The Australian Gold Coast tourism slogan, “Famous for Fun”, is a truth in two halves. Located 94km south of Brisbane, the Gold Coast is famous – for the lowbrow glamour of Surfers Paradise, an over-the-top beach area packed with high-rise buildings and a cluster of theme parks. But there is also plenty of fun to be had without climbing onto a rollercoaster or booking a stay at the gaudy Palazzo Versace hotel.