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Stumbling upon someplace new is exactly what makes travel so exciting, But of course, it never hurts to know a thing or two about the area before you go. We'll help you find out a few basics about Gold Coast.

Gold Coast is located 45 miles (72 kilometers) southeast of Brisbane, a significant city.

You can forget about the big-name sights — it's the locals that really make a place tick. In this part of Queensland, you'll find 600,000 of them.

Places to visit in Gold Coast

Nothing comes close to the experience of seeing Sea World for the very first time. So, if you're traveling to Gold Coast, be sure to put this world-renowned icon at the very top of your travel schedule.

Skip all those annoying tourist traps. Ardent sightseers will want to head on over to significant attractions like the Star Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise Beach.

Satisfy the fun-loving kid in you with a heart-stopping day out at Slingshot! Fun, food and rides aplenty — strap yourself in for a good time! Seeking some more ideas? With its flashing lights and booming machines, Timezone is an exciting, colorful place to visit. Try a game of pinball or just enjoy watching the youngsters try and choose which game to play first! And that's not all. Cuddle up to wax figurines of famous personalities at Wax Museum. Marvel at the work that went into creating these life-sized models and look into their eyes — you'll almost feel like they'll turn around and start a conversation with you!

Where do you fly into for Gold Coast?

Arriving at Brisbane Airport (BNE)? After you've stepped off the plane and collected your belongings, the center of Gold Coast will be only 45 miles (72 kilometers) from here.