15 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.

For shopping fun, head to Pacific Fair Shopping Centre or The Oasis Shopping Centre. Relax by the water at Surfers Paradise Beach and Dicky Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Caloundra (Caloundra Regional Art Gallery & Moffat Beach), Brisbane (City Botanic Gardens, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, &more) and Norries Head (in Cabarita). The adventure continues: stroll through Burleigh Heads Beach, get to know the resident critters at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, look for all kinds of wild species at David Fleay Wildlife Park, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at Australia Zoo.

For maps, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Gold Coast tour site.

In February, daytime highs in Gold Coast are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.