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Brisbane + Gold Coast | 4 Days & 3 Nights 🏙️ Ultimate Travel Guide I checked out Brisbane and the sunny 🌞 Gold Coast this time! Got to hold a cute baby koala 🐨 and witnessed a dreamy sunset at the beach. Who’s living this fairy-tale life? Save this 4-day & 3-night nanny-level guide—you’ll need nothing else for your Queensland trip! ‼️ 1️⃣ Moreton Island, Tangalooma Island Resort Jay Chou and Hannah Quinlivan’s honeymoon spot ❤️ Stunning glassy waters + shipwreck ruins. Tons of activities: ATV off-roading, helicopter tours, transparent kayaking, diving, feeding wild dolphins, etc. Humpback whales can be spotted from June to October—totally worth it! 2️⃣ South Bank Parklands Feel the laid-back vibe here. The man-made beach is gorgeous—you can even swim in the city center! There’s a night market every Friday evening. 3️⃣ Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary There are few places left in Australia where you can hold a koala, but you can do it here in the Gold Coast or Perth. Ticket + koala cuddle costs 99 AUD, including free train rides. 4️⃣ Rick Shores A stunning sunset restaurant in the Gold Coast—also a Jay Chou favorite! It’s super popular, so book in advance! 5️⃣ Queensland Museum + Gallery of Modern Art Friday nights host artist talks—head to the rooftop terrace for panoramic city views. Grab Aboriginal cultural souvenirs at the gift shop. 6️⃣ James Street A trendy neighborhood with local streetwear boutiques, stores, and great spots for photos. 7️⃣ Story Bridge The only bridge you can climb! Climbing at dusk lets you watch the city light up, and the night view is amazing. 8️⃣ Kangaroo Point Cliffs A hidden gem among Instagrammers. Bring a wide-angle lens—shooting the city skyline at dusk is ✅ 4-Day & 3-Night Itinerary Day 1: Arrival Day 2: Brisbane city walk (South Bank Parklands → Queensland Museum → Gallery of Modern Art → James Street → Story Bridge night view) Day 3: Day trip to Moreton Island, Tangalooma Island Resort Day 4: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary → Surfers Paradise → Q1 Observation Deck → Burleigh Heads Beach → Dinner at Rick Shores Day 5: [End of itinerary] 🏨 Accommodation Gold Coast: The Langham Gold Coast Brisbane: The Calile Hotel Brisbane: Emporium Hotel South Bank 🍴 Food Harveys (Gold Coast) Rick Shores (Gold Coast) Stanleys (Brisbane) #AustraliaTravel #OverseasLife #AustralianLife #Australia #Brisbane #Queensland #GoldCoast #TravelTips #GDayAustralia #SetOffAfterSunset #Nightwalk