One of Australia's favorite holiday destinations, the Gold Coast is a playground for a growing number of international visitors and the perfect location for the inaugural Traffic Down Under conference.
Explore over 40 miles of unspoilt coastline and beaches, 100 hectares of World Heritage rainforest and uncover native animals in the wild. Australia's sixth largest city invites you to discover real Australian landscapes just 20 minutes drive from the center of the city.
Where is the gold coast
The Gold Coast is in the southeast corner of Queensland, extending down to the border of New South Wales. It is located approximately 48 miles south of Brisbane, the state's capital city. It is the sixth most populous city.
How to get there
The Gold Coast region is serviced by two major airports, Gold Coast Airport and Brisbane International Airport.
Gold Coast Airport is located on the Gold Coast Highway at the southern end of the Gold Coast, only five minutes from Coolangatta.
Buses, taxis and limousines operate from Gold Coast Airport to your accommodation on the Gold Coast. You'll find the conveniently located Transport and Information Desk right outside International Arrivals, and taxis immediately outside the terminal.
Brisbane International Airport is a 75 minute drive from the Gold Coast, and Brisbane's Airtrain offers twice hourly express trains between the Gold Coast and the airport.
Climate
Described as "beautiful one day, perfect the next", the Gold Coast boasts a pleasant, sub-tropical climate with an average 287 days of sunshine annually.
Traffic Down Under invites you to experience the Gold Coast during November, the end of Spring season, to ensure the perfect vacation conditions.
Average temperatures are from 17-26°C (62-78°F).
Useful links
For more information about the Gold Coast, visit VeryGC.com
For information about other Australian tourist destinations, visit Tourism Australia.