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Gold Coast | Ultra-Detailed 4-Day 3-Night Travel Guide 📝 🚌 Transportation: Gold Coast’s public transport (light rail + buses) is super convenient. It’s recommended to buy a transit card directly at the airport (unlimited rides for 10 AUD/day) or purchase one at supermarkets/convenience stores (to top up later). 🏨 Accommodation: I stayed at the Mercure Gold Coast Resort, around 600 RMB per night—great value for money! The environment is nice, and the surrounding area is quiet. Choose accommodation based on your needs: major theme parks are accessible by bus, so staying near the beach and close to a light rail station makes beach trips 🏖️ super easy. 🗺️ Itinerary ◾ Day 1: Rainbow Bay for Sunset 🌇 After arriving in Gold Coast in the afternoon, head to Rainbow Bay—it’s only a 40-minute drive from Surfers Paradise. The afternoon scenery is stunning: the sea 🌊, small hills, and even lots of wild turkeys 🦃 wandering around. Evening is perfect for sunset—definitely recommended! ◾ Day 2: Hot Air Balloon → Glow Worm Cave The hot air balloon ride is a must! Book via Groupon for 230 AUD/person. The hotel shuttle picks you up around 3 AM, and the views from the balloon are(stunning)—the sunrise is breathtaking! The ride lasts about 45 minutes. Afterward, head back to the hotel to catch up on sleep. By 6 PM, grab dinner, then head to the glow worm cave (arrive around 8 PM). The blue glow worms shine like a starry sky 🌌—magical! Bring an umbrella ☔ in case of rain and some insect repellent. ◾ Day 3: Surfers Paradise Sunrise & Activities → Movie World 🎢 → Danger Point Wake up at 6 AM for sunrise at Surfers Paradise—incredible views! Surfers can hit the waves, and the vibe is super chill. Grab breakfast nearby, then head to Movie World at 10 AM to tackle the fastest drop tower! Stay for lunch 🍝, and leave around 4 PM. Then drive to Danger Point for sunset—great for surfing 🏄🏻‍♂️ with fewer crowds. ◾ Day 4: Q1 Building for Panoramic Coastline → Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary → Galaxy Lake Morning: Head to Q1 Building to admire the coastline. Afternoon: Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary to cuddle koalas 🐨 and pet kangaroos 🦘 (⚠️ Koala cuddles end by 2 PM, and the sanctuary closes at 4 PM—arrive early if you love animals, as there’s plenty to explore!). After dinner, go to Galaxy Lake—perfect for friends to set up tents 🏕️, picnic, enjoy the lake views, and stargaze at night 🌌. There are BBQ grills by the lake for barbecues 🍢. #GoldCoast #AustraliaTravel #Travel #GoldCoastTravelGuide #AustraliaTourism #AustraliaTravel #GoldCoastTourism #TravelInspiration #UnforgettableAttractions #Australia