7 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Warner Bros. Movie World. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Captain Cook Memorial and Lighthouse and Old St Stephen's Catholic Church (Pugin Chapel). Explore hidden gems such as State Library Of Queensland and Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre. Change things up with these side-trips from Gold Coast: Brisbane (Albert Street Uniting Church, Opal Museum, &more), Fingal Head Lighthouse (in Fingal Head) and The Workshops Rail Museum (in Ipswich). And it doesn't end there: zoom along the surf with Gold Coast Watersports, walk around Kirra Hill, enjoy unforgettable views with Hot Air Balloon Gold Coast, and don't miss a visit to Snapper Rocks.

To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Gold Coast planning site.

If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major aiports are Brisbane International Airport and Gold Coast Airport. December in Gold Coast sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C at night.