• The Gold Coast is a coastal city in the Australian state of Queensland. It is on the eastern side of the country. The Gold Coast is a major tourist destination with a sunny, subtropical climate and has become widely known for its world-class surfing beaches, high-rise dominated skyline, theme parks, nightlife, and rainforest hinterland. The city is part of the nation's entertainment industry with television productions and a major film industry.

It has adopted the name "Surfer's Paradise" because of its excellent surfing conditions and annual surfing competitions.