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No. Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland. The Gold Coast is a city about 80 km south of Brisbane, made up of numerous tourist suburbs such as Surfer's Paradise, Burleigh, Broadbeach and Currumbin. The Gold Coast is completely distinct and separate from Brisbane.

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