7 days in Gold Coast & Brisbane 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.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Sea World Theme Park and Infinity Attraction. The adventure continues: get in on the family fun at Warner Bros. Movie World, make a splash at Dreamworld, kick back and relax at Surfer's Paradise Beach, and head outdoors with Pelican Feeding.

For photos, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Gold Coast trip planner .

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Gold Coast is an approximately 12-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Gold Coast. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Kuala Lumpur in June; daily highs in Gold Coast reach 24°C and lows reach 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Brisbane.

Queensland’s biggest town and state capital, Brisbane has an attractive, manicured image based around its riverside aesthetic as well as the contrast between its high-rise center and extensive urban greenery.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Tue): look for all kinds of wild species at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, get great views at Mount Coot-tha Lookout, and then stop by Noosa Chocolate Factory. Keep things going the next day: take in nature's colorful creations at Roma Street Parkland and then enjoy some diversion at South Bank Parklands.

To see maps, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Brisbane journey planning site .

Traveling by car from Gold Coast to Brisbane takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In June, daily temperatures in Brisbane can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. On the 6th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.