Gold Coast Health

Travel Information

Australia's Gold Coast is good for your health

Good food, good weather and the locals' enthusiasm for sports and the outdoors is positively infectious.

You'll feel years younger. Australia's Gold Coast is home to elite athletes and hosts some of the world's most exciting international sports events.

Good health

World-class sports facilities explain why Olympic teams choose to visit for pre-event training:

Oceanwalk traces the coastal fringe. www.goldcoastcity.com.au/oceanway

Cycle the extensive bikeways. www.goldcoastcity.com.au/oceanway

Ensure surf safety by swimming between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches and adhering to life guards' warnings. www.goldcoastcity.com.au/beaches

More than 100,000ha World Heritage Listed rainforests offer day walks and longer treks. www.epa.qld.gov.au

Spas, retreats and rejuvenating services are available. Alternative therapies (acupuncture, therapeutic massage, naturopath and Chinese herbal remedies) can be booked.

Healthy Advice

Full medical and travel insurance is recommended for all travellers. Australia has reciprocal health agreements with some countries. Generally vaccinations are not required unless from specified Yellow Fever infected zones (Africa, South America). www.customs.gov.au

Bring a letter or prescription from your doctor before bringing drugs or medicines into Australia and declare through Customs. www.customs.gov.au

Expect highly trained medical facilities with public and private hospitals, 24-hour medical centres and pharmacies. Australia's emergency telephone number (ambulance, fire, police) is 000. www.goldcoasthealthcare.com

Restaurants cater for a wide range of dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, halal, kosher and organic food supplies.

Most hotels, shopping areas and venues are wheelchair accessible. www.goldcoastaccess.org