Visiting The Gold Coast Australia: 10 BEST Things To Do

As our plane lifted off from Bali to Brisbane, we were so excited to start our two and a half week trip to Australia! This country had been on our list for many years, but for whatever reason, we hadn’t made it to this part of the world… …until our Aussie friends decided to get married! They live on the Gold Coast and we ended up spending 12 days exploring up and down the coast, and inland as well. We based ourselves in Broadbeach, which ended up being the perfect spot. It was central, walkable, relaxed, and close enough to everything we wanted to see without feeling like we were in the middle of the party zone the entire time. Gorgeous day at Snapper Rocks – perfect for watching the surf! Having locals to guide us around meant we got the insider’s scoop on the best places to visit, things to do, places to eat…and of course, where to find the best wine! In this post, I’ll share the 10 best things to see and do on the Gold Coast that you won’t want to miss. Don’t Forget Your Entry Visa! Before getting into the best things to do on the Gold Coast, I need to mention one very important thing that we almost messed up ourselves. You need a valid visa to enter Australia. And I don’t just ...