About the Gold Coast
Great weather!
The Gold Coast enjoys a mild sub-tropical climate, with summer temperatures ranging from 20-35°C during the months September to April. Winter temperatures range from 10-25°C. With 300 days of sunshine each year, it is beautiful one day and perfect the next!
Great location!
The Gold Coast is located only one hour from Sydney by air and just 45 minutes by road from Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland . People from all around the
world choose to live, work, study and play on Australia's Gold Coast.
Great environment!
Fifteen kilometres inland from our golden beaches you will find an array of national parks and rainforests where you can hang-glide, bush walk, camp or four-wheel drive. For those who love boating, fishing and water sports, our beaches and waterways are a true paradise.
Great culture!
The Gold Coast boasts a vibrant cultural lifestyle. 
The cosmopolitan atmosphere means that you can enjoy foods from all over the world. With some of Australia 's premier shopping outlets, restaurants, markets and theatres, as well as the brand new state-of-the-art Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Gold Coast offers a real cultural experience.
Great education!
Gold Coast Institute of TAFE is one of Australia 's leading vocational education facilities. Courses have been designed in close consultation with business and industry ensuring industry-relevant skills and knowledge for our graduates. Our graduates enter the workforce with relevant, practical skills, and those choosing to move into University studies from GCIT find themselves well-grounded in technical understanding, and ready to take on the higher level theory components of their chosen field of study.
Great cost of living!
Studying and living on the Gold Coast is generally more economical than in the capital cities of Australia. Food, medical facilities, public transport and educational services are amongst the highest standards that you will find anywhere in the world. The Gold Coast is a great place to be!
CRICOS provider code: 02005A
Photos sourced from Gold Coast Tourism Bureau.
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