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Gold Coast Sport Industry Fact Sheet

Gold Coast City, a premier sporting destination in an exciting part of the world.

Welcome to Gold Coast City – A first-class sports destination and supplier of world-class sports goods and services. An exciting city, surrounded by a tropical rainforest hinterland and over 70 kilometres of spectacular beaches, the Gold Coast attracts many international and national athletes, sporting teams, camps, conferences and businesses.

As Queensland's second largest city, our sporting facilities, tourist accommodation, restaurants and attractions are world-class. Athletes of all sports and levels are at home in our well-equipped, friendly city - from elite competitors to those seeking a healthier way of life. We also boast a multitude of local sporting teams, athletic groups and health clubs.

Our commitment to sporting know-how includes investing in the best facilities, hosting first-rate events, as well as creating the platform for manufacturing, training, science, and education.

Host to world reputation events including:
Australian Surf Life Saving Championships
Gold Coast Airport Marathon with more than 20,000 competitors
Gold Coast Triathlon - Luke Harrop Memorial
Pan Pacific Masters Games with more than 10,000 competitors over 10 days
Magic Millions Racing Carnival and Yearling Sales
ANZ Ladies Masters Golf
Quiksilver and Roxy Pro World Championship Surfing Tour
Armor All Gold Coast 600 a crowd of over 170,000 attended the 2011 event