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Gold Coast Holiday Guide
Welcome to the N.0 1 website for renting luxury villas on the Gold Coast, Australia. For a fun beach getaway for all the family, Australia's Gold Coast offers a divine beach setting with good surf, warm weather and plenty of attractions. With everything from theme parks to ancient wildlife and adventure activities available, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Here's all you need to know about the Gold Coast and the best things to do whilst you're there.
Boasting 300 days of sunshine, the Gold Coast is a world-famous destination where people of all ages come to play. As famous for its surf as its theme parks and bronzed bodies, the Gold Coast is one of Australia's top 5 destinations, a popular choice for both Australians and tourists.
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Why choose the Gold Coast?
This is a place that doesn't take itself seriously, family-friendly attractions and beautiful coastline make it Australia's sixth biggest city. Think Las Vegas, Dubai or Miami and you'll get the feel of the place.
A magnificent 70km stretch of sand is edged with sky-high sky scrapers. The traditional home of the Yugambeh people is a city where you'll find glorious surf, rousing sunsets, major night clubs, bars and theme parks. It's the perfect place to party, yet behind the concrete towers lie the resplendent ancient wildlife of the hinterland – a majestic subtropical rainforest waiting to be explored.
From the strip you'll enjoy watersports, marine wildlife, parasailing, shopping, world-class theme parks, galleries, museums and more. Head into the hinterland and you'll find ancient rainforest, waterfalls, gorges, unique wildlife, wine tours, spa retreats, hot air ballooning and historic sites. It's a fascinating blend of contrasting terrains which means there's always a variety of options to keep everyone happy.
With great gastronomy, serene oceanside restaurants and a sublime array of luxury villas, always with breathtaking views, the Gold Coast is the perfect family break, everyone in the family will enjoy.
10 Best Luxury Holiday Villas to Rent on the Gold Coast, Chosen for You!
Best things to do on the Gold Coast
Though surfing, watersports and relaxing on the beach may be the first things that come to mind, there's a huge variety of things to do when you're visiting the Gold Coast.
Here's our top picks of the best things to do and see on the Gold Coast.
Best local attractions:
Dreamworld
It's the Gold Coast so of course you'll have the Big Four at the top of your list, Dreamworld and its sister park, WhiteWater World, Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet 'n' Wild.
Dreamworld is a feast of 40 rides and attractions, live shows plus an animal conservation park. As well as some of the world's biggest, fastest rides, you'll meet characters from all your favorite Dreamworks movies and see live performances featuring your Dreamworks faves.
WhiteWater World
WhiteWater World is said to be the most technologically advanced water park in the world with exhilarating slides, one of the world's two LIM-powered rocket coasters and the globe's only 8-lane Octopus Racer.
For more similar theme park fun, head to Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet 'n' Wild.
Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre.
Uncover the area's rich cultural heritage at the Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Trekking along the coast, under the gaze of Mount Jellurgal, you'll learn the history and traditional way of life of the local Yugambeh people. You'll even be treated to an oral retelling of an ancient Dreamtime story about the origins of the Jellurgal mountain.
Lamington National Park
Take one of the many treks through Lamington National Park in the hinterland. Once a volcanic landscape, today the rainforest is more than 225 million years old. You'll relish walking amongst the ancient trees and fauna with the park's breathtaking vistas its biggest draw.
Gondwana Rainforests
Amongst rare and unique rainforest wildlife, you'll find gushing waterfalls on the waterfall circuit, including Morans Falls with Morans Creek Gorge close by. Part of the Gondwana Rainforests, Lamington National Park falls under the protection of Australia World Heritage and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can even spend a night glamping under the stars if you wish.
Whale-watching tour
Hop on a boat to enjoy a whale-watching tour in the waters of the Gold Coast. The chance to see majestic humpback whales in their natural environment is a sight not to be missed.
Take the treetop challenge at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary before getting up close and personal with the animals. Wonder in amazement at being able to be so close to koalas, kangaroos and other rainforest animals in their natural environment.
Currumbin rainforest
Traversing the 27 hectares of Currumbin rainforest, you'll pass through open animal enclosures, cuddle koalas, feed kangaroos, see free-flight bird shows, marvel as you observe the wild lorikeet feeding, see capybaras, lemurs and more.
Best restaurants
Drawing a wide range of diners to its shores, the Gold Coast has an equally varied variety of eateries which, though unique, together share a passion for good food. From cafes serving quality fresh and vegetarian goodies you can eat at any time of the day, to artisan bakeries and award-winning fine dining, there's something for everyone.
Cedar Creek Falls
Alternatively, mix kayaking and camping, take sailing lessons or head to Cedar Creek Falls where you can swim in the rushing waters as they fall. For snorkelling, Daydream Island is legendary, with a Living Reef which makes it possible to swim with over 100 species of fish and coral in its underwater observatory.
Here's some of the Gold Coast's best restaurants you won't want to miss.
Rick Shores
For actual dining on the beach, Rick Shores is situated on the sand, by the waters edge. With the enormous floor to ceiling windows thrown open, you'll enjoy your South East Asian dishes to the sounds of the sea.
The Tropic
Another divine, right on the ocean eaterie is The Tropic which almost feels as if you're in the water.
The Fish House
For sumptuous seafood, The Fish House is legendary whilst the most memorable interior can be found at celebrity chef Chase Kojima's delicious Japanese restaurant Kiyomi.
Social Eating House
For exquisite fine dining and modern Australian dishes that impress, Social Eating House is the place to go. Can't decide what to eat? The Collective's 5 cuisines, each cooked in their own kitchen, are the perfect solution to ensure everyone gets to eat what they want.
Best places to stay on the Gold Coast, Australia
From glorious coastal accommodation with breathtaking ocean views to serene retreats in the hills, discover a superb choice of stunning luxury villas, for groups of all sizes plus couples and families.
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The Gold Coast, Australia Holidays: Why go?
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The best airport for the Gold Cost is Gold Coast Airport.
When is the best time to visit the Gold Coast?
With year round sun and warm temperatures all year, you can visit the Gold Coast at any time of the year. Yet as a major holiday destination, there are some times when the Gold Coast is busier than others.
For the best time to visit when it's not so busy, April and May are the quietest months when you'll avoid clashing with any school holidays and the chance of rain is extremely low. For the best whale watching, visit between July and September. From mid November to March, the Gold Coast is at its busiest with Schoolies Week then Christmas and school holidays.
Where is the Gold Coast, Australia?
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John Paul Donnelly
Founder & CEO
John Paul's deep love for travel inspired him to turn his passion into a business and 5 Star Villa Holidays was founded in 2011. He is one of eight children and loves spending quality time with his larger-than-life family. In his spare time he loves immersing himself in different sporting activities around the world; skiing, surfing and football. He is always seeking new adventures and his philosophy is simple; love the journey of life.
Helena Doyle
Marketing Manager
Currently travelling the world and working remotely, it's no surprise that Helena is the author of 5 Star Villa Holidays' collection of travel guides. She loves exploring new countries and experiencing new cultures. If you need some holiday tips, look no further! In her spare time she loves going to the gym, compiling her 'Living the Dream' travel blog and enjoying fine wines!
Joe Donnelly
Sales Director
Living in Ireland, Joe is a family man with 2 beautiful daughters and a mischievous dog called Bruno. He is a very skilled chef who loves hosting dinner parties for family and friends. He is passionate about sport and boating. Joe is a keen golfer and loves nothing more than playing 18 holes on the best golf courses Europe has to offer. Joe has worked in the travel industry since 2005 and prides himself and his team as trustworthy travel experts.
Suzanne Pilcher
Creative Director
Born and raised by the beach in sunny Australia, Suzanne carries a deep-seeded affinity with the ocean and loves nothing more than exploring beautiful seaside destinations around the globe. As our travelling Creative, she is currently doing her best to experience and capture all that this incredible world has to offer, while living on a steady diet of coffee and art gallery visits.
Wilter Franceschi
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Wilter's desire to see and experience the world took him from his home country of Brazil all the way to Vancouver, Canada, where he now lives and works for 5 Star Villa Holidays. He is an avid lover of the great outdoors and volunteers for the Canadian boat race committee. Wilter is a man of many talents, with a persevering passion for technology, programming (of course!) and science, as well as being a talented musician who likes to unwind by playing the bass and piano in his spare time.
Our Story
In 2005, John Paul Donnelly, began his luxury villa journey. He spent three years building resorts and holiday apartments in Alanya, Turkey, along with his brother, Joe. The concept was to create the most luxurious villas on the Turkish coastline and provide clients, along with their family and friends, the opportunity to enjoy exclusive holidays together.
By 2008, after the successful development of 3 resorts, JP had well and truly fallen into the world of villa rentals. With a portfolio of 6 villas and a desire to explore new places, he decided it was time to take the villa rental business outside of Turkey. He wanted to give his clients access to beautiful holiday rentals in destinations across the globe.
The expanding villa rental company was rebranded in 2011 to 5 Star Villa Holidays, and today 5 Star Villa Holidays offers over 10,000 luxury villas around the world.
JP and his partner, Helena are currently travelling the globe, devoted to hand selecting the best villas and property management companies, and giving them their stamp of approval! 5 Star Villa Holidays' ambition goes beyond being an ordinary holiday rental company. It is a marketplace for luxurious and exclusive villas around the world.
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