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Introduction

The Gold Coast is the 2nd most populous city in Queensland, Australia and is a major tourist destination with its miles of sunny, beautiful beaches and waterways. There are so many unique opportunities for those who want to intern abroad in the Gold Coast with API - take the splash today and find your perfect placement!

“My Resident Coordinator was awesome and provided me with every bit of information I needed to thrive in Australia. She was great, and I couldn't have asked for someone better to make me feel comfortable in a new country."

Mackenzie M. Marywood University

Programs

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Cultural Activities
- Australian Rules Football game
- Kayaking the Brisbane River
- Bushwalks and hiking
- Wildlife reserves
Things to Do
- Exploring the amazing nearby beaches
- Rock climb & abseil down Kangaroo Point Cliffs
- Visiting Brisbane's art museums
- Hiking up Mount Gravatt
- Check out the Southbank Markets
Food
- Witchetty grubs (yes, what it sounds like...)
- Anzac biscuits (cookies)
- Weet-Bix (cereal)
- Tim Tams (cholate biscuits)
- Aussie Meat Pie
Festivals & Holidays
- World Science Festival (March 21-25)
- Wanderlust Festival (November)
- Brisbane Festival (September)
- Comedy Festival (Feb-March)
- The Ekka: The Royal Brisbane Show(August)

API Community

U.S. Staff

Octavia Sims

Octavia Sims will be your Program Manager and prepare you to go abroad!

Email - octavia.simms@apiabroad.com

On-Site Staff

Renata Hade

Renata Hade is the Brisbane Resident Coordinator and will be there for you during your stay in Australia.

Gold Coast

Cultural Activities

Australian Rules Football game
Kayaking the Brisbane River
Bushwalks and hiking
Wildlife reserves

Things to Do

Exploring the amazing nearby beaches
Rock climb & abseil down Kangaroo Point Cliffs
Visiting Brisbane's art museums
Hiking up Mount Gravatt
Check out the Southbank Markets

Food

Witchetty grubs (yes, what it sounds like...)
Anzac biscuits (cookies)
Weet-Bix (cereal)
Tim Tams (cholate biscuits)
Aussie Meat Pie

Festivals & Holidays

World Science Festival (March 21-25)
Wanderlust Festival (November)
Brisbane Festival (September)
Comedy Festival (Feb-March)
The Ekka: The Royal Brisbane Show(August)

U.S. Staff

Octavia Sims

On-Site Staff

Renata Hade

Cultural Activities

Australian Rules Football gameKayaking the Brisbane RiverBushwalks and hikingWildlife reserves

Things to Do

Exploring the amazing nearby beachesRock climb & abseil down Kangaroo Point CliffsVisiting Brisbane's art museumsHiking up Mount GravattCheck out the Southbank Markets

Food

Witchetty grubs (yes, what it sounds like...)Anzac biscuits (cookies)Weet-Bix (cereal)Tim Tams (cholate biscuits)Aussie Meat Pie

Festivals & Holidays

World Science Festival (March 21-25)Wanderlust Festival (November)Brisbane Festival (September)Comedy Festival (Feb-March)The Ekka: The Royal Brisbane Show(August)

U.S. Staff

Octavia Sims

On-Site Staff

Renata Hade

Australian Rules Football game
Kayaking the Brisbane River
Bushwalks and hiking
Wildlife reserves

Exploring the amazing nearby beaches
Rock climb & abseil down Kangaroo Point Cliffs
Visiting Brisbane's art museums
Hiking up Mount Gravatt
Check out the Southbank Markets

Witchetty grubs (yes, what it sounds like...)
Anzac biscuits (cookies)
Weet-Bix (cereal)
Tim Tams (cholate biscuits)
Aussie Meat Pie

World Science Festival (March 21-25)
Wanderlust Festival (November)
Brisbane Festival (September)
Comedy Festival (Feb-March)
The Ekka: The Royal Brisbane Show(August)