The Gold Coast is often seen as a Disney land of Australia for students from overseas, with balmy weather and beautiful beaches as a major draw card, yet there is so much more to do up north, with no shortage of nightlife or leisure and outdoor activities:
Gold Coaster
On the Gold Coast, the theme park scene is an institution and one of the main reasons the city is such a popular holiday destination for families. It is located about 25 minutes from the city, Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet n Wild are all great choices for weekend escape from studying.
Out on the town
Cavill Avenue is the Gold Coast’s most well-known strip of nightlife, littered with a vast array of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and cafés for international students to enjoy with their friends.
Take a hike
There is abundance of gorgeous scenery around the Gold Coast, with none more iconic than Springbrook National Park. Boasting glorious waterfalls and expansive rainforests, it is the perfect spot for a hike or bushwalk.
Hit the beach
Some of the country’s best beaches are just minutes away from the city centre of the Gold Coast. Check out Burleigh Heads for great surf or take advantage of the various bars and eateries dotted along.