Gold Coast is Australia's leading tourist destination with an average of
10 million visitors every year. It is home to several surfing spots, waterways,
stunning inland canals and 70 kilometer long coastline. Best of all the Sun
shines more than 300 days a year in Gold Coast.
Welcome to travel advisor and in this video we will share our Gold Coast trip
to plan your perfect holiday. We will cover the famous beaches, theme parks,
nature, activities and many more. We traveled from Sydney which took us
around 80 minutes to reach Gold Coast by flight. The city is well connected with
public transport. We purchased a go card at the airport and used the bus service
to reach our hotel. You may also opt to take a car rental or hire a cab. We
stayed at the Mantra hotel in Surfers Paradise which makes Surfers Paradise
our first stop.
Surfers Paradise is a complete destination in itself; a glittering resort, shopping
and entertainment strip. The place is lit up with energy at night. The Surfers
Paradise Beach is the most popular Beach among tourists. Just to the south of
Surfers Paradise is Broadbeach where the pace begins to slow. The further you move
down the coast the more relaxed the vibe.
Follow the shoreline South to the Gold Coast most southern beachside
neighborhood, Coolangatta. Just a 5-minute drive from Gold Coast International
Airport, Coolangatta Beach is best suited for couples, families and surfers.
You can also head out to explore the Snapper Rocks. The southern points at
Snapper Rocks are generally considered the best spots for surfing on and around
Gold Coast. Sky Point located on the top of the iconic Q1 building, the tallest
residential tower in Australia takes you to the highest point above the Gold
Coast and offers spectacular 360-degree views from the observation deck at level
77. Those seeking a little more adventure can opt for the skyPoint
climb, where thrill-seekers climb upon a 270 meter high platform perched above
the city. Gold Coast is considered to be the theme-park Wonderland. Tickets are
sold individually or in combination so you can select as per your interest.
Spend the day riding the waves and waterslides at Wet 'n' Wild.
Just up the road, cool off and ride the tubes at Dreamworld's White Water World.
Dreamworld is Australia's largest theme park. It features over 40 rides for all
ages and themed lands like Tiger Island.
Experience Hollywood on Gold Coast at Warner Brothers Movie World. Strap
yourself in and take off on some of the best roller-coasters Downunder. Spend time
with your favorite cartoon characters. Then buckle up for the Hollywood Stunt
Driver Show. At Sea World celebrate the spirit of ocean with some of the Seas
most endearing creatures and a few of the scary ones.
Enjoy the various shows along with the thrilling rides.
If you are feeling the need to settle the nerves after all those theme parks,
head to the hills and explore the nature.
Just a 30 minute drive inland and perched high on the rim of an ancient
volcano, is Mount Tamborine. A little further south, is Springbrook a World
Heritage listed national park filled with ancient forests, secret places and
waterfalls that has been flowing since the dawn of time. If you're short of time
you can visit the Burleigh Head National Park which is between Surfers Paradise
and Coolangatta. Whether you are keen to see exotic animals native Australian
birds or enjoy animal encounters, Currumbin Wildlife National Park is the
perfect place to spend with family and
kids.
Gold Coast is packed with activities for all. Activities like Skydive, Jet
boat ride, Jet ski safaries, sightseeing cruise, kayaking and many more will keep you
happy. You can also enjoy the 7D movie
experience. If you are craving for food and drinks, Gold Coast has a wide
selection from almost every cuisine in the world. There is a wide choice of
accommodation in Gold Coast. You can either enjoy the luxury five-star hotels,
rent an apartment together with family, stay in home hotels or live large in a
villa. Gold Coast is the perfect holiday destination for every tourist. If you
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