4 great things to do on the Gold Coast

The Gold Coast is an iconic Australian destination, with so many attractions that you would need weeks if not months to see and do all that is available. Here are five of our recommended things to do on your visit:

The beautiful Marina Mirage, located right on the water opposite the five star Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa is THE place to go for waterfront fine dining and upmarket shopping experiences, or just to pamper yourself at their award winning day spas.

With over 90 designer boutiques for discerning guys and girls, this place is sure to tempt you into breaking your budget.

Everyone loves a bargain, and what better way to shop than directly from the brands themselves? Harbour Town is the perfect place for factory outlet shopping, ensuring that you find those feel-great bargains and taking your dollar further! This place is for the whole family, and is a great way to spend half a day or more whilst visiting the Gold Coast.

One of the most recognizable things about the Gold Coast would be the great Aussie life saver. There are many outstanding local surf clubs situated along the Gold Coast, and these often provide a waterfront dining experience that shouldn't be missed.

A few stand-out clubs:

• Currumbin Vikings Surf Club, located on Pacific Parade Currumbin
• Rainbow Bay S.L.S.C., on Snapper Rocks Rd, Rainbow Bay
• The beautiful Nobby's Beach S.L.S.C, Cnr Lavarack Rd & Albatross Ave Nobbys Beach

For a more complete list of Surf Life Savers Clubs, the HelloGoldCoast.com.au website is a great resource to check out.

Wanting something a little more laid back than the hustle and bustle of the Gold Coast? Why not explore the hinterland region, which includes Mount Tamborine. There are SO many things to see and do, for foodies, adventure seekers, or those wanting to escape for a family or romantic weekend away.

A truly great resource for what is on offer is the Tamborine Mountain Chamber of Commerce website, and it's well worth the visit if you are planning on the short drive out that way.

Our list here is by no means exhaustive, and a great website to list most of what is available would be HelloGoldCoast(.com.au) which provides a multilingual Gold Coast attractions directory. Check them out for great ideas and activities on the Gold Coast.