Attractions & Features: The In 1998, research undertaken for preparation of the City Council’s Nature Conservation Strategy highlighted the fact that the Gold Coast is the most biologically-diverse city in Australia. It’s vegetation ranges from mountain rainforest to coastal wetlands and is home to more than:

• 34 species of amphibians
• 323 birds
• 72 mammals
• 71 reptiles
• 25 species of fish

Gold Coast is a dynamic city with a wide variety of built and natural attractions including:

• 57km of beaches with an average water temperature of 22 degrees
• A large broadwater and five major river systems
• Major shopping centres as well as numerous boutiques, specialty shops and markets
• More than 500 restaurants and cafes offering cuisine from around the world
• Nightlife entertainment from nightclubs, restaurants, clubs, hotels and Conrad Jupiters Casino to Broadway musicals, ballet and theatre
• Theme parks including Warner Bros Movie World, Sea World, Dreamworld and Wet ‘n’ Wild as well as several wildlife parks such as Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
• Rural hinterland stretching to the west and north of the City encompassing many natural wetlands
• Tropical rainforest with abundant wildlife and numerous bush walks
• Large sugar cane farms and a wealth of industry in the northern districts of the City
• World-class sporting and recreational facilities
• A huge range of accommodation from five-star international resorts to camping grounds
• The Gold Coast Seaway (completed 1986) providing safe ocean access and over 270km of navigable waterways.