18 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 find plenty of places to visit near Gold Coast: Brisbane (Channel Seven Wheel of Brisbane, South Bank Parklands, &more), Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre (in Murwillumbah) and Byron Bay (Cape Byron Walking Track & Cape Byron Lighthouse). There's lots more to do: observe the fascinating underwater world at Sea World Theme Park, enjoy the sand and surf at Surfers Paradise Beach, browse the different shops at Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, and get in on the family fun at Dreamworld.

To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read Gold Coast trip planner.

If you are flying in from Slovenia, the closest major aiports are Brisbane International Airport and Gold Coast Airport. In June, daily temperatures in Gold Coast can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can travel back home.