🇦🇺 Brisbane - Gold Coast | Ultimate Travel Guide
Your complete guide to Brisbane & Gold Coast—covering itinerary, food, transport, stays & pro tips (learn from my misfortunes!). Detailed version in pics, summary below! 🎢 Itinerary (with Cancelled Plans 🙃) 📍 Brisbane Day 1: Arrival + rest Day 2: City walk (South Bank, Story Bridge, etc.) Day 3: Moreton Island (¥940) – Snorkeling 🤿 + wild dolphin feeding! 🚆 Brisbane → Gold Coast (easy train ride) 📍 Gold Coast Day 4: Jet boat (¥756) + surfing (cancelled) Day 5: Hot air balloon (¥1222) + parasailing (¥825) Cancelled regrets: Currumbin Zoo (¥366) + skydiving (¥2637) 💔 🍽️ Food Recs Brisbane: 🍺 Felons Brewery (Story Bridge views) 🍗 Haeduri Chicken (spicy Korean claws!) Gold Coast: 🥯 O Bagel (breakfast MVP) 🍛 CocoHut (yummy Thai) 🍵 Goya Cafe (Japanese brunch) 🏨 Accommodation (6 nights, ¥4316 total / ¥360pp per night) Day 1: Brisbane Airport Ibis (¥804) Days 2-3: Brisbane Ibis (¥1337/2 nights) Days 4-6: Voco Gold Coast (¥2175/3 nights) – beachfront! 🚌 Transport Single Go Card works for BOTH cities (buy/recharge at convenience stores). Refundable! Get remaining balance + card deposit back at Gold Coast Airport. ⚠️ Survival Tips (Learned the Hard Way!) 1️⃣ Check weather + local events (avoid surprises!). 2️⃣ Hotel door locks + hairdryer policy (yes, this matters!). 3️⃣ Verify attraction openings (Google Maps + email/call). 4️⃣ Double-check safety gear before adventure activities. 5️⃣ Stock snacks (hunger strikes at 2AM). 6️⃣ SUNSCREEN (Australia’s UV is brutal!). #XiaohongBook #StudyAbroadTravel #Brisbane #GoldCoast #AustraliaTravel #HiddenGemGuide 🌏✨