The V8 Supercars will race in the Gold Coast 600 competition over two days with a radical new endurance race .

2010 will be the 19th year that the Gold Coast has hosted a motoring spectacular, with the event annually attracting thousands of visitors who revel in the action, both on and off track.

The new Broadwater Park will  be transformed each night into an entertainment precinct, with major concerts featuring Australian and international acts.

The  BEACH BOYS will headline Saturday evening’s entertainment program, which will also see The Baby Animals, Noiseworks, The Angels, Mondo Rock, James Reyne and Richard Clapton taking to the two stages of the Broadwater Parklands.

Before they do, Ian Carey (Ministry of Sound), Static Revenger featuring Luciana, The Potbelleez, Kid Kenobi and MC Shureshock, Hook N Sling and The Only will kick off the action on Friday night, while Empire of the Sun and Sneaky Sound System will be joined by The Funkoars to close out the festivities on Sunday night.

The V8-only race will see the track size slashed by almost half, and ticket prices will also be slashed.

The admission to each night of the 600 Sounds entertainment is included in the same day ticket price. With a unique racing format during the day followed by the nightly entertainment, that ticket is amazing value for money. For instance, Friday night’s ticket – for a full day’s racing and six big acts that night – is just $49!

If you do not have your Gold Coast 600 Accommodation, you may be in luck, click on the reservation banner in the top right corner and enter your arrival date for availability.

A number of small business owners on the Coast have been presented with bills that are masterfully disguised to appear to be from the Yellow Pages. However on closer inspection you will find that they are fakes! The traditional Yellow Pages “walking fingers” are in fact upside down and a foreign postal address will most likely be printed in fine print at the bottom.

For visitors to the Gold Coast, be careful not to fall victim to fake fortune tellers around the popular tourist areas and random people asking you if you can change their larger notes for smaller bills.

If you are staying in one of our Gold Coast holiday homes and someone knocks on the door asking for a donation to the charity, please make sure to ask for personal ID and ID for the charity they are collecting for.

If you find yourself a victim, please call the local police on 000.

Please stay safe while on the Gold Coast and enjoy your holiday.

The hotel safe: Hotels have these for a reason, they want to help keep your possesions safe just in case something goes wrong! While on holiday you can not afford to be lulled into a false sense of security or think your possessions aren’t valuable enough to steal. They are! Keep your electronics (iPods etc) passport, credit cards, travellers cheques and cash that you are not using that day in the safe to ensure you still have them when you get back to hotel.

Cards or Cash: You really don’t need to take both cash and cards with you. If you take your credit card, you probably won’t need your debit card or credit card and vice versa. Leave them in the Hotel Safe! You may also find you get less sidetracked by impulse buys as well, so you will save money.

Pick up a local newspaper: You don’t have to read it, even if it is not in your local language you will look more like a local and less of a target!

Empty your pockets: If your like me you have everything you have ever owned stuffed in the pockets of your jeans. Thieves can see that you may be carrying wallets, mobile phones, iPods and will therefore target you. You would be amazed how good pickpokets are at getting your stuff out of those little pockets without you even feeling it.

Look street smart: The Gold Coast is a very touristy area and therefore a lot of people are potential vicims for thieves as they look like easy targets. If you are carrying a map or backpack you are making things easy for thieves. If you think you are being targeted, make your suspicions clear and make eye contact with the potential thief, move away from them and if you have to start shouting to draw attention.

Check maps inside: Standing in the street looking at a map not only means you’re distracted and a ripe target, but also marks you out as someone who doesn’t know where they’re going. Try and go inside to check a map – whether it’s a church, a local cafe (not Starbucks – all the tourists hang out here), or a shop – and whenever you stop anywhere, work out your route before you leave that place. Don’t be afraid to ask for directions, either.

Strap it, dont carry it: This applies to ladies and men, DON”T carry your wallet or purse inhand, strap it accross your body and have it under a piece of clothing is even safer!

Take local advice on where to go: Guidebooks and travel articles love to talk up the next big thing or area in a destination, but before you trot off there, check with a local whether it’s safe to do so – because your information might be out of date, a result of a guided tour group, or just wrong. Hotel staff are great sources of local information or do a little web surfing, blogs, forums are all great resources on information and other people’s experiences, both good and bad!

Be aware of your surroundings: Yes, going off the beaten path is one of the best ways to see a city and the local way of life, but just stay aware of your surroundings. And trust your instincts! If something feels weird, it probably is.

Think about what you look like: If you need to go to a money exchange look for one inside a local bank. Avoid exchanges in tourist areas or with windows that serve people on the streets. These will make you look like a tourist and you maybe targeted afterwards. So take extra precautions to look like you know where you’re going when you come out.

Derentalise the hire Car: If you’ve hired a car, chances are it’ll show, hire company stickers, no smoking stickers on the windows and those stupid barcodes on the side windows. Remove all the stickers so it does not look like a hire car and keep them out of site, eg, glove box. When you return the car you can put them back on or let the hire car company know why you removed them. Also leave that newspaper on the seat that you picked up.

A professionally staffed limousine company will offer their customers a top-notch service experience from start to finish. Customers will welcome the knowledge offered when calling for information. Professional reservationists will use flight information to help schedule proper pick-up times that allow for a stress-free relaxing travel experience. Patrons contracting for services will welcome not having the expense and burden of car parking or the inconvenience of parking and hauling luggage to the terminal. On the day of travel, a professionally chauffeured vehicle will arrive to escort passengers to their scheduled destination.

Area personal limo hire services on the Gold Coast have large fleets of late model vehicles available to customers. Whether the services of a chauffeured sedan, van or stretch limousine are in order, all are available for rental. These professionally chauffeured automobiles offer passengers comfort and luxury at an affordable price. Most fleets are available for routine services including airport and passenger transfers along with special events including birthdays and weddings. Companies will regularly entertain special requests, such as for sight-seeing or wine tours, and are happy to create packages based on vehicle and length of rental time requested.

Utilizing a personal limo hire on the Gold Coast has many advantages for passengers. Delta Limousines is the area leader in personal limo hire services on the Gold Coast. With a fleet of late model vehicles, staffed by professional chauffeurs and offering a wide array of services, customers will look to experience life’s special moments and routine travel with the industry leader.
About Personal Limo Hire Gold Coast

Palm Beach Limousines is a local, family owned and operated business on the Gold Coast.Our chauffeurs are fully trained professionals who give courteous, friendly and personal attention to your needs.

For further information, please contact Martin Reed on 1300 123 736, http://www.palmbeachlimos.com.au/

The movie opens around Australia on the 30th of September, 2010.

Update – 21/8/2010

Below is a trailer of the movie with segments from the premiere. The interview questions are being asked by Holmsey & Flan from Gold Coast Radio 102.9 Hot Tomato. I must say it is the first time I have seen Holmsey and Flan and they are nothing like I expected, good thing they are in radio! haha sorry fellas!

You can click on the image to see a larger version.

On your doorstep you will find an array of restaurants, bars and beaches as well as Pacific Fair Shopping Center, Jupiters Casino and the Gold Coast Convention Center.

Relaxing in this tranquil Broadbeach house you will be able to unwind and enjoy the invigorating cool sea breezes and the stunning sunset views from the privacy of your own courtyard, swimming pool or while enjoying the company of friends and family from the outdoor entertaining area.

Sunset By The Lakeside Photo Gallery

Location Of Sunset By The Lakeside

Sunset By The Lakeside Facilities & Features

• Waterfront entertaining deck
• BBQ Area
• Private courtyard
• Designer kitchen
• Free WiFi Internet
• Desktop PC
• Cooking Facilities
• Air Conditioning
• CD Player
• DVD Player
• Linen Supplied
• Microwave
• Refrigerator
• Rumpus Room
• Spa Bath
• Swimming Pool
• TV Reception
• Wheelchair Access
• Video Player
• Clothes Dryer
• Iron
• Stereo
• Washing Machine
• Lounge room with TV and DVD
• Home cinema with surround sound
• Bedding (Linen)
• Bedding: 5 x Queen beds
• Check In: 15.00 Check-Out: 10.00

Bedding Configuration

• Bedroom 1: 1 x Queen Size Bed
• Bedroom 2: 1 x Queen Size Bed
• Bedroom 3: 1 x Queen Size Bed
• Bedroom 4: 1 x Queen Size Bed
• Bedroom 5: 1 x Queen Size Bed

The spectacular ocean views and the sound of the waves crashing onto the beach will allow you to take a step back from reality, soak up the ambiance and live life to the fullest in Villa Garfield.

Villa Garfield Photo Gallery

Villa Garfield Location

Features & Amenities Of Villa Garfield

• Bedding (Linen)
• Cooking Facilities
• Air Conditioning
• CD Player
• DVD Player
• Linen Supplied
• Microwave
• Refrigerator
• Spa Bath
• TV Reception
• Non-smoking
• Clothes Dryer
• Iron
• Stereo
• Washing Machine
• Ocean Views
• Beach side Villa
• Walk to Cavil Ave
• Walk to Surfers
• Luxury Villa
• Sleeps 8
• Plasma and Home Theatre
• LCD IN Master One
• Spa bath in Master two

Bedding Configuration

• Bedroom 1: 1 x Queen bed
• Bedroom 2: 2 x King single – can be zip king
• Bedroom 3: 1 x Queen bed
• Bedroom 4: 2 King single – can be zip king

With the postcard views of the Broadbeach skyline, waterfront outdoor entertaining area with swimming pool and BBQ area to enjoy, you also have the use of your own private pontoon giving you the ability to take a water taxi to your destination of choice.

Furlong Photo Gallery

Furlong Location – Broadbeach Waters

Furlong Features & Amenities

• BBQ
• Bedding (Linen)
• Cooking Facilities
• Air Conditioning
• CD Player
• DVD Player
• Linen Supplied
• Microwave
• Refrigerator
• Spa Bath
• Swimming Pool
• TV Reception
• Non-smoking
• Clothes Dryer
• Iron
• Stereo
• Washing Machine
• Skyline Views

Bedding Configuration

• Main bedroom – King size bed
• Bedroom 1- Queen size bed
• Bedroom 3 – Double bed
• Bedroom 4 – 2 single beds

With a large undercover entertaining area with BBQ and beachfront entertaining area you will be able to soak up the best views in the world while enjoying the company of friends and family in luxurious comfort.

Hedges Avenue Photo Gallery

Hedges Avenue Location

Hedges Avenue Features & Amenities

• Absolute beach front views
• Direct access to surf beach
• Large outdoor beachfront entertaining area
• 5 large bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• Large open plan living and dining area
• Dishwasher
• Refrigerator
• Plasma TV
• Cooking Facilities
• Balcony/Terrace
• Microwave
• Garden
• Linen- Included
• Internal Laundry
• Ironing Facilities
• TV
• Clothes Dryer
• DVD Player
• Stereo / CD Player
• Bath
• Off Street Parking
• Air conditioned
• BBQ Facilities
• Undercover Parking

Bedding Configurations

• 2 x King
• 1 x Queen
• 1 x Double
• 2 x Singles