🇦🇺 Gold Coast 3D2N Ultimate Guide 🌊✨

⏰ Day 1: Shopping Spree + Ocean Views 🛍️ Harbour Town Outlets Nike, Adidas, Tommy, MK, Coach – stacked discounts! 🤑 3+ hours = only half explored! Lunch @ 8th Lane (food court with dumplings, noodles, sushi, mala tang) 🏨 Stay: Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise 2-Bedroom Ocean Suite ($760/2 nights) Full kitchen, washer/dryer, infinity pools 🏊 Pro tip: Request high-floor room for sunrise views! 🌅 🍽️ Dinner: Chiangmai Thai Must-try: "Secret fried rice" (next to pineapple fried rice) + Prawn cakes 🍤 Skip: Tom Yum & sticky rice (meh) ⏰ Day 2: Sunrise → Adventure → Night Markets 🌅 5AM Sunrise (: no filter needed!) ☕ Breakfast @ SkyPoint 77 ($42 with ticket) 🚖 The Spit (20-min ride, $20) Lighthouse photos 📸 + dog-friendly waves 🐾 Lunch @ local seaside cafe 🛥️ Afternoon: Jet Ski Safari (book ahead!) 🌙 Night: Miami Marketta (Wed/Fri/Sat: live music + drinks 🍹) Surfers Paradise Night Market (handmade crafts) ⏰ Day 3: Sea World OR Mega Mall 🐬 Option 1: Sea World ($105) – kid-friendly! 🛍️ Option 2: Pacific Fair (QLD’s biggest mall – brands galore!) #GoldCoast #AustraliaTravel #SurfersParadise #ShoppingHaul #LuxuryStay #FoodieFinds 🌴