Exploring the Gold Coast
Whilst this is a large hotel with 596 rooms, a range of restaurants and bars, cinema and casino, the hotel never felt busy. Breakfast was amazing and very well organised. This is hotel is perfect for leisure and business guests as it's just a short walk to the exhibition centre and the rooms were spacious and spotless with one of the comfiest beds I have ever slept in!
The Star is just a few minutes’ walk to Broadbeach which is everything you imagine the Gold Coast to be and more! The beach is amazing and is a hive of activity from sunrise. With jet lag meaning I was awake at first light, I took advantage of the yoga classes on the beach and it was the perfect way to start my day. It was great to see so many people out running, training and dog walking.
Home to the 2018 Commonwealth Games and with 57km of perfect sandy beach and surrounded by 10,000 hectares of World Heritage Listed Gondwana Rainforest Hinterland, the Gold Coast has something for everyone - from families to backpackers, self-drivers to honeymooners. With some of great world's best surfers, it's a perfect spot to learn to surf or just kick back and watch them in action.
Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach and are great places to base yourself and close to amazing restaurants, bars and shopping and with an array of accommodation, there's something to fit any budget.
We had the first day to try out some of the many things to do in the area and my group visited the Jellurgal Aboroginal Cultural Centre which was an amazing journey of discovery about how the original owners of the land lived and chance to find out more about the Aboriginal history of the region. The walking tour was fascinating, and a highlight was a performance and talk from some of the Yugambeh Aboriginals, one of the oldest living cultures in the world.
After a quick and very tasty lunch at BSKT, we were off to Budds Beach for a fun afternoon of Kayaking!
Whilst our days on the Gold Coast were jam-packed meeting Australia's best tourism suppliers, each night had a great event planned. Our welcome night was held right on Surfers Paradise beach where we had our own private marquee where we were treated to great food, drink and entertainment. The following night was hosted at Burleigh microbrewery where we were tempted by local food vans, lots of beers choices and great live entertainment! The next night was hosted in
With so much to see and do and so little time, I am sure I will be back to the Gold Coast in the future to continue exploring! If you want any more info on the Gold Coast, Queensland or Australia, please get in touch as there is so much more I could tell you!
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