Gold Coast, Australia

Gold Coast, Australia, is a coastal city located in Queensland known for its world-famous beaches, surfing spots, theme parks, and vibrant nightlife. It’s a popular destination for travelers seeking sun, sand, and fun.

Trip to Gold Coast, Australia

Day 1: Arrival and Visit to Surfers Paradise

Upon your arrival at the Gold Coast Airport, you will be met by a private transfer to ferry you to your accommodation in Surfers Paradise. This vibrant and bustling coastal city boasts of beautiful long beaches, iconic theme parks, and world-famous surfing hot spots. Head out to surfers paradise and indulge in some sunshine, beach and dip into the cool water waves. For those into adventure sport, book a jet ski or water sport adventure tour for a bit of an adrenaline rush. Come evening, you can visit the Night Market where you can experience the local taste and indulge in some shopping. Eat dinner and enjoy sunset-filled views from a nearby vantage point.

Day 2: Visit Warner Bros. Movie World

On day 2, you can opt for a visit to Warner Bros. Movie World, where you can enjoy thrilling rides and attractions, interact with your favorite movie characters, watch live shows and indulge in other rides to suit all age ranges. Indulge in a few stomach-churning rides like Superman Escape or thrilling Batwing Spaceshot that hurtles you toward the sky before freefalling back to the ground. In the afternoon, you can visit the world’s first virtual reality roller coaster at the park, the Arkham Asylum, which offers it’s visitors an immersive ride experience that’ll leave you spellbound. This is a fun, engaging and entertaining way of exploring classic movie brands with your family and friends.

Day 3: Visit the Gold Coast Theme Parks

Day 3 is for those who love theme parties! Start your day with a visit to one of the several famous theme parks, such as Dreamworld. Don’t miss out on some of the must-have experiences including the famous tiger island, world-first ride like the Big9 Thrill Ride that will test your strength and excitement levels or the exhilarating Shockwave roller coaster. In the evening, you will transfer to the ‘Australian Outback Spectacular’ theme park, where you can enjoy all the thrilling highlights of the outback combined with an entertaining experience of a live theater performance, which will leave you amazed.

Day 4: Explore the National Parks and Hinterland

Day 4 offers a fun-filled day of exploring Gold Coast’s national parks and hinterland. Drive down to Springbrook National Park and visit the fabled Natural Bridge, a unique rock formation that is lit up at night. In the daytime, it offers a breathtaking rainforest walking trail, views of the cascading waterfall and serene natural swimming pool beneath. Next, visit the Tamborine Mountain to its wineries, indulge in wine tasting with some local cheeses and artisan produce. The fun doesn’t stop here, as the skywalk over the rainforest offers a breathtaking view of the scenic beauty that lies below. The hinterland offers the added attractions of bushwalking, wildlife, and a range of unique foods and markets.

Day 5: Beach Day at Burleigh Heads

Plan a relaxing day and head for some beach time on day 5. Located a few miles south of Surfers Paradise, the beautiful Burleigh Heads is a perfect holiday spot for a serene, calm and peaceful day out. Chose from beaches, take a dip and sunbathe, you might even catch a gossip from one of the locals, enjoy a walk or bike ride along the esplanade and relax in one of the beach cafes or surf clubs nearby. If you’re feeling a bit more active, try the Burleigh Head National Park walking track, which winds popularly tracks along the headland for a beautiful vantage point over the Gold Coast.

Day 6: Visit Currumbin Sanctuary and Dinner at the Beach

For animal lovers, you must visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, which offers child-friendly activities such as animal feedings, Bird of Prey shows, and live animal presentations. This is the perfect place to get up close and personal with over 1400 native Australian animals like kangaroos, wallabies and Koalas. In the evening, you can head to Palm Beach, one of the beautiful coastal suburbs of Gold Coast, for some delicious food as you gaze into the ocean. The Palm Beach Surf Club is a great place to have dinner, sip cocktails and unwind with a semi-formal to casual dress code.

Day 7: Visit Sea World

We saved the best for the last on your day 7, with a visit to Sea World, one of the most popular amusement parks in Gold Coast. Here you can enjoy a full day of marine life encounters, including close-up interactions with dolphins and seals, along with joining live animal shows to experience the amazing world of marine creatures. You can also indulge in thrilling water rides, feeding tropical fish and enjoying the world-breaking rollercoasters. The kids visiting here will absolutely love it, but adults will too. After an adventurous day, you can return to your hotel and prepare for your departure the next day.

This itinerary will show people why Gold Coast is an amazing travel destination, by featuring theme parks, national parks, beaches and wildlife reserves.

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