How to Cover Gold Coast in a Week – Here’s the Ultimate Holiday!

Gold Coast, Queensland, is every type of traveller’s dream holiday destination. It’s the ideal spot for a family break, solo tour, or weekend with friends. Gold Coast attractions are varied. Boasting some of Australia’s best beaches to chic shopping and dining, the place is also popular for its theme parks. In this article, you can learn about how to cover the best Gold Coast attractions in a week and how not to miss out on top experiences in Queensland.

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Schedule in Some Stops at Gold Coast Theme Parks

Whether you are young or old, the theme parks of Gold Coast are not to be missed. If you want to burn off some energy, enjoy an adrenaline rush, or simply keep the kids highly entertained, these theme parks promise to do the job.

Seaworld is perfect for all you marine lovers. The place boasts plenty of family-type entertainment, some fascinating shows featuring its marine residents, and of course, those thrilling rollercoaster rides. There is the Dolphin Show and those cute penguins to steal your heart, while the kids have loads of fun playing with starfish at Ray Reef.

The Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast is the perfect chill spot on a balmy day in Gold Coast. There are loads of fab waterslides there for plenty of splashing fun. Check out the Kamikaze, Blackhole, and Tornado. Of course, nothing beats the huge adrenaline rush of getting propelled down the Aqualoop!

Warner Bros. Movie World is a theme park tipped to be the Gold Coast’s very own slice of Hollywood. Do make a date to visit the place, which offers entertainment such as the Green Lantern Ride.

Dreamworld is a major theme park on Gold Coast, especially since it’s tipped to be the largest in Australia. There’s Wiggle World for the kids along with loads of thrilling rides. Dreamworld is just 27 minutes from Oaks Gold Coast Hotel and other fab hotels offering some of the best-serviced apartments Gold Coast has to offer, which by the way, is the best type of accommodation in Gold Coast for the wandering tourist.

Check Out the Beaches

If you spend your first day on Gold Coast exploring the theme parks, plan to chill and relax the next day at the beach. Gold Coast is a gorgeous 3-kilometre stretch of sand. And there you can be a sun worshipper all day long. The place is popular amongst joggers, sunbathers, and swimmers with plenty of surfers enjoying the perfect breaks. Best of all, the lifeguard tower is on duty every day of the year. Surfers Paradise, Currumbin Beach, and Nobby Beach offer varied attractions.

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Go Explore Byron Bay

A drive to Byron Bay is highly recommended! If you don’t have a vehicle, you could check with your Gold Coast hotel about renting one for the day and enjoying the drive down to one of Australia’s famous coasts. Enjoy the holiday vibes along the shores where you can explore the boutique shops and great selection of food. Located on the continent’s most easterly point is the Cape Byron Lighthouse. And from there, you get to enjoy stunning views of the Pacific. Go on nature walks and watch as surfers ride the waves.

Trek to the Top of a Mountain

Explore the Tamborine Mountains for a spot of adventure. And it's not all about treks. The area is famous for its wineries, art galleries, and some magnificent pubs on the cliff edge. Of course, treks in the rainforest offer plenty of thrills all you nature lovers and fitness freaks look forward to.

Reserve Your Last Day for a Morning at The Marina

Plan to have a big Aussie brekky at the Gold Coast Marina. Not only can you enjoy a meal at the lovely cafés there, but the marina is also the perfect place from where you can get in a boat and explore Gold Coast’s famous canals.