Gold Coast Informative Speech

Topic: The Gold Coast

General purpose: To inform

Specific purpose: To inform the audience about the beauty of the Gold Coast and how it serves as a big touristic attraction in Australia.

Central idea: The Gold Coast attractions vary from the endless shorelines to the thrilling theme parks and finally to the exotic rainforest.

Method of organization: Spatial

Introduction

I. Have you ever dreamed of being on an endless stretch of beach and sand? Well I have and there’s a place like you haven’t seen before. Endless shores, breathtaking waves along a strip of skyscrapers, a rainforest that is not too far from the amazing coastline and practically everything a tourist could ever wish for in a city that rarely misses the sun.

II. I’m talking

Let us begin with the location of this wonderful place, The Gold Coast is located in the south-east of Queensland, only a one hour drive from the south of Brisbane, which is the capital of this state.

A. It is a fast growing city of a half a million people, drawn by the miles of perfect coastline.

B. According to the Gold Coast convention and exhibition center, some of the quick facts about the city are “Gold Coast is famous for its weather boasting 287 days of warm, bright sunshine per year! Summer is from December to February with an average temperature of 19-29 degrees Celsius (66 to 83 degrees Fahrenheit). Winter is from June to August with an average temperature of 9 - 21 degrees Celsius (48 to 69 Fahrenheit). The subtropical climate with an average water temperature of 22 degrees encourages an outdoor lifestyle anytime of the year.”

II. Now that you have been acquainted with the location and some facts about the city, let me begin to describe its various beaches that stretch along a shoreline of 70 km.

A. The central Gold Coast skyline looks like a gathering of giants and underneath you have the incredible beaches. It is not only aimed at crazy party students but it has an aspect dedicated to family, vitality and having the time of your

In conclusion, The Gold Coast offers a wide variety of fun and entertainment and some quiet leisure time in the midst of it all. It is a destination that is alive from sunrise to sunset; the beaches of the Gold Coast provide entertainment and relaxation for many all year long. The theme parks will take you on a different journey, one that would give you the thrill of your life and the rainforest will widen your imagination and relax your nerves in its beautiful environment

II. It is a place that I dream to visit because of its many wonders, and of course because I was denied access before so my curiosity for this land is immeasurable, as I am sure it will be up to the expectations of most people.

References:

• Fitzsimmons, A. (2012, July 17). What Makes Australia’s Gold Coast Golden? National Georgraphic. Retieved October 22, 2014, from: http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2012/07/17/what-makes-australias-gold-coast-golden/ • Gold Coast Attractions. (n.d.). Retrieved October 22, 2014 from: http://www.gccec.com.au/gold-coast-attractions.html • City of Gold Coast. (n.d.). Retrieved October 22, 2014 from: