Many travellers think they know what to expect on Australia’s Gold Coast - the brilliant beaches, the Surfers Paradise nightlife, dozens of theme parks and the best looking talent in the country. But there’s much more to explore than the traditional travel guides are willing to admit.

Sure the city sits on a 70 kilometre stretch of fine sandy gold beaches washed by the South Pacific Ocean. But what about the subtropical rainforest, real Australian wildlife, mountain climbs, tree-top walks, island getaways and all the adventure activities you can cram into such anaturally spectacular place.

There are more attractions on the Gold Coast than any other city in the southern hemisphere. So if you want anything in the way of theme parks or indigenous kayak tours, wreck diving or bungee jumping, swimming with the sharks or cuddling a koala; you can do it on the Gold Coast and it is all within 40 minutes drive.

After all that daytime adventure, you may just want to relax in you room listening to the waves wash upon the shore. No chance, experience the Gold Coast wildlife as the city’s bars, clubs, restaurants and attractions draw locals and visitors out into the sparkling night. It’s big-city nightlife 365 nights a year, but if you want something more there is always a touring international act or football game or music festival or the like happening so you can join the carnival when events arrives in town.