Gold Coast

​Australia's Gold Coast is a modern city of glittering high-rise buildings, built around superb beaches, including the world renowned 'Surfers Paradise'. The Gold Coast is a destination waiting to be fully discovered and with so much to see and do it's best to be prepared for what your sun soaked adventure may present.

Situated in the south east corner of the state of Queensland, the Gold Coast stretches along 57 kilometres of coastline and is home to over half a million people. Beyond the city's beautiful beaches are vast, sub-tropical rainforests with breathtaking scenery.

If you're looking for a place to go with an almost limitless list of things to do and activities to keep you on your toes, then the Gold Coast is your destination! Choose from relaxation, Australian animal encounters, cultural experiences, food and wine tours, art and culture, nightlife or just plain fun and adrenalin - With exhilarating rides, and endless waterslides to help you cool off on hot summer days, whatever path you take is sure to be enjoyable and interesting. The attractions of the Gold Coast bring smiles to people of all ages and stages. Your Gold Coast holiday offers a full spectrum of interactive entertainment - from dazzling big budget Gold Coast theme parks to small, hilariously kitsch museums.

Trains that take you there

Connecting Queensland the new way. The Spirit of Queensland travels from Brisbane to Cairns and return four times a week, with RailBus Coach Connections to Hervey Bay and Airlie Beach.
RouteRoute:Brisbane to Cairns
DurationDuration:25 hrs
Arrive on-time, Arrive refreshed, 24 Services a week. The Tilt Train travels from Brisbane to Bundaberg and Rockhampton, with RailBus Coach Connections to Hervey Bay.
RouteRoute:Brisbane to Rockhampton
DurationDuration:7 hrs 30 mins
The heart and soul of Queensland's Outback. The Spirit of the Outback travels from Brisbane to Longreach twice a week, with RailBus Coach Connections to Winton.
RouteRoute: Brisbane to Longreach
DurationDuration: 26 hrs
Journey west to the Great Dividing Range. The Westlander travels from Brisbane to Charleville twice a week, with RailBus Coach Connections to Quilpie and Cunnamulla.
RouteRoute:Brisbane to Charleville
DurationDuration:17 hrs
ConnectionA complimentary City Network Connection from Brisbane's Roma Street Station to the Gold Coast is included in your long distance rail fare.

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