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The Gold Coast hosts sweeping beaches and is ideal for families with a number of popular theme parks. Stay in lively Surfers Paradise, or for a quieter alternative, choose upmarket Broadbeach or laidback Coolangatta.
Surrounded by sun-kissed islands and pristine national parks, the regions surrounding Brisbane are well worth a visit. The lush hinterland boasts rainforest trails, Lamington National Park is fantastic for families and Moreton Island hosts an incredible diversity of wildlife in its crystal clear waters.
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OUR HOLIDAYS TO BRISBANE & THE GOLD COAST
Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular Brisbane and the Gold Coast holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in the destination.
If you'd like to see how you could fit this state into a wider exploration of the country - take a look at our Australia Holidays page.
Queensland Coast & Hinterland
Queensland
17 days / 16 nights
Absolute Luxury Queensland
Queensland
15 days / 14 nights
Queensland Highlights
Queensland
18 days / 17 nights
Queensland Thrills & Spills
Queensland
21 days / 20 nights
Barrier Reef Roaming - Motorhome Holiday
Australia
15 days / 14 nights
East Coast Islands & Rainforest
Australia
12 days / 11 nights
WHERE TO GO IN BRISBANE & THE GOLD COAST
The tiles below the Brisbane and the Gold Coast map show more details on each holiday destination. Alternatively, if you are looking for some inspiration, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants.
Brisbane – CBD
Brisbane – Spring Hill & Fortitude Valley
Brisbane – South Bank
The Gold Coast
Lamington National Park
Moreton Island National Park
OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN BRISBANE & THE GOLD COAST
What you won’t find here are thousands of Brisbane and the Gold Coast hotels to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
Crystalbrook Vincent
Brisbane
Royal on the Park Hotel & Suites
Brisbane
voco Gold Coast
Gold Coast
O'Reillys Rainforest Retreat, Lamington National Park
Nature Retreats Beyond Brisbane
Tangalooma Island Resort, Moreton Island
Nature Retreats Beyond Brisbane
Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat, Montville
Fraser Island, The Hinterland & Sunshine Coast
WHAT TO DO IN BRISBANE & THE GOLD COAST
Visit popular Lone Pine Sanctuary to meet the resident koalas, hop on a bike to explore Brisbane’s vibrant suburbs or take to the air by hot air balloon for an incredible oversight if the picturesque hinterland. Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your Brisbane and the Gold Coast holiday to life.
Tangalooma Dolphin Adventure
- Wild bottlenose dolphins
- Desert Safari or Marine Discovery Cruise
- Whale Watching Cruise or Shipwreck Snorkelling
Gold Coast Hinterland Hot Air Balloon Flight
- Fly over Gold Coast Hinterland
- O’Reilly’s for breakfast
- Glass of Champagne
Koala Sanctuary & River Cruise
- Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
- Cruise the Brisbane River
- Get up close to koalas
Crocodile Express to Australia Zoo
- Daily wildlife interactions
- Home to more than 1,200 animals
- Transfers from Brisbane or Sunshine Coast to Australia Zoo
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT BRISBANE & THE GOLD COAST
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