🇦🇺 Gold Coast Travel Guide – All You Need to Know! ✨
✈️ Getting There Fly to Gold Coast via domestic transfer within Australia. Buy a local SIM card in advance (plug & play on arrival). 🚗 Transport Tips Rent a car for the best experience! Or combine with #Brisbane for a longer trip. 🏨 Where to Stay Surfers Paradise beachfront area – everything you need is within walking distance! Meriton Suites: Surfers Paradise = iconic ocean views 🌊 (avoid Southport if you want the网红 spot!). Floors 1-26 = hotel-style | 26+ = apartment-style (self-service, cleaning every 3 days). Pro: Stunning views! Con: Minimal service. 🧳 Packing Essentials Toothbrush, toothpaste, slippers (most hotels don’t provide them). Light jacket + long pants – mornings can be chilly! iPhone weather app = super accurate for sunrise timing. ☀️ 🎟️ Must-Do Activities 1. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary 🐨 Largest koala sanctuary in QLD! Book tickets + koala cuddle online (cheaper!) → pay extra A$3/person on-site. Cuddle times: Ends at 11:30 AM, resumes at 12:30 PM. 2. Warner Bros. Movie World 🎢 Stop here if driving from Brisbane to Gold Coast! Must-ride: DC Rivals HyperCoaster (tallest, longest, fastest in the Southern Hemisphere!). 3. Byron Bay Skydiving 🪂 One of the world’s most scenic jumps! Book online → add photo/video package on-site. Drive from Gold Coast: ~1 hour. ⚠️ Avoid if you’ve had LASIK in the past year (eye discomfort risk). 4. Sunrise at Gold Coast 🌅 A life-changing view! Best spot: Miami Beach (Google: Savvy Sessions Photography). 5. Burleigh Heads National Park 🌿 Best picnic & coastal hike spot! Trail A (1km) → don’t exit the park, just loop back. Panoramic Gold Coast views! 6. Q1 SkyPoint 🏙️ Best for coastline photos! Skip the overpriced edge walk. 🛍️ Shopping & Food Night markets? Mostly Made-in-China goods – skip unless you love souvenirs. Tasman Star Seafood Market 🦞 – fresh & affordable! 🍽️ Restaurant Picks: Hurricane's Grill – legendary ribs! O Bagel – perfect breakfast bagels. Costa D'oro – authentic Italian pizza. Da Wei Malatang – spicy Chinese hotpot fix! 💡 Final Tips ✅ Book tours/activities via Chinese OTAs (cheaper than Aussie sites!) ✅ Drive = freedom! Public transport is limited. ✅ Sunrise + skydiving = unforgettable memories! #GoldCoast #GoldCoastTravel #Australia #TravelTips #Skydiving #KoalaCuddle #SurfersParadise