Destination Gold Coast : What to See and Do

Gold Coast is a wonderful coastal city that is known for its many stunning attractions including world-famous point breaks, white sandy beaches, picturesque waterways and walks, and fantastic adventures. All these together make the city Australia’s favourite playground. If you’re curious about what you should add to your itinerary, this article will help you. Keep reading to learn about some of the places you should visit and things to do before leaving Gold Coast.

One of the most beautiful experiences to indulge in whilst you’re in Gold Coast is exploring its waterways. With a heady cocktail of sun, surf and sands, this coastal city is much more than its shimmering high rises and beaches. Straying away from the usual activities, we have amazing Gold Coast cruises that provide an excellent perspective of the city and its attractions. If you’re looking for activities that can be done as a group, these cruises are perfect for you! Most cruises also provide freshly prepared meals on board that can be enjoyed with a mesmerising view of the surroundings. Some of the most interesting Gold Coast river cruises include crab catching tours, aqua duck tours, sunset cruises, morning tea cruises and so on. Book your seats for a cherishable cruise in Gold Coast right away!

The abundant flora and fauna of Gold Coast represent the natural beauty of this world-famous destination. If you’d like to know more about this, visit the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. This iconic sanctuary in Gold Coast has 27 hectares of Currumbin rainforest and a plethora of animals and birds in open animal enclosures. You may feed kangaroos and koalas on the way or see the wild lorikeets feeding. Currumbin sanctuary is known for its huge outdoor themed playground, Wild Island and variety of entertainment options for the kids to explore.

When you talk about going on an adventure, chasing a waterfall is a great option, especially if you’re with your friends or family. Gold Coast is famous for its breathtaking rainforests and surrounds and you will find many waterfalls here. At Beechmont, located some 38 kilometres from Surfers Paradise, you will find Lip Falls, also known as the Beechmont rock pools. Curtis Falls is a magical destination, where you have beautiful walks through the rain-drenched Eucalyptus forest, towering trees and above all, a photogenic waterfall. While you’re here, you will come across many cute creatures including wallabies and platypuses. Some other waterfalls that should definitely be visited are Elabana Falls, Natural Bridge, Twin Falls, Purling Brook Falls, Minyon Falls, Killen Falls and so on.

Insta-worthy Locations

With many stunning beaches and a magnificent Hinterland, there are countless locations in Gold Coast where you can get the best photos for your instagram. Following are some of the most-visited hotspots for the best Insta-worth photos. If you’re a Gold Coaster, The famous Springbrook Natural Bridge is one of the most picturesque natural attractions in Gold Coast and it is a great Insta pic location as well. Also, visit the Purling Brook Falls here for some stunning shots. If there’s one thing that makes an Instagram handle attractive is its integrity and consistency. If it’s more of a travel blog, it’s important to click a photo that captures the soul of the destination you’re at. For some destinations, it could be the green and luscious environment whereas at some places it could be the street art. For instance, at Surfers Paradise in Gold Coast, you will come across many walls of murals created by the local artists. You will find them near Taboo Tiki, Cavill Lane, The Avenue and Southport.

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