Gold Coast, Queensland
The Gold Coast, in South East Queensland is a world famous tourism destination. With pristine surf beaches, some of Australia’s best theme parks, lush rainforests, and a thriving restaurant and entertainment scene the Gold Coast caters to the tastes of all travelers. Warm weather year round, accommodation to suite all tastes and excellent conference facilities make the Gold Coast a great place to combine work with leisure.
No sleepy beachside town, the Gold Coast is now Australia’s largest regional city. Part of the rapidly growing South East Queensland, young families are moving to the region in large numbers attracted by the region’s lifestyle benefits, job opportunities and cheaper housing than Australia’s major capital cities. The Gold Coast also boasts a diversified economic base. Aside from being a key tourism destination, the Gold Coast is home to a world-class marine manufacturing industry and is one of Australia’s leading destinations for film and television production.
Its international exposure and strong population growth make the Gold Coast the perfect setting to discuss the trade and infrastructure challenges facing Australia. Queensland is in the midst of a wave of infrastructure investment which conference participants will experience firsthand through a tour (insert link to tour page) of the state’s first desalination plant.