Gold Coast is positioned at a key strategic site for export and trade
Located in south-east Queensland, 80km from State capital Brisbane, Gold Coast is a network hub.The city is serviced by two international airports:
Both airports are full international customs ports where freight can be exported.
Gold Coast Seaway provides safe ocean access. There is 270km of navigatable waterways. The Port of Brisbane has seen $600 million in infrastructure investment over 25 years. The deep-water port has container terminals and bulk cargo facilities including 60 berths and close to 7500m of quayline. www.portbris.com.au
Gold Coast City connects to Brisbane via the eight-lane Pacific Motorway to the north and the Pacific Highway to the south (coast) or the inland New England Highway. Rail connections; www.qr.com.au
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Other key factors which prove Gold Coast is very well positioned:
A subtropical climate with an average water temperature of 22 degrees.
Very diverse environmental base ranging from white sandy open ocean beaches, World Heritage Listed rainforest, islands plus a solid business base with eight key industries.
Ideal placement for global trade and access to the Pacific Rim with close time differences with leading Asian cities: (Tokyo –1 hour); (Kuala Lumpur -2 hour); (Singapore –1 hour); (Auckland +3 hour).
A climate which invites open-air activities including al fresco dining – there are more than 500 restaurants; golf – more than 40 resort, public and private courses; sports – world-class facilities and an exciting event calendar of culture, sport, racing, music and fine food.