26 days in Gold Coast & Melbourne Itinerary

Kids will appreciate attractions like Sea World Theme Park and Dreamworld. Venture out of the city with trips to Byron Bay (Cape Byron Lighthouse & Cape Byron Walking Track) and Chris Cunningham Park (in Tweed Heads). Spend the 18th (Tue) exploring nature at Natural Bridge. There's still lots to do: find something for the whole family at Warner Bros. Movie World, tour the pleasant surroundings at Surfers Paradise Beach, gear up at Queensland Luxury Car Rentals, and identify plant and animal life at David Fleay Wildlife Park.

Make your Gold Coast itinerary with Klarna Trips to find out what to see and where to go.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Gold Coast is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. Traveling from Dubai to Gold Coast, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. In July, Gold Coast is colder than Dubai - with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can fly to Melbourne.

Bring the kids along to The Great Ocean Road and Royal Botanic Gardens. Explore Melbourne's surroundings by going to Ballarat (Ballarat Tramway Museum & Sovereign Hill), Werribee Open Range Zoo (in Werribee) and Cowes (Tyde & Wildlife Coast Cruises). There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Victoria, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, steep yourself in history at Old Melbourne Gaol, and appreciate the history behind Shrine of Remembrance.

For reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Melbourne online trip itinerary maker.

You can fly from Gold Coast to Melbourne in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Gold Coast in July, with highs in Melbourne at 15°C and lows at 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.