About the Gold Coast

Gold Coast City is a leading tourism destination and is close to two international airports.

Gold Coast’s desirable lifestyle offers many advantages for the film industry. There is a balmy year-round climate with an average of 287 sunny days annually plus a wide skill base within a multi-cultural community.

Climate
Gold Coast City's climate is subtropical with an average of 287 sunny days annually.
Average summer temperatures: 19 to 29 degrees Celsius (66 to 83 degrees Fahrenheit)
Average winter temperatures:     9 to 21 degrees Celsius (48 to 69 degrees Fahrenheit)

Summer: December - February
Autumn/Fall: March - May
Winter: June - August
Spring: September - November
 
For more information on Gold Coast weather, visit the Australia Bureau of Meteorology:
www.bom.gov.au/weather/qld

Tides
For further information regarding tide times on the Gold Coast, please refer to the following website:
www.bom.gov.au/oceanography/tides/MAPS/qld.shtml 

Time Zone
Australian Eastern Standard time (non daylight saving).
Click here for the current: time    http://www.worldtimezone.com/time/

Dialling code
The international area code for Australia is +61. For users of mobile phones Australia uses the GSM network which is compatible with Europe. (Coverage is limited in remote areas of Australia)

Electricity
220-240V

Currency
Australian Dollar

Quarantine
All foods or goods of plant or animal origin must be declared on entry. For more information, contact AQIS phone +61 2 6272 3933.

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