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.

Visit Burleigh Head National Park and Burleigh Heads Beach for some beach relaxation. Get outdoors at Surfer's Paradise Beach and Whian Whian State Conservation Area. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Gold Coast: Tropical Fruit World (in Duranbah), O'Reillys Birds of Prey (in Lamington National Park) and Nimbin Rocks (in Nimbin). And it doesn't end there: find something for the whole family at Sea World Theme Park, stroll through Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, choose your vessel at Sunrise Sailing Charters, and get up close to creatures of the deep with Cruise Gold Coast.

For other places to visit, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read Gold Coast trip app .

If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major airports are Brisbane International Airport and Gold Coast Airport. In December in Gold Coast, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.