Mention the Gold Coast and various images come to mind - stunning beaches, exciting theme parks, sun-kissed locals, sophisticated style - the list goes on. The beachgoers are as beautiful as the beaches, and the surfing is some of the best in the world.

- QGuide.com.au

The Gold Coast, an hour's drive south of Brisbane, is Australia's best known beach holiday, and with good reason. Basking in more than 300 days of sunshine each year, the Gold Coast offers golden surf beaches, a rainforest-clad mountain hinterland and chic shopping and dining, making it a top spot for gay and lesbian travellers. about 30 minutes inland.

-Tourism Queensland/Gay Travel

Entertainment

The Gold Coast is the event capital of Queensland. There is always something happening to electrify your senses with a year-round calendar of world-class events set in this incredibly vibrant location.

Central precincts such as Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and Coolangatta-Tweed offer bars, nightclubs, dining and performances. There’s always a party feel to Surfers Paradise – particularly during major events and at major venues like Dreamworld and WhiteWater World.

-Very Gold Coast

Making the Very Gay Gold Coast a Hot Travel Destination

If you're a non-beachgoer, non-gambler nor golfer, you should consider a visit to the Hinterland.  There's a gay-owned rainforest  retreat and plenty of gay-welcoming lodging.

- RainbowTourism.com...Stay Gay & Play Gay with Rainbow Tourism Approved Providers