Tourism, Sport and Major Events
We support the sector's growth through the facilitation of investment in the city. Destination tourism and major event activities are led by Experience Gold Coast . The upcoming Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games creates an opportunity to showcase the Gold Coast's offerings in this sector.
Diversifying our traditional strength in tourism to expand into sporting and major events
Famous for its sunshine, golden beaches and luscious hinterland, the Gold Coast offers a vibrant mix of natural beauty. Add major events, entertainment attractions and world-class accommodation to the mix and the city has the perfect blend for tourism to thrive. It has shaped the composition of the Gold Coast economy.
The Gold Coast continually sees new investments from both global players and local industry providers. Most recently, Great Eagle Holdings (Hong Kong) opened The Langham Gold Coast on the beachfront which quickly became a sought-after experience.
Amongst the city's new developments are long-time favourites including The Star Gold Coast, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Ardent Leisure's Dreamworld, and Village Roadshow's Movie World and Sea World, which continue to expand their offerings to retain the Gold Coast’s allure as a tourist destination.
An active city with a love of sport
Our city is a natural fit to host sporting events and training with a variety of professional-level facilities across a range of disciplines.
We hosted the 2018 Commonwealth Games, leaving a legacy of world-class infrastructure that has taken our reputation as an active city to a whole new level.
The city is a hub of sporting excellence across high-performance training, international sport events, education, sport science, specialised clinicians, coaching staff, sport management, and product manufacturing.
The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Master Plan outlines Olympic and Paralympic sports occurring across our city, including 6 of the city’s major venues.
Outdoor experiences
Ecotourism on the Gold Coast
Beyond our strong existing tourism attractions, the City is pivoting into new experiences to become the number one ecotourism destination in Australia and a world leader in sustainable tourism. Our city's natural beauty makes it a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts.
The Hinterland is a prominent zone with opportunities to develop sustainable ecotourism and wellness-based accommodation and activities.
Explore our live deals and City-led investments
Multi-million dollar investments led by the City of Gold Coast creating economic growth and infrastructure development.
High Performance Sports Facility
In response to the Gold Coast’s desire to become the epicentre of high performance sports in the South Pacific, the City is undertaking a market process to identify a preferred proponent to deliver a new facility.
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Ecotourism
Blessed with natural beauty, from pristine beaches to lush hinterland, the Gold Coast is a magnet for tourists drawn to the grandeur of the outdoors.
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Gold Coast Arena
A once in a generation opportunity to deliver a world class venue that is driven by demand and supported by lifestyle.
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The Spit
One of the last untouched coastal holdings is The Southport Spit, an area of 201ha on the northern stretch of the Gold Coast’s beaches.
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Success stories
Every business has a story to tell
From cutting edge med-tech to building commercial rockets and world-class film studios; read more from businesses who recognise our unique opportunities and are investing in future Gold Coast.
Success stories
