31 days in Gold Coast, Brisbane & Melbourne Itinerary

Bring the kids along to Sea World Theme Park and Warner Bros. Movie World. Step out of Gold Coast to go to Tweed Heads and see Chris Cunningham Park, which is approximately 34 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: make a splash at Dreamworld, find something for the whole family at Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast, kick back and relax at Burleigh Heads Beach, and meet the residents at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.

For traveler tips, photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Gold Coast online vacation planner.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Gold Coast is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Gulf Standard Time (GST) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is 6 hours. Traveling from Dubai in July, things will get colder in Gold Coast: highs are around 24°C and lows about 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Brisbane.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Australia Zoo. Venture out of the city with trips to Nambour & District Historical Museum Assoc. Inc. (in Nambour), Queensland Zoo (in Woombye) and Montville Art Gallery (in Montville). The adventure continues: stroll around South Bank Parklands, enjoy the sand and surf at Mooloolaba Beach, experience rural life at Strawberry Fields, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

For maps, photos, and tourist information, read our Brisbane trip planner.

Traveling by car from Gold Coast to Brisbane takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In July in Brisbane, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Melbourne.

Kids will appreciate attractions like The Great Ocean Road and Wildlife Coast Cruises. Venture out of the city with trips to Presidents Park (in Wyndham Vale) and Werribee Open Range Zoo (in Werribee). The adventure continues: admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Gardens, see the interesting displays at Scienceworks, enjoy breathtaking views from Eureka Skydeck, and contemplate the long history of Old Melbourne Gaol.

For other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Melbourne planner.

Traveling by flight from Brisbane to Melbourne takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, Melbourne is little chillier than Brisbane - with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Fri) to allow time for the flight back home.