The Gold Coast Holidays & Packages
The Gold Coast, located 95 kilometres/60 miles south of Brisbane, is a major Australian tourist destination in Queensland. It has 60 kilometres/35 miles of coastline, year round sunshine and a subtropical climate. It is also known as the entertainment capital of Queensland with long stretches of sandy beaches.
The three major beach areas are Surfers’ Paradise Beach, an excellent place for shopping with its 14 shopping centres. Along the beachfront, you will find around 120 market stalls offering everything under the sun. Main Beach is a stylish resort with outstanding dining, cafes and shopping. Broadbeach is known as a dining Mecca and also has attractive pristine beaches. Watch here for musicians and entertainers who roam the streets. All of the above of course offer excellent swimming and surfing as well as golf, spas, theme parks and museums.
Only 85 kilometres/53 miles away is Lamington National Park known for its natural beauty with its rainforests, birdlife, bush trails, mountain views and more than 500 gushing waterfalls.
For the beach enthusiast visiting Australia, one of our Gold Coast holidays is a must! C’mon say G’day Downunder. Book one of our Australia vacations today and start exploring!
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Get the Most from Australia’s Gold Coast
Australia Travel Information
At Goway we believe that a well-informed traveller is a safer traveller. With this in mind, we have compiled an easy to navigate travel information section dedicated to Australia.
Learn about the history and culture of Australia, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about Australia's nature and wildlife, weather and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips, as well as our visa and health information will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Australia for yourself. Start exploring...book one of our Australia vacations today!
Extend Your Stay
Consider an additional stopover to your Australia vacation at one of Goway's South Pacific destinations. You can choose from our selection of New Zealand vacation packages, Tahiti vacation packages or stay at one of our Fiji resorts or perhaps take a Cook Island vacation. This can be done stopping over en route to or from Australia.
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Aussie Adventure
Explore the best of Australia combining the excitement of snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef with visits to the Crocodile Hunter’s Australia Zoo and the amazing Blue Mountains. An ideal family vacation.- Duration:
- 11 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 2,016
- Trip Type:
- Family Vacations
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Byron Bay Self Drive Adventure
Australia’s most easterly point, Byron Bay has been a much-loved haven for artists and free thinkers for decades.- Duration:
- 4 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 442
- Trip Type:
- Independent Travel Modules, Lodges & Beach Stays, Self Drive Road Trip Ideas
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Friendly Gold Coast
Enjoy a relaxing beach stay including a tour to the Australia Zoo made famous by Steve Irwin for an unforgettable wildlife experience including crocodile feeding. Then drive through the Glasshouse Mountains and experience their natural beauty.- Duration:
- 3 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 325
- Trip Type:
- City Breaks/Stopover Ideas, Independent Travel Modules
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Grand Aussie – Epic Trip from Sydney to Darwin for 18 to 39 year olds
Travel from Sydney to Darwin via Australia’s Red Centre – that’s a lot of territory to cover with heaps of awesome sights thrown in. You’ll come away with memories that last a lifetime.- Duration:
- 27 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 6,793
- Trip Type:
- 18 to 30 Somethings, Active & Adventurous, Motorcoach Tours
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Island Suntanner – Epic Trip from Sydney to Cairns (or v.v) for 18 to 39 year olds
This exploration of Australia’s East Coast is ideal for adventurous travelers with stops in Sydney, Hawkesbury River, the Gold Coast and of course, the stunning Great Barrier Reef.- Duration:
- 14 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 2,036
- Trip Type:
- 18 to 30 Somethings, Active & Adventurous, Motorcoach Tours
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Natural South East QLD Wildlife and Rainforest - 6 Days Brisbane to Brisbane Self Drive
This driving vacation offers plenty of opportunity to get out and about in Queensland’s natural beauty. Drive to and walk through Lockyer Valley, Lamington National Park and Fraser Island.- Duration:
- 6 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 907
- Trip Type:
- Self Drive Road Trip Ideas
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O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat
Stay in the heart of the Southeast Queensland rainforest in Lamington National Park.- Duration:
- 2 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 357
- Trip Type:
- Active & Adventurous, Independent Travel Modules, Lodges & Beach Stays
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Pacific Coast Explorer Self Drive - 14 Days (ex Sydney)
Explore Australia’s Pacific Coast by embarking on a self-drive holiday. Begin in Sydney then discover sights like Hunter Valley, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast before arriving in Cairns.- Duration:
- 14 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 905
- Trip Type:
- Self Drive Road Trip Ideas
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Pacific Coast Explorer Self Drive - 7 Days
Self-drive holidays are a very unique way to travel. Begin in Sydney then head to wine country in Hunter Valley. Next is Port Stephens and Coffs Harbour before arriving in the Gold Coast.- Duration:
- 7 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 682
- Trip Type:
- Self Drive Road Trip Ideas
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Reef, Islands & Coast (11 Days from Brisbane to Cairns) – Best Buy Escorted Vacation
Venture by luxury coach from Brisbane to Cairns visiting famed sights from the Gold Coast to Hervey Bay, Rockhampton to Daydream Island and Mission Beach to the iconic Great Barrier Reef.- Duration:
- 11 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 3,595
- Trip Type:
- Locally Escorted Tours, Motorcoach Tours, Single Friendly
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Reef, Islands & Coast (13 Days from Sydney to Cairns) – Best Buy Escorted Vacation
Enjoy Australia’s tropical rainforests, white sandy beaches, island resorts and famous sunshine as you travel by luxury coach from Sydney to Cairns on the “Reef, Islands and Coast” tour.- Duration:
- 13 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 4,050
- Trip Type:
- Locally Escorted Tours, Motorcoach Tours, Single Friendly
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Snowbird (Air Inclusive) Downunder and get Fiji for FREE
Fly far, far south for the winter on a month-long escape to New Zealand or Australia.- Duration:
- 31 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 3,399
- Trip Type:
- Air & Land Getaways, Snowbird Long Stays
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The Gold Coast Long Stay
The Gold Coast dares you to try everything it offers. Mingle with dolphins and polar bears at world-class theme parks, dig your toes into fine white sand, ride sparkling waves, visit an island and explore the lush, subtropical hinterland.- Prices From:
- US$ 1,495
- Trip Type:
- Snowbird Long Stays
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Value East Coast Discovery (Brisbane to Cairns)
Begin in Brisbane as you travel north along Australia’s east coast. See famous sights like Fraser Island and the Whitsundays, Townsville and Atherton Tablelands before concluding in Cairns.- Duration:
- 9 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 2,402
- Trip Type:
- Independent Travel Modules, Locally Escorted Tours, Motorcoach Tours, Single Friendly
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Value Grand Australia (16 days from Sydney to Alice Springs) – Value Plus Escorted Vacation
From sparkling Sydney to the red centre, discover Australia in detail on this amazing journey.- Duration:
- 16 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 4,645
- Trip Type:
- Locally Escorted Tours, Motorcoach Tours
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Value Grand Australian (12 days from Cairns to Sydney) – Value Plus Escorted Vacation
Join an extended tour of the Queensland Coast and the Great Barrier Reef and experience tropical resorts, some on the Reef itself. You will discover rainforests and tablelands as well as visit Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo and have time to enjoy swimming, water sports and more.- Duration:
- 12 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 3,079
- Trip Type:
- Motorcoach Tours
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Value Grand Australian (19 days from Sydney to Darwin) – Value Plus Escorted Vacation
From sparkling Sydney to the northern tropics, discover Australia in detail on this amazing journey.- Duration:
- 19 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 5,545
- Trip Type:
- Locally Escorted Tours, Motorcoach Tours
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