Gold Coast Travel Guide

Save Time and Money with Gold Coast Holiday Packages

Considered booking a Gold Coast holiday package? It's a breeze with Expedia, and you'll be able to buy a few nice dinners or gifts for your friends back home with the money you save.

Up to $200* can be saved when you arrange your package deal on Expedia.

With more than 400 partner airlines and 321 000 properties to choose from on our comprehensive database, you won't have any difficulty designing your ideal holiday.

Not sure about your booking? You won't pay us a cancellation fee if you change your mind for almost any reservation.

Places to Visit in Gold Coast

It can be enjoyable to just stroll around the streets when you're somewhere new, but sometimes it's sensible to have a plan. Grab your schedule — we have loads of excellent ideas for your impending Gold Coast holiday.

Of course, if you're planning to visit Gold Coast, we probably don't have to mention Sea World. This remarkable attraction is unmissable!

Want to get to know this city a bit better? Then make sure you fit in a day trip to the Star Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise Beach.

If amusement parks are your idea of a day well spent, you're in luck! No matter if you're up for a good thrill or you prefer a gentler pace, Slingshot has the perfect ride for you. There's a fabulous range of things to do in this destination. With its flickering lights and booming machines, Timezone is a lively, stimulating place to spend an afternoon. Have a shot at pinball or simply enjoy watching the young ones try and choose which game to play first! Still got some time to spare? Want to get face to face with somebody famous? Rub shoulders with unsettlingly realistic figures at Wax Museum. It's almost as thrilling as the real thing!

Popular Activities for your Gold Coast Holiday

Holidaying is about so much more than just visiting a new place. It's all about the things you can do while you're there.

This place has loads of activities on offer. Here are some ideas to kick start your trip to Gold Coast:

• Jet Boat Ride & Scenic Helicopter Flight
• Midday Cruise
• Morning Tea River Cruise
• Thrill Jet Boat Ride
• Afternoon River Cruise with Savoury Platter
• Half-Day Dolphin Kayaking & Stradbroke Island Tour

For the entire list of options, check out our Gold Coast things to do page.

Gold Coast Accommodations

Before you travel to Gold Coast, lock in a nice bed via Expedia. You'll have no less than 303 accommodations to select from — your next luxury getaway or cheap holiday awaits!

Upscale options such as the Palazzo Versace (94 Seaworld Dr) and the Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise (8 The Esplanade) are bound to bring a smile to the most discerning guests. Alternatively, if you're travelling on a budget, the Broadwater Tourist Park (169 Marine Parade) and the Chidori Court (1 Cronin Ave) might hit the right note.

Nearest Airports to Gold Coast

If you plan to fly in, you'll most likely be kicking off your adventure at Brisbane Airport (BNE). After you've retrieved your suitcase from baggage claim and headed out of the terminal, the heart of Gold Coast will be 45 miles (72 km) away.

*Savings based on all holiday package bookings with Flight + Hotel on Expedia.com from January through December 2017, as compared to price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.