The Gold Coast is a metropolitan region south of Brisbane on Australia’s east coast. It’s famed for its long sandy beaches, surfing spots and elaborate system of inland canals and waterways. It’s also home to theme parks such as Dreamworld, Sea World and Wet’n’Wild.  The Gold Coast’s star attraction by far is its beaches, including the world-renowned stretch of sand at Surfers Paradise. Beyond the beaches, it has laid-back neighbourhoods, a booming culinary scene and the Gold Coast’s famous theme parks. Nearby is a subtropical hinterland for rainforest walks and waterfalls.  The Gold Coast is a major tourist destination with a sunny, subtropical climate and has become widely known for its world-class surfing beaches, high-rise dominated skyline, nightlife, and the rainforest hinterland. The city is part of the nation’s entertainment industry with television productions and a major film industry.