Day trips

Day trips from Gold Coast

The trips worth the ticket from Gold Coast — with honest travel times.

Photos for Gold Coast are still on their way. Every listing below is real.

Springbrook (~45 km)

Getting there: Car/tour (~1h).

The rainforest: the Natural Bridge, the falls — the hinterland day.

Getting there: Car (~1h15).

The lighthouse, the hippie town — the NSW day.

Getting there: Train (~1h30).

The river city: South Bank, the museums — the big day.

Getting there: Car (~45 min).

The wineries, the glow-worm caves, the main street.

What's the single best day trip from Gold Coast?

The first one above — it's the trip the town is known for.

Can I do these without a car?

The entries say how: trains and tours cover most; a couple need wheels.

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