beach with the Monorail
Mermaids Beach
More family oriented
Miami Beach
More 'local' pubs
Burleigh Beach
Burleigh Beach is an awesome place to hang out at. Every Sunday afternoon, just as the sun is setting, the community gathers, informally; to play their bongo drums, perform dancing, Hoola hooping and Fire Twirling. Every week there is something new to watch, awesome people to meet and good vibes to experience. Come along and enjoy the free show, and if you have the talent, you can even join in!
Coolangata
Next to the airport, a Beautiful beach and simpatico town with amazing view to enjoy of the northern Gold Coast beaches. Coolangata beach is long and beautiful like a postcard!
The Theme Parks
Wet n Wild
Movie World
Sea World
Dream World
Tips for special Deals
The Farmer's Markets
Surfer’s Paradise Beach front Market
Carrara Markets
Nerang Markets
Places to Eat
Traditional Australian
Cheap Eats
Last Minute Accommodation
Hostels and Hotels
Long Term Accommodation
Share accommodation is one of the most popular way of living around Gold Coast for young people. Looking for a flat on your own can be often difficult and expensive. That's why most people decide to share a place with few flatmates. The best places to look for share listigs are online flatmate websites and real estate portals.
- share accommodation Gold Coast - EasyRoommate.com, the biggest flatmate site in Australia, might require a paid subscription to see all contact details
- Flatmates.com.au - free and quite popular
- http://www.realestate.com.au - biggest real estate portal with dedicated Share section