If you?re planning a trip to the Gold Coast, you?re in for a treat. 70 kilometres of sandy beaches and 300 days of pure sunshine are just some of the reasons you will have the time of your life when you travel to the Gold Coast. Clear blue skies, warm, sunny weather, and a plethora of outdoor activities will offer an unforgettable trip for everyone who visits the Gold Coast. While there’s so much to see and do if you’re visiting for the first time, here’s what you should pay attention to and not miss out on.
Check out Warner Bros Movie World
Are you looking for entertainment that the whole family can enjoy at the same time? This holiday destination offers a full spectrum of activities for everyone, from toddlers to seniors. To make the first visit to the Gold Coast unforgettable, go to the Warner Bros Movie World for a one-of-a-kind theme park experience. Your kids will love it, and the parents are also eager to enjoy some wild rides. Don’t worry about making the child nervous about the ride because you can have one parent look after the kid while the other one enjoys the ride, thanks to the theme parks Parent Swap programme.
Have a day trip to the beaches
Australia is the perfect destination for beach lovers. When it comes to the Gold Coast, you can find some stunning beaches for all sorts of thrilling or relaxing activities. Broadbeach is the perfect choice for safe swimming if you want to go there with the kids. At Burleigh, you’ll find all the bohemian vibe that you were hoping to experience on the Gold Coast. Feel the alfresco ambience while enjoying the culinary scene and fine-dining restaurants by the beach. From seafood shacks to street food and buzzing cafes, the Gold Coast is a true gem for everyone who wants to enjoy as much of the outdoor life as possible.
Join the wild nightlife
The Gold Coast is also a fabulous destination for bucks? parties and weekend trips with the guys. Renting a place by the beach to enjoy the weekend and host a bachelor party for the books is just one of the ways to experience everything that the Gold Coast offers. If you?ve been thinking about making the party more exhilarating, you can hire exciting Gold Coast strippers and throw an amazing party.
Don?t miss out on Hinterland
Hinterland ? one of the five UNESCO World Heritage sites in Australia ? is one of the locations every first-time visitor must put on their to-visit list. This vast area of lookouts, waterfalls and national parks will be a sight for sore eyes offering mesmerizing views. Take a rainforest skywalk in Tamborine Mountain, and witness some of the most iconic experiences of seeing bioluminescent glow worms. Don?t miss out on visiting Australia?s most-awarded distillery ?Tamborine Mountain Distillery. Hinterland is also home to Numinbah Valley, the McPherson Range and Lamington National Park, all worth the visit. You can go on your own or find a tour company to take you. They will make sure you visit Natural Bridge waterfall, and Purling Brook Falls too.
Koala time
Can you say that you’ve been in Australia if you don’t have a picture of you holding a koala? Or a video of seeing a kangaroo jump around? Visit the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary to take a closer look at Australia?s best-known animals. Use the opportunity to feed kangaroos and get that iconic picture of you holding a koala. Get ready for a genuine aboriginal experience during the lorikeet feeding and as you participate in an aboriginal dance show. Learn everything about the aborigines, through entertaining stories about the tradition, music, and culture that the members of the Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre will tell you.
Ride the waves
Have you always wanted to surf in the Land Down Under? There?s no place like the Gold Coast to ride those waves and feel like a true Aussie. Regardless of your level of experience, the 70 km of beaches we mentioned earlier, are there to suit every surfer’s abilities. Visit Surfer?s Paradise to make the most of your beach experience. If you?re not confident about your surfing skills, you can always book a surfing lesson at some of the surfing schools on the coast. Experienced instructors will be there to show you the ropes and make you want to surf every day all day.
Final thoughts
Visiting the Gold Coast will be one of the best trips in your life. If you?re travelling there for the first time, you?ll want to make the most of it. Check out the list above and start crossing the items off it for an unforgettable trip in Australia. If you don?t manage to do everything on your first trip, there?s an excuse to book another one in the near future.
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