Gold Coast Hosts Biggst Surfing Events

The surfing world will converge on the Gold Coast from 26 February to 9 March as two of the biggest surfing events kick start the 2011 ASP Men’s and Women’s World Tours.

The 2011 Quiksilver Pro presented by Land Rover will feature the world’s top male surfers including the likes of reigning and ten-time x World Champion Kelly Slater (USA), two-time World Champion Mick Fanning (AUS) and hometown hero Joel Parkinson (AUS).

The Gold Coast’s most southern break of Snapper Rocks will also be host to the women’s Roxy Pro presented by Land Rover and brings together the world’s top female surfers including the reigning and four-time World Champion Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) and world number two Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS).

Best Kept Secrets

Known for its laid-back lifestyle, excellent swimming and surfing conditions, the Southern Gold Coast boasts many of the area's best-kept secrets.

This more tranquil environment has attracted Australians for many years, and now its charms attract an increasing number of international visitors.
These beaches offer the perfect place to enjoy some of life’s great, but simple pleasures. Relax on a blanket with fresh cooked fish and chips from one of the many local shops and enjoy the lights from Surfers Paradise in the distance as the sun sets slowly over the mountains of the hinterland.

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Find your secret spots here:
Burleigh Heads
Coolangatta
Currumbin
Kirra
Mermaid Beach
Miami