π¦πΊ Brisbane & Gold Coast Travel Guide
A complete guide covering attractions, food, transport, accommodation, and (unlucky) lessons learned π π Itinerary π Brisbane Day 1: Arrival + Rest Day 2: Brisbane City Walk Day 3: Moreton Island (Β₯940) β Snorkeling π€Ώ + Dolphin Feeding *(P3-5)* π Brisbane β Gold Coast (Easy train ride!) π Gold Coast Day 4: Jet Boat (Β₯756) + Surfing (Cancelled π) Day 5: Hot Air Balloon (Β₯1222) + Parasailing (Β₯825) Cancelled Activities: Currumbin Zoo (Β₯366) Skydiving (Β₯2637) (RIP dreams π) π½ Food Recs Brisbane Casual Eats: Felons (Story Bridge) Korean: Haeduri Chicken Gold Coast Bagels: O Bagel π₯― Thai: CocoHut Japanese Brunch: Goya Cafe π¨ Accommodation *(6 nights, 2 pax, total Β₯4316 / Β₯360 per night)* Day 1: Ibis Brisbane Airport (Β₯804/night) Day 2-3: Ibis Brisbane (Β₯1337/2 nights) Day 3-6: Voco Gold Coast (Β₯2175/3 nights) π Transport Go Card (Works in Brisbane & Gold Coast!) Buy/recharge at convenience stores. Use the same card for the train to Gold Coast. Refundable! Get remaining balance + card deposit back at Gold Coast Airport. (See pic!) β οΈβ οΈβ οΈ Pro Tips (Learned the Hard Way!) 1οΈβ£ Check weather + local events (Sudden rain ruined surfing π€) 2οΈβ£ Hotel door lock + hairdryer availability (Some only lend it for 2hrs?!) 3οΈβ£ Double-check attraction openings (Google Maps + email + call) 4οΈβ£ Inspect safety gear before activities (Better safe than sorry!) 5οΈβ£ Stock snacks/instant noodles (Hotel food = $$$) 6οΈβ£ SUNSCREEN. ALWAYS. (Australian sun is no joke βοΈ) #StudyAbroadAdventures #BrisbaneTravel #GoldCoastTravel #BrisbaneGoldCoast