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CLIMATE

A sublime subtropical climate delivers an average of 300 days of sunshine every year, ensuring mild average temperatures: Spring Sept-Nov, 15-25˚C (59-77˚F) Summer Dec-Feb, 20-28˚C (68-83˚F) Autumn Mar-May, 16-25˚C (61-77˚F) Winter Jun-Aug, 11-21˚C (52-70˚F)

EMERGENCY

For emergency ambulance, police and fire services dial 000 from a fixed line or 112 from a mobile phone.

MEDICAL SERVICES

Major public hospitals include: Gold Coast Hospital (07) 5519 8211 Robina Hospital (07) 5668 6000 Tweed Hospital (07) 5536 1133 Private hospitals and 24-hour clinics are also available. Full medical and travel insurance is recommended for travellers.

LANGUAGE

English. Translation services and multilingual tour guides are readily available.

TIME ZONE

Eastern Standard Time (EST): GMT + 10 hours. Daylight Saving is not observed in Queensland.

CURRENCY

Australian Dollar 100c = $1 AUD Coins 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2 Notes $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 Currency exchange and ATMs are widely available. Major credit cards are accepted at most shops, hotels and restaurants. xe.com/ucc

ELECTRICITY

240/250 volts AC 50Hz. Universal outlets for 11 volts (shavers only) are standard in hotels, apartments and motels.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

The Gold Coast has extensive public transport, taxi and hire car networks. translink.com.au, qr.com.au, gccabs.com.au

PASSPORTS AND VISAS

Visitors to Australia need a valid passport and the appropriate visa. Visitors can apply for visas in the format of an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) from travel agents, airlines, Australian diplomatic offices and online. Visitors holding a passport not approved for ETA need to apply for a label visa from an Australian diplomatic office. dfat.gov.au

ROAD RULES

Australians drive on the left hand side of the road. A 50km/h speed limit applies in most residential areas. Seatbelts must be worn and strict drink driving laws are enforced.

DRIVE FROM AIRPORT

Brisbane Broadbeach Bundall Burleigh Heads Byron Bay Carrara Coolangatta Coomera Currumbin Helensvale Robina Sanctuary Cove Southport Sunshine Coast Surfers Paradise Tamborine Mtn Tweed Heads Surfers Paradise 99 km 18 km 23 km 13 km 68 km 28 km 3 km 46 km 4 km 39 km 19 km 46 km 26 km 213 km 21 km 54 km 4 km 21 km

AIRPORT

The Gold Coast Airport is conveniently located 30 minutes from Surfers Paradise and delivers both domestic and international services. goldcoastairport.com.au The Brisbane Airport is 89km (1hr) North of the Gold Coast. Brisbane is currently served with 46 domestic destinations in all States and Territories and 32 international destinations. bne.com.au

DOMESTIC FLIGHT TIMES

Sydney Melbourne Perth Adelaide Darwin Canberra Hobart 1.5 hrs 2 hrs 4.75 hrs 2.25 hrs 3.75 hrs 1.75 hrs 2.5 hrs