5 days in Gold Coast Itinerary
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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.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Gold Coast: Brisbane (South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, & more). And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Surfers Paradise Beach, get outside with Pelican Feeding, find something for the whole family at Warner Bros. Movie World, and enjoy breathtaking views from SkyPoint Observation Deck.
To see reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Gold Coast trip planner .
If you are flying in from Hong Kong, the closest major airports are Brisbane International Airport and Gold Coast Airport. In December, daytime highs in Gold Coast are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to travel back home.
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South Bank Parklands
11:30am, Wed Dec 18

Surfers Paradise Beach
2:30pm, Thu Dec 19

Surfers Paradise Golf Club
5:30pm, Fri Dec 20
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