| A Gold Coast Backpackers Hostel presents the | | | | hand to assist with any problem or give necessary |
| opportunity for one seeking adventure to learn about a | | | | directions. |
| new country and its inhabitants. This city, located in | | | | Gold Coast's beach is a surfer's delight. Known |
| Australia, has many such accommodations available | | | | throughout the world it is used as part of the ASP |
| for this type of traveller. Backpackers have learned | | | | World Tour of Surfing. Many well known surfers use |
| that staying in a hostel has many advantages. Not only | | | | this beach whenever possible. There is a surf |
| is it an inexpensive mode of housing but it presents | | | | lifesaving program in effect which tends to anyone |
| many opportunities to travel the world and learn about | | | | needing assistance. |
| other people. | | | | Sports minded people really find their niche in the city |
| Gold Coast is the name of a city in Australia, which is | | | | with its well-known rugby, basketball and ice hockey |
| located on the southeast corner of Queensland and | | | | competition. Sports fans look forward to these games |
| has 35 miles of coastline. It has a subtropical climate | | | | and they constantly draw a large audience. Because |
| and has a rain forest nearby which many enjoy. It has | | | | of their popularity, anyone wishing to attend should |
| unusual plant and animal life some of which are not | | | | purchase their tickets well in advance. |
| seen elsewhere in the world. Nerang River is the most | | | | During the year there are many events taking place. |
| prominent fresh water waterway in the region, having | | | | Among these are car racing in October and the Gold |
| many walking and bicycle paths for one to enjoy. | | | | Coast Marathon in July. The backpacker might be |
| Gold Coast has a number of hostels in the area for | | | | interested in taking part in the marathon and would be |
| the convenience of the backpacker. Due to the | | | | welcomed to join in. Theme parks, theatres, art |
| popularity of the region, some have a limit on the | | | | galleries and other attractions are also available. To |
| number of nights available. It is always a wise decision | | | | really get to know the people and their culture hiking |
| to make this determination when getting a reservation | | | | out to the surrounding countryside will give an insight |
| and, if longer time is desired, two or three reservations | | | | into the residents' lives, their way of living and other |
| might be required with other hostels might be required. | | | | aspects of their lives. |
| The majority of the hostels offer dorm sleeping | | | | Discovering the people and the makeup of another |
| arrangements with bunks or beds. They have shared | | | | country is in the grasp of the travelling backpacker. It is |
| quarters, which include kitchens, bathrooms and social | | | | a way that wishes can be fulfilled without the |
| areas. Many have Internet access, cable television, | | | | expansion of a lot of money. Staying at a Gold Coast |
| swimming pool, postal service and many more | | | | Backpackers or Hostel opens these doors and |
| amenities. A careful check of an Internet site or | | | | provides a once in a lifetime opportunity for adventure |
| brochures is advised before making reservations. | | | | and fun. |
| Clean bedding is furnished and there is always staff on | | | | |