Gold Coast 4D3N Itinerary: A Sydney Student's Adventure 🌊

Originally planned for the Whitsundays, but Queensland's rainy season redirected us to Gold Coast instead! Despite occasional showers, we made the most of our trip. Here's how we spent our 4 days: 🛬 Day 1: Arrival + Sea World Sea World 🐬 (Highly recommend for animal lovers!) Dinner: Dracula's Cabaret 🧛 (Vampire-themed dinner show – book ahead!) 🌅 Day 2: Farm Life + Movie Magic Brunch: O Bagel 🥯 (Must-try!) Paradise Country 🐨 (Koala cuddles at 10 AM or 1:30 PM – fewer crowds than Currumbin!) Movie World 🎬 (Fun but skip if you’ve been to Universal/Disney) Dinner: Miami Marketta 🍺 (Friday/Saturday night market – global street food!) 🏄‍♂️ Day 3: Surfers Paradise + Sunset Views Lunch: Cocohut 🥥 (Cozy Thai spot) Afternoon Tea: The Tea Team 🥤 (Bubble tea fix!) Jetski Adventure 🛥️ (Book on BookMe – no license needed!) Burleigh Head NP 🌅 (Sunset hike + picnic lawns) Dinner: Beergarden 🥩 (Casual eats & drinks) 🛍️ Day 4: Sky Views + Shopping Breakfast: SkyPoint 🏙️ (Buffet with panoramic views) Lunch: Costa D'oro 🍝 (Authentic Italian) Pacific Fair Shopping 🛍️ (Retail therapy before flying home) 💡 Honest Takeaways: ✅ Best for: Theme park lovers, first-time visitors, water sports. ❌ Skip if: You’re over beaches (Sydney’s are better!) or hate crowds. 🌟 Extra Recs if You Have Time: Springbrook NP (Glow worms!) Charis Seafood (Pelican feeding!) Whale Watching (Seasonal) Hot Air Balloon (Sunrise flights!) #GoldCoast #AustraliaTravel #StudyAbroadLife #BeachVibes #TravelDiaries