Location
A World Class Destination
South East Queensland with its unique lifestyle, strong economic growth and natural environment is the fastest growing region and one of the most sought after locations to live in Australia.
The Gold Coast is a strip of coastline that stretches 70km north from the south-east corner of Queensland. Surfers Paradise is the economic hub of the Gold Coast. Known for its breathtaking beaches, surf and sun Surfers Paradise is complimented by a wealth of acclaimed attractions creating an outstanding opportunity for Quality retail brands.
- Surfers Paradise houses 44% of guest rooms available on the Gold Coast.
- Surfers Paradise for the March quarter 2009 averaged over 10,400 (came to 10,406) visitors each night.
- Offering 51 properties & 5,926 rooms – (properties with 15 rooms or more)
- Surfers Paradise and the hinterland are home to:
- 40 championship & resort golf courses
- 5 internationally acclaimed theme parks
- a leading business and convention centre
- an international standard casino
- a myriad of restaurants, bars and nightclubs
- boutique wineries
- 3 universities are nearby, including Griffith Gold Coast, Southern Cross and Bond University, Australia’s first private university.
Source: Tourism Research Australia (TRA): International (IVS) & National (NVS) Visitor Surveys for the Year Ending March 2009 as at 01/09/2009
