Gold Coast
About 1 hr 15 min by car from Brisbane
Surfers Paradise, theme parks and long surf beaches backed by the hinterland.
Why locals go
Beach and theme parks an hour south.
Visiting Brisbane?
At 1 hr 15 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Brisbane for your flight home.
What to book
- Surf at Burleigh Heads
- Theme parks
- SkyPoint observation deck
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Hinterland retreat at Mount Tamborine
- Sunset at Burleigh Heads
With friends
- Surfers Paradise nightlife
- Theme park day
When to go
Year-round.