🇦🇺🇲🇾 Sydney + Gold Coast 9D8N Trip

n late March 2024, we traveled to Sydney & Gold Coast—and even caught Joker Xue’s concert! 🎤 (I flew from Melbourne to meet friends in Sydney.) 👥 Group Size: Sydney: 5 people Gold Coast: 4 people 📍 Itinerary Highlights: SYDNEY: 🏙️ Citywalk + Kiama (road trip! 🚗) + Manly Beach ⛱️ GOLD COAST: 🎢 Dreamworld (thrilling rides!) ⚠️ Must-Know Tips: ☀️ SUN PROTECTION IS A MUST! (I got scalp sunburn once—ouch! 😫) 🚆 Sydney Transport: Just tap Visa/Mastercard (no Opal card needed!). 🚂 Airport Hack: Avoid the expensive direct train from SYD Airport. Instead: ➡️ Take the T3 bus to Mascot Station → Train to city (way cheaper!). ⛴️ To Manly: Take the ferry (~20 mins) for Opera House + Harbour Bridge views! 🚗 Gold Coast Transport: Flew to Brisbane → Drove to GC (split gas/parking with friends). 🅿️ Parking Alert: PAY FOR PARKING (we almost got fined—oops! 😅). 💰 Cost Breakdown (per person in AUD): ✈️ Flights (MEL-SYD-BNE): $392 (Jetstar) 🏠 Accommodation: Sydney (6D5N): $316 Gold Coast (3D2N): $110 🚉 Public Transport: $101 🍽️ Food: $280 🎤 Concert Ticket: $394 🚙 Car Rental + Gas + Insurance: $44 🎢 Dreamworld Ticket: $95 Total ≈ $1,700 AUD #GoldCoastTravel #SydneyTravel #WorkingHolidayAustralia #LifeInAustralia #TravelOnABudget ✈️🌏