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Gold Coast
Australia • Oceania
Surfers Paradise
Overview
TypeBeach
Best SeasonMay–Oct
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish
RegionOceania
👋 Greetings
A firm handshake with eye contact is standard. Australians are casual and friendly. First names are used quickly.
🍽️ Dining
BYO (bring your own) restaurants are common. Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory (10%). BBQs are a cultural institution.
👔 Dress Code
Very casual. Thongs (flip-flops) and shorts are acceptable in most places. Dress up a bit for nice restaurants.
🚫 Things to Avoid
- •Being pretentious or showing off
- •Not buying your round at the pub
- •Littering
- •Cutting in line
- •Being overly formal
💡 Did You Know?
Australia has the largest coral reef system in the world
Kangaroos and emus cannot walk backwards
There are more sheep than people in Australia
The Great Ocean Road is the world's largest war memorial
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