25th August, 2013

V8 Festival to be transformed into Major Event

The Queensland state government has announced that it will commit more than AU$7.2 million to the GC600 race until 2016. The funding will help transform the three-day Gold Coast festival into a month-

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24th August, 2013

Rediscovering Surfers Paradise

Travel writer Andrea Black said that Surfers Paradise is not just about catering to the Schoolies crowd. The heart of the Gold Coast is undergoing a type of transformation that is informed by its colo

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23rd August, 2013

Sea World to Introduce New Jungle Display with Gorillas

Sea World on the Gold Coast is planning a new jungle-themed, African encounter attraction that will feature hippos, crocodiles, gorillas, and other animals. The new display would see Sea World as the

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31st July, 2013

Five of Australia’s Best Holiday Spots

The staff at 1Cover Travel Insurance recently provided their top five family holiday destinations in Australia, along with some recommendations of what to do in these iconic Australian spots. Great

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31st July, 2013

Erosion No Barrier to Gold Coast Tourism

A king tide caused by a late June “super-moon” was unlikely to keep visitors away during the mid-year school holidays, Gold Coast tourism authorities said. The high tide has been known to cause b

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30th July, 2013

Aussies Snap Up a Stake in Soul Tower

Australians make up about 75% of the buyers in the new Soul luxury apartment super-tower on the Gold Coast. In the super-tower, a total 77 apartments have been sold since November, worth over $115 mil

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