Hi, I’m Haley, the Marketing & Communications Intern at Langports. Today, I would like to share with you 6 reasons why you will love living and studying on the Gold Coast.       If you are still thinking about where to start your journey in Australia, you should go to the Gold Coast! You will love this place and for sure you will have an amazing experience with the Gold Coast’s sunshine, beaches, friendly people, good food, native animals and more!  

1. Too much sunshine to stay at home everyday

As one of the most popular destinations in Australia, the Gold Coast has an average of 300 days of sunshine per year, which means that there are plenty of outdoor activities and events to choose from! From water to land, sand to sky, city to forest, you will have endless opportunities to enjoy yourself!  

2. Beautiful beaches to relax your mind

The Gold Coast is renowned for its natural beauty with more than 70 kilometers of beaches and crystal clear waters. The famous Surfers Paradise beach attracts many worldwide travelers trying to escape from their busy lifestyle to relax. Below is a list of some great beaches you can visit on the Gold Coast: Southern Gold Coast: Bilinga, Currumbin, Greenmount/Coolangatta, Kirra, Palm Beach/Tallebudgera, Rainbow Bay, Tugun. Central Gold Coast: Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads/North Burleigh, Mermaid Beach, Miami, Nobby Beach, North Burleigh. Northern Gold Coast: Surfers Paradise, Main Beach/The Spit, Narrowneck, South Stradbroke Island.  

3. Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games are coming!

The “Commonwealth Games” is an international multi-sport event involving athletes from 52 Commonwealth Nations. The event will be held on the Gold Coast between 4 – 15 April 2018. It is a valuable opportunity for students to be involved in the community, share the excitement of the games, meet people from different cultural backgrounds and maybe event work or volunteer! Click the link and find more information about Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games: https://www.gc2018.com/  

4. Paradise for great cafes and restaurants

If you are a food lover, you will be excited to know that with around 500 restaurants and cafés open till late, the Gold Coast offers some exciting night life options.   You can try amazing cuisines from all over the world and sample creative and delicious modern Australian fusion food.     Get your stomach ready! Here are some inspirations for eating and drinking on the Gold Coast: Best of the Gold Coast: The top places to dine out in 2016: http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/lifestyle/best-of-gold-coast/best-of-the-gold-coast-the-top-places-to-dine-out-for-2016/news-story/9cde9eb66bef9f1c87e850bfabfc7506 30 cafes you should have eaten breakfast at if you live on the gold coast: http://metropolist.com.au/goldcoast/best-breakfasts-on-the-gold-coast-30-cafes/  

5. Are you a shopaholic? The Gold Coast is one of the best shopping destinations in Australia!

The Gold Coast is one of Australia’s best shopping and entertainment destinations with a huge range of shopping centres. You will be happy to see a great variety of Australian & International brands and many trendy products ranging from clothes to accessories & sports gear. Visit Harbour Town outlet shops, Pacific Fair shopping mall and Robina Town Centre!  

6. Good place to improve your English surrounded by great people!

Langports Gold Coast campus is located in Surfers Paradise, just one block away from the beach. Langports offers high quality and specialised English courses (including UFO English, TOEIC, IELTS, Cambridge and more). More than 290 fun activities are offered at Langports Gold Coast every year. The enthusiastic staff and professional teachers are dedicated to helping students make the most of their time at the school. Every year, students from more than 50 nationalities have a great experience living abroad and achieving their study goals at Langports Gold Coast.

If you are interested in studying at Langports Gold Coast, click the links below to find more information:

Langports Gold Coast Campus: https://www.langports.com/locations/gold-coast/ Langports Courses: https://www.langports.com/courses/ Accommodations: https://www.langports.com/locations/gold-coast/accommodation/ Langports Activities: https://www.langports.com/students/   The Gold Coast is such an amazing place that everyone loves! I highly recommend you to start your journey on the Gold Coast and experience an adventure in this beautiful place. If you are planning to study abroad and improve your English, Langports Gold Coast is the best place you could choose.

It is a win-win choice since you can study effectively in the energetic environment while relax yourself by enjoying and exploring local beaches at the same time.

Thank you! Haley  

Other living & traveling in Australia blogs:

How to enjoy your weekends in Australia? https://www.langports.com/how-to-enjoy-your-weekends-in-australia/ What is the best activity to do in Australia? … Surf Camp – Best Langports Activity:  https://www.langports.com/weekend-surf-camp-langports-activities/ What You Need to Buy to Get Started in Australia:  https://www.langports.com/need-buy-get-started-australia/   Find more Langports activities, please visit: https://www.langports.com/students/   If you’re interested in studying at Langports Gold Coast, please visit: https://www.langports.com/locations/gold-coast/ or contact us on Facebook (@LangportsAustralia).