If you want to find a great deal on accommodation when attending one of the many sporting and other special events held on the Gold Coast, planning ahead will help make it possible. The range of events held in this picturesque part of South East Queensland is broad. So whether it’s horse racing, cars, AFL, NRL, golf or athletic events, you should find something to suit just about everyone.

Gold Coast Sporting Events

The Gold Coast is a popular tourist destination, favoured for its great climate and sunshine. It is this wonderful weather that makes this such a perfect location for a host of sporting events every year. Some of the biggest events that draw people from across Australia and around the world include the following:

• The Magic Millions Horse Racing Carnival
• The Gold Coast 600 – V8 Supercars
• FIFA World Rally Championship
• ANZ Ladies Masters Golf Challenge
• Pan Pacific Masters Games
• Coolongatta Gold – one of the toughest annual triathlons in the world
• Quickskilver Pro – annual surfing competition

AFL Matches at Metricon Stadium, Gold Coast

For all AFL fans around Australia, why not come to the Gold Coast to support your team when playing against the Gold Coast Suns at their new home; the state of the art $144.2 million Metricon Stadium. It can be an ideal opportunity for you combine this sporting event with a few days break on Australia's premier holiday destination, and enjoy the unique combination that the Gold Coast has to offer to the whole family.

The Gold Coast Suns Home games at Metricon Stadium are as follows:

• Round 10. 28 May – GC Suns V Geelong
• Round 12. 11 Jun - GC Suns V North Melbourne
• Round 14. 25 Jun - GC Suns V Western Bulldogs
• Round 16. 9 Jul - GC Suns V Sydney
• Round 18. 23 Jul - GC Suns V Collingwood
• Round 19. 30 Jul - GC Suns V St Kilda
• Round 22. 20 Aug - GC Suns V Adelaide

Finding discount accommodation

If you’re looking for Gold Coast discount accommodation, then there are several things you may like to consider. Firstly, you may like to consider how close to the event you wish to be. If you’re able to drive to and from the event or if there is public transport available, then accommodation that is a little further away from the centre of things may be an option. However, if your preference is to be within walking distance, you need to be sure that your Gold Coast accommodation is in close proximity to the event you’re attending.

Booking in advance is one of the best ways to secure a good price when attending a particular event. These larger events can draw visitors from across the globe. By booking early, you’ll benefit from having a wider range of accommodation options available. Last minute booking at these peak times is unlikely to provide any great benefits, as Gold Coast discount accommodation will already be taken at this time.

Sporting events are a fabulous way to spend your time in Queensland, and with Sunmore's Gold Coast accommodation special offers, you can focus on enjoying your time there without blowing your budget. If you’re going to be attending one of the events, book in advance to take advantage of early offers and you’ll be able to find something to suit your needs. In doing so, your stay will be enjoyable and you benefit from a wider range of accommodation choices, whether you’re there for cars, horses, golf or surfing.