A super chill coastal city

Australia's Gold Coast is a popular holiday city loved by many celebrities. It's said that Jay Chou comes here to stay for a while every year. I remember my first visit was during Australia's winter—Melbourne was still quite cold. But when the car drove into Gold Coast, the moment I rolled down the window, a dry, sunny scent hit me. I instantly switched into vacation mode ⛱️, and that scene is still vivid in my memory. This time, it's Australia's summer; the Gold Coast is a bit humid, but overall still great. I recommend staying in a sea-view hotel 🏨 with an open balcony—nothing beats the comfort of a sea breeze! If it's your first visit or you're traveling with kids, check out Movie World, Dream World, and Sea World—all amazing theme parks. But since we hung out with local friends this time, we skipped them. So here’s a guide to Gold Coast through a local lens👇 ❶ Hang Glider Launch and Lookout A top spot for sunset views! The huge lawn is stunning, like a computer desktop screensaver. We even saw a proposal and wedding photos being taken here ✨ ❷ Pelican feeding Every day at 1:30 PM, staff from Charis Seafoods come out to feed wild pelicans—it’s so fun! The pelicans know the time and wait here early. The shallows are perfect for kids to play in 👶. Also, the seafood here is fresh—grab some to try! ❸ Q1 Skypoint Enjoy breakfast on the 77th-floor observation deck and take in a 720° panoramic view of the Gold Coast. The breakfast is just okay, but the views are chef’s kiss 🌅 ❹ Tamborine Mountain There’s a cute German village 🇩🇪 on the mountain with lots of shops—great for coffee and strolling. ❺ Rainforest Skywalk Right above the German village, this rainforest 🌴 has a skywalk that lets you walk above the jungle, surrounded by towering trees. No long hikes needed—perfect for those who don’t love walking! 👉 The Gold Coast has tons of delicious spots—here are 2 top picks 🍴 Hurricane'S Grill & Bar (in Surfers Paradise): Super popular, book ahead! Aussie pork can be hit-or-miss, but their grilled beef ribs are amazing. Order everything in the pics 😉 Nahm Talay Thai Restaurant and Bar: Opposite the Surfers Paradise beach sign, on the 2nd floor of the mall. Authentic Thai food with beautiful plating 🍛 All in all, the Gold Coast is totally worth a visit in Australia～ #GoldCoast #GoldCoastTravel #Australia #AustraliaTravel #GoldCoastFood #GoldCoastAttractions #Brisbane #EscapeWinterToSummer #SunshineAndBeaches