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Gold Coast independent travel guide (2025): top things to do near you, popular tourism attractions, itinerary planning, accommodation, food, transportation, weather, and more - everything you need to know (updated July 2025) | Trip.com
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What to Do
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Warner Bros. Movie World
4.5
/5
1,443 Review
"Amusement parks"
SkyPoint Observation Deck
4.7
/5
1,065 Review
"Night view"
Gold Coast Sea World
4.6
/5
848 Review
Paradise Country
4.3
/5
360 Review
"Farms and pastures"
Dreamworld
4.6
/5
513 Review
"Amusement parks"
Aquaduck Gold Coast
4.6
/5
65 Review
"Boat tour"
Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
4.7
/5
170 Review
Jet Boat Extreme
4.4
/5
11 Review
"Boating/Sailing"
Sea World Cruises
4.6
/5
7 Review
Australian Outback Spectacular
4.3
/5
53 Review
"Live Show"
"Performances"
Springbrook National Park
4.4
/5
91 Review
"Natural scenery"
Quack'rDuck
4.8
/5
5 Review
"Boat tour"
Where to Stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Gold Coast, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Mercure Gold Coast Resort
4.3
/5
77 Review
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
4.5
/5
264 Review
InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort
4.5
/5
47 Review
Paradise Island Resort
4.1
/5
41 Review
Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
4.3
/5
75 Review
Marine Quarter Apartments by CLLIX
4.2
/5
34 Review
Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise
4.1
/5
179 Review
voco Gold Coast
4.3
/5
485 Review
Q1 Resort & Spa - Official
4.5
/5
290 Review
Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise
4.2
/5
100 Review
Novotel Surfers Paradise
4.3
/5
215 Review
Mantra on View Surfers Paradise
4.1
/5
129 Review
What to Eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Gold Coast dishes and foodie spots.
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Horizon Sky Dining
4.4
/5
10 Review
Avg. BHD33/person
"Seafood"
"Sky view"
The Exhibitionist Bar
4.8
/5
5 Review
Terraces Restaurant
3.9
/5
18 Review
Avg. BHD24/person
"Seafood"
"View"
The Fireplace Restaurant
4.0
/5
3 Review
Avg. BHD31/person
"Barbeque"
Mamasan Kitchen + Bar
4.7
/5
6 Review
Avg. BHD13/person
"Asian Cuisine"
House of Brews
4.0
/5
3 Review
Avg. BHD9/person
"Barbeque"
"Open Late"
Citrique
4.5
/5
17 Review
Avg. BHD21/person
"Seafood"
Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill
4.8
/5
9 Review
Avg. BHD29/person
"Western-style"
Cove Cafe
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"Western-style"
Donto Sapporo
4.5
/5
6 Review
Avg. BHD11/person
"Japanese"
Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar
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"Western-style"
Longboards Laidback Eatery & Bar
4.0
/5
9 Review
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"Western-style"
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Points North Apartments
9.0
/5
31 Review
ULTIQA Air On Broadbeach
8.8
/5
100 Review
ULTIQA Beach Haven on Broadbeach
8.6
/5
100 Review
The Wave Resort Gold Coast
8.6
/5
78 Review
Reflections Tower Two
8.6
/5
55 Review
Aria Apartments
8.4
/5
42 Review
Belle Maison Broadbeach Resort Holiday Apartments
9.0
/5
55 Review
Royal Pacific Resort
8.2
/5
73 Review
Moorings on Cavill Surfers Paradise
8.3
/5
92 Review
Norfolk Luxury Beachfront Apartments Main Beach
9.0
/5
60 Review
Beaconlea
8.7
/5
12 Review
Ambience on Burleigh Beach
8.7
/5
22 Review
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Victoria's at Ewingsdale
9.2
/5
4 Review
Victoria's at Wategos
8.7
/5
4 Review
The Calile Hotel
9.2
/5
74 Review
Spicers Peak Lodge
9.7
/5
24 Review
Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort
8.6
/5
74 Review
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Sanctuary Beach Resort
8.6
/5
48 Review
The Terraces Main Beach
8.7
/5
5 Review
Emporium Hotel South Bank
9.1
/5
55 Review
Crystalbrook Vincent
8.9
/5
108 Review
W Brisbane
9.0
/5
196 Review
Lennox Holiday Apartments
9.3
/5
3 Review
The Sands Resort at Yamba
8.9
/5
53 Review
Element on Coolum Beachfront Sunshine Coast
9.3
/5
57 Review
Munna Beach Apartments
8.8
/5
55 Review
Offshore Noosa Resort
9.2
/5
47 Review
Netanya Noosa Beachfront Resort
8.7
/5
75 Review
Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort
8.6
/5
74 Review
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Emporium Hotel South Bank
9.1
/5
55 Review
Crystalbrook Vincent
8.9
/5
108 Review
W Brisbane
9.0
/5
196 Review
The Calile Hotel
9.2
/5
74 Review
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Verandah House Country Estate
9.8
/5
14 Review
The Beach Shack Byron Bay
9.8
/5
40 Review
Spicers Clovelly Estate
9.3
/5
38 Review
Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat
9.7
/5
45 Review
The Polish Place
9.3
/5
28 Review
Allure Mooloolaba
9.1
/5
50 Review
Rise Maroochydore
9.3
/5
17 Review
Hunchy Hideaway
9.0
/5
29 Review
Montville Misty View Cottages
9.8
/5
41 Review
The Falls Montville
9.8
/5
54 Review
71 Hastings Street - Beachfront
9.5
/5
45 Review
Girraween Environmental Lodge
9.8
/5
40 Review
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The Castle on Tamborine
8.6
/5
4 Review
Elements of Byron
9.1
/5
44 Review
Emporium Hotel South Bank
9.1
/5
55 Review
The Star Grand Brisbane
9.0
/5
62 Review
W Brisbane
9.0
/5
196 Review
Crystalbrook Byron
9.0
/5
52 Review
Oceans Mooloolaba
9.4
/5
61 Review
Racv Noosa Resort
9.0
/5
111 Review
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Sandcastles on Currumbin Beach
8.4
/5
1 Review
Cotton Beach Resort - Tweed Coast Holidays ®
8.7
/5
7 Review
Halcyon House
8.1
/5
17 Review
The Crest Byron Bay
8.1
/5
9 Review
Beach Suites
9.4
/5
40 Review
Bay Royal Apartments
9.1
/5
3 Review
The Terraces Main Beach
8.7
/5
5 Review
Byron Lakeside Holiday Apartments
8.6
/5
1 Review
Aspect Caloundra
9.2
/5
64 Review
Mantra Zanzibar
8.4
/5
74 Review
Cilento Mooloolaba
8.5
/5
7 Review
Mantra Sirocco Mooloolaba
8.6
/5
69 Review
Popular Types of Attractions in Gold Coast
Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Beaches and shores
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Mountain climbing
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Leisure activities
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Spa/massage
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Farms and pastures
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Camping and campsites
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Cultural institutions
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Museums
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Themed exhibition halls
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Sightseeing tours
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Night view
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Boat tour
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Historical attractions
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Exhibitions & events
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Performances
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Concerts
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Outdoor activities
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Cycling
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Mountain climbing
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Parks
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Water sports
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Skybound experiences
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Popular Restaurants in Gold Coast
The Exhibitionist Bar
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Terraces Restaurant
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The Fireplace Restaurant
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Mamasan Kitchen + Bar
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House of Brews
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Citrique
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Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill
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Cove Cafe
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Donto Sapporo
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Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar
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Longboards Laidback Eatery & Bar
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Gemelli Italian
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Guzman y Gomez - Broadbeach
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N3 Tapas Bar
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Rick Shores
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Hurricane's Grill & Bar Surfers Paradise
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Peters Fish Market
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ELK Espresso
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Shuck Restaurant
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Omeros Brothers Seafood Restaurant
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Superwok Coomera
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Bumbles Cafe
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Stingray Lounge
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Shang Court Chinese Restaurant
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Can Tho Kitchen
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ROOM81
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Commune
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Social Eating House + Bar
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42Fifteen
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Max Brenner - Surfers Paradise
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Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruises with multiple cruises and Option to choose from, guaranteed whale watching rates
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Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise [Surfing Paradise/Sea World Two-way+ Multi-Style Smooth Cruise/Seaside Cruise/Exquisite Refreshments]
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Gold Coast Currumbin Wildlife Park one-day tour[Optional Koala Holding and Photographing | breakfast and afternoon tea]
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Gold Coast Whale Watching Half Day Tour [Guaranteed Whale Watching Rate·Depart from Main Beach Pier·2.5h]
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Moreton Island one-day tour from Brisbane
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Gold Coast Sea World Whale Watch Cruise
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Springbrook National Park and Tamborine Mountain day tour with glow worm cave night tour, stargazing, and city pick-up and drop-off
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Gold Coast Kokomo Cruises 2.5-hour whale watching cruise
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one-day tour to Sea World in Gold Coast, Australia
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Gold Coast Blue Light Firefly Night Tour [Optional Temporary Forest/Springbrook National Park, including transfers]
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Gold Coast Whale Watching - Sea World - 2.5 Hour Whale Watching Cruise
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eFoil tours
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Gold Coast Sea World Scenic Flight (5 minutes/10 minutes/15 minutes)
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Guided rainforest tour on Tamborine Mountain and produce tastings
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Byron Bay, Bangalow and Gold Coast Day Tour from Brisbane
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2-hour Surfing lesson in Surfing Paradise, Gold Coast
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Evening Rainforest & Glow Worm Experience - Small Group Tour
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Gold Coast hot air balloon chasing sunrise [tax included + hotel/theme park transfers + five-star hotel/vineyard champagne breakfast + free flight certificate]
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one-day tour to Lamington National Park, Australia
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