10 days in Gold Coast Itinerary

A city of towering skyscrapers, sandy beaches, and tree-lined streets, Gold Coast has an unpretentious air complemented by a citywide focus on sports and the arts.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Surfers Paradise Beach and Norries Head. For shopping fun, head to Pacific Fair Shopping Centre or Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Gold Coast: Brisbane (Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Victoria Bridge Abutment, &more) and Barb's Gift Shop (in Minden). And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Burleigh Heads Beach, stroll through Kirra Beach, browse the different shops at Robina Town Centre, and take in the exciting artwork at Anthea Polson Art.

For reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Gold Coast online tour planner.

If you are flying in from New Zealand, the closest major aiports are Brisbane International Airport and Gold Coast Airport. March in Gold Coast sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.