Gold Coast

Brimming with spirit and an infectious new energy, the Gold Coast offers an unrivalled blend of world-class conferencing and down-to-earth hospitality. From our sun-kissed location to our internationally-acclaimed hotels, ultra-modern venues and creative spaces, it’s no wonder the Gold Coast attracts record delegate numbers. With easy connectivity via two international airports, the Gold Coast is also a high-value destination.

While our location and facilities are world class, the one thing that really sets the Gold Coast apart from our competitors is our people. We are inspired and energetic business minds with contagious passion, creativity and drive.

We are also absolutely committed to hosting your event and invite you to explore why our beautiful coastal city is the perfect stage for a one-of-a-kind conference experience.

KEY INDUSTRY SECTORS

• Health and Medical
• Information and Communication Technology
• Sport
• Environment
• Marine
• Education
  
  

EASY CONNECTIVITY
Seamless accessibility is all yours with a city that gives you big city infrastructure with boutique city benefits. Skip the gridlock crunch for smooth connectivity from two international airports, train and light rail services backed up by an abundance of transfer options.

TWO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS
Gold Coast International Airport: 30 minute drive to city centre.

Brisbane International Airport: 60 minute drive to city centre.

TRAIN AND LIGHT RAIL SERVICES

Gold Coast light rail (G:Link)
Connecting delegates to 19 major stops around the Gold Coast with frequent services running 7 days per week.

You’ll find every mode of transport you’ll need on the Gold Coast with coaches, buses, luxury transfers, taxis and Uber options easily arranged. With hotels and venues in close proximity to restaurants, activities and the beach, it’s a compact city that invites your delegates to live like a local and readily explore what’s on offer.

CLIMATE
The Gold Coast enjoys a sub-tropical climate. Gold Coast monthly averages:

ACCOMMODATION
We’ve got 42,000 accommodation spaces available, complete with plumped pillows waiting to comfort you after a big event day. From five-star luxe to farmstay, beach views to hinterland, deciding between our welcoming and convenient accommodation options will be the hardest part.

VENUE CAPACITY
With purpose-built meeting space around every corner, on the Gold Coast you’ll find a venue that is the perfect fit for your requirements with state-of-the-art venues able to accommodate meetings from 10 to 6,000 delegates.

You can choose to meet in our world-class convention centre, inside our city’s numerous international hotels and resorts or venture outside to our spectacular offsite event spaces.

COVIDSafe plans and resources have been developed by the industry to ensure health and safety measures are in place to give confidence that business events can be held safely in Australia.

• Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre