15 days in Gold Coast Itinerary

Family-friendly places like Whales In Paradise and Tropical Fruit World will thrill your kids. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Springbrook National Park and Burleigh Head National Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Gold Coast: Lennox Head Beach (in Lennox Head), Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre (in Murwillumbah) and Ballina (Ballina Naval & Maritime Museum & Richmond River Lighthouse). There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Greenmount Beach, enjoy the sea views from Captain Cook Memorial and Lighthouse, take in the dramatic scenery at Curtis Falls, and soar above the sights with a balloon tour.

To see other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Gold Coast day trip website.

If you are flying in from United Arab Emirates, the closest major aiports are Brisbane International Airport and Gold Coast Airport. In July in Gold Coast, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 11°C at night.