๐ฆ๐บ Gold Coast Travel Guide โ All You Need to Know! โจ
โ๏ธ Getting There Fly to Gold Coast via domestic transfer within Australia. Buy a local SIM card in advance (plug & play on arrival). ๐ Transport Tips Rent a car for the best experience! Or combine with #Brisbane for a longer trip. ๐จ Where to Stay Surfers Paradise beachfront area โ everything you need is within walking distance! Meriton Suites: Surfers Paradise = iconic ocean views ๐ (avoid Southport if you want the็ฝ็บข spot!). Floors 1-26 = hotel-style | 26+ = apartment-style (self-service, cleaning every 3 days). Pro: Stunning views! Con: Minimal service. ๐งณ Packing Essentials Toothbrush, toothpaste, slippers (most hotels donโt provide them). Light jacket + long pants โ mornings can be chilly! iPhone weather app = super accurate for sunrise timing. โ๏ธ ๐๏ธ Must-Do Activities 1. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary ๐จ Largest koala sanctuary in QLD! Book tickets + koala cuddle online (cheaper!) โ pay extra A$3/person on-site. Cuddle times: Ends at 11:30 AM, resumes at 12:30 PM. 2. Warner Bros. Movie World ๐ข 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 ๐ช One of the worldโs most scenic jumps! Book online โ add photo/video package on-site. Drive from Gold Coast: ~1 hour. โ ๏ธ Avoid if youโve had LASIK in the past year (eye discomfort risk). 4. Sunrise at Gold Coast ๐ A life-changing view! Best spot: Miami Beach (Google: Savvy Sessions Photography). 5. Burleigh Heads National Park ๐ฟ Best picnic & coastal hike spot! Trail A (1km) โ donโt exit the park, just loop back. Panoramic Gold Coast views! 6. Q1 SkyPoint ๐๏ธ Best for coastline photos! Skip the overpriced edge walk. ๐๏ธ Shopping & Food Night markets? Mostly Made-in-China goods โ skip unless you love souvenirs. Tasman Star Seafood Market ๐ฆ โ fresh & affordable! ๐ฝ๏ธ Restaurant Picks: Hurricane's Grill โ legendary ribs! O Bagel โ perfect breakfast bagels. Costa D'oro โ authentic Italian pizza. Da Wei Malatang โ spicy Chinese hotpot fix! ๐ก Final Tips โ Book tours/activities via Chinese OTAs (cheaper than Aussie sites!) โ Drive = freedom! Public transport is limited. โ Sunrise + skydiving = unforgettable memories! #GoldCoast #GoldCoastTravel #Australia #TravelTips #Skydiving #KoalaCuddle #SurfersParadise