The Gold Coast is a 60km stretch of coastline that has built a reputation for being the premier holiday destination in south east Queensland. This reputation is well deserved as the Gold Coast offers visitors the full spectrum of holiday activities and attractions. This includes world class white sandy beaches, theme parks, world heritage listed national parks, award winning restaurants, luxury accommodation and a nightlife that can rival any major city.

The Gold Coast is an hour south of Brisbane in one of our car hire Australia vehicles, however the two places are also linked by frequent train and bus services. The Gold Coast is also serviced by a domestic airport however most visitors touch down at the International or Domestic airport in Brisbane.
We think you will find the Gold Coast has something for every age and every taste.

PAMPER YOURSELF

If you are in need of some extra special pampering during your stay on the Gold Coast you will be well catered for. There are more than 20 dedicated day spas ranging from upmarket health clubs with state of the art equipment to boutique establishments offering personalised pampering such as facials and massages. Most of these services are based within a 10-20km radius from the heart of the Gold Coast which will be a breeze to find using your car rental Australia vehicle. You will also find an impressive range of 5 star hotels and health retreats which offer packages including accomodation, meals and activities. Perhaps the most famous of these is the Palazzo Versace resort which offers a tempting range of luxury treatments.

RAINFOREST TOURS

The Gold Coast is surrounded by vast tracts of World Heritage-listed rainforests. There are a number of tour operators in the area who arrange guided group tours. Surround yourself with native plants and animals or visit Australia's biggest colony of glow worms who live in a cave next to a cascading waterfall.

As 75% of Australia's native animals are nocturnal you might want to take a night time safari. You might be lucky to see crocodiles, emus, and kangaroos in a specially designed animal sanctuary. If you prefer to travel at your own pace, then pick up an information pack from your nearest tourist information stand. Our car hire vehicles can travel freely throughout the region and will allow you to break free from the crowds.

WILD LIFE PARKS

Australian native wildlife are unusal but for the most part they are cuddly and cute too. The Gold Coast is home to a number of wild life parks that will let you spend some time cuddling, patting, feeding, or just looking at native animals in a safe and secure environment. Many of these parks are within a short driving distance from the heart of the Gold Coast, an easy drive in one of our car hire Australia vehicles.

One such wildlife park that is popular with tourists is Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Here you can hand feed wild flocks of Rainbow Lorikeets. Even though these are wild birds they are so used to humans that they will often perch on any available surface, including your head and shoulders. If furry animals are more appearling to you, then cuddle a koala or feed the wallabies (minature kangaroos). The park is set amongst 27 hectares of lush eucalypt and rainforest. Each day features a full program of informative and entertaining shows and animal encounters.

ENTERTAIN THE KIDS

The Gold Coast has an impressive range of activities for children of all ages. From simply building sand castles on the beach to fully structured adventure playgrounds you will be spoilt for choice. If you are looking for all day activities there are a number of theme parks which you will have to drag the kids from kicking and screaming. The most popular of these are Dreamworld, Sea World, Wet'n'Wild and Movie World. Ample parking is provided, so why not jump in the car rental and treat the kids to a speical day they will remember forever?

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