Your Guide to Winter School Holidays in the Gold Coast
Is Gold Coast a good destination for families with kids?
The Gold Coast’s a no-brainer for families in winter. You get sunny days, iconic beach trips and stacks of family fun, minus the peak-season crowds. Add easy public transport and something happening in every pocket, and you've got the perfect recipe for a fun winter holiday.
What are the best areas in Gold Coast for kids in
- Surfers Paradise
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Theme Parks
- Burleigh Heads
- Broadbeach
Top attractions for kids in the Gold Coast
Tips for travelling to the Gold Coast with kids
- Stay in Surfers Paradise, you'll be walking distance from most attractions + food options
- Get a go explore card, it makes public transport affordable for tourists
- Use the Hopo Ferry, it makes getting around more fun for the kids
- Grab a theme park pass, you’ll get more value out of your theme park trips
Ultimate 5-day Gold Coast itinerary for the family
Day 1 – Surfers Paradise: Aquaduck Tour, Whale Watching, Illusions Magic Show
Day 2 – Theme park: Movie World, Paradise Country, Australian Outback Spectacular
Day 3 – Theme park: Sea World or Dreamworld
Day 4 – Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Tickets
Day 5 - Surfers Paradise: Jet boating, iFLY Gold Coast, Dracula’s Cabaret Dinner & Show
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