Weather
The Gold Coast is a subtropical climate with an average water temperature of 22 degrees. We experience an average 300 days of sunshine annually. The average Summer Temperature is: 19 to 29 degrees Celsius (66 to 83 degrees Fahrenheit) and the average Winter Temperature is: 9 to 21 degrees Celsius (48 to 69 degrees Fahrenheit).

The People
The Gold Coast is a place where people from around the world now call home. They've seen big cities, they've been to famous places and now they want the world's best lifestyle.

The Gold Coast truly is a multi-cultural area. With close to one quarter of Gold Coast Residents being born overseas and more than one third of children having a parent born overseas.

Tallest structure
The spire of Q1, the world's tallest residential tower, is 322.5 metres above street level with an observation deck on the 78th floor. Sit back, relax and enjoy phenomenal views of the Gold Coast.

Major Events
The Gold Coast is fast becoming the regional sporting and events capital of Australia . The City hosts many national and international events including:

• Pan Pacific Masters Games
• Australian Surf Life Saving Championships
• Lexmark Indy 300
• Gold Coast Marathon
• Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Horse Racing Carnival