🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Surfers Paradise Beach
- ✓SeaWorld
- ✓Movie World
- ✓SkyPoint
Gold Coast
Gold Coast
A popular resort destination with beautiful beaches, theme parks, and plenty of surfing and entertainment options.
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Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
- ★Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise
- ★QT Gold Coast
- ★Voco Gold Coast
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Rick Shores
¥¥¥Modern Asian Seafood
•The Fish House
¥¥¥Fresh Seafood & Oysters
•Kiyomi
¥¥¥¥Japanese Fine Dining
•Bumbles Cafe
¥¥Breakfast & Brunch
•Elk Espresso
¥¥Modern Australian Café
🛍️ Shopping
- •Pacific Fair Shopping Centremall
Queensland's largest shopping center with 400+ stores, luxury brands, and dining precinct
- •Harbour Town Outlet Shoppingoutlet
100+ outlet stores with discounts up to 70% on fashion, sports, and homeware brands
- •Cavill Avenuestreet
Main shopping street in Surfers Paradise with souvenir shops, surf brands, and beachwear
- •Marina Miragemall
Waterfront shopping with luxury boutiques, jewelry stores, and fine dining at Main Beach
💡 Travel Tips
- • Book theme park tickets online in advance for 30-40% discounts - multi-park passes offer best value
- • UV radiation is very high - always use SPF50+ sunscreen even on cloudy days
- • Consider staying in Broadbeach or Burleigh Heads for quieter, more local atmosphere than Surfers Paradise
- • G:link tram and Go card make transport easy and cheap - covers most tourist areas
- • Peak season is December-January with school holidays - expect crowds and higher prices
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
April to May, September to November
💰Daily Budget
$140-280/day
👥Popular With
FamiliesSurfersParty-goersTheme park lovers
🗓️Recommended Stay
4-5 days
🌐Timezone
UTC+10 (AEST)
💬Local Language
English
💱Currency
AUD (Australian Dollar)
📅Gold Coast 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Beaches and Surfers Paradise
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Morning2-3h
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Surf lesson at Surfers Paradise Beach
💡 Lessons from $60. Best for beginners. Consistent waves year-round. Book in advance during peak season
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Afternoon2h
📍
SkyPoint Observation Deck and beach walk
💡 360° views from 77th floor ($29). Best at sunset. Walk along Esplanade to Broadbeach
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Evening2-3h
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Cavill Avenue dining and nightlife
💡 Main entertainment strip. Many restaurants, bars, and clubs. Free live music often available
💡Tips
- •Book theme park tickets online in advance for significant discounts (up to 30% off)
- •Public transport (tram and bus) covers main areas - get a go card for cheaper fares
- •UV radiation is very strong - always wear SPF50+ sunscreen, even on cloudy days
- •Peak season is December-January and school holidays - expect higher prices and crowds
- •Consider staying in Broadbeach or Burleigh Heads for a less touristy, more local experience