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Fiji
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Gold Coast
A long coastal setting and high-rise holiday bases make the Gold Coast a flexible Queensland escape.
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Could Gold Coast suit your trip?
The Gold Coast gives travellers a coastal destination with a range of different holiday settings to compare.
Use this overview to decide whether that broad coastal style suits the trip you have in mind.
Gold Coast Travel Guide
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Why consider Gold Coast?
A few reasons it could fit your plans.
- You want the coast to be central to the holiday.
- You are comparing an active break with slower beach time.
- You want to choose accommodation before adding more detail to the itinerary.
Might suit you if...
- Families comparing different types of coastal stays.
- Couples looking for a Queensland break by the water.
- Travellers who prefer a destination with several possible bases.
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