How to Spend a Weekend on the Gold Coast – Blissful weekends
What are your plans for the coming weekend?
Sun, sand, and surf? Shopping till you drop and having fun at the theme parks? If you are looking for a holiday destination that is all ideal and perfect for all these moments, it's none other than the Gold Coast in Australia. This article will surely be an inspiration to you if you are still unsure about the experiences you can have here. Get the most out of your weekend, and here's how you do that.
First things first – get to your accommodation and get ready
Start your weekend vibes on Friday night. Arrive at your holiday destination and then head straight to one of the serviced apartments on Gold Coast the likes of Oaks Gold Coast Hotel. Keep your things in your room and get freshened up as you've got one more important thing to do. Since most of the travelling you do over the days coming up will be by busses and trains, get a 'Go Explore Card' which is a tourist card priced at $10. This card is valid for 10 days and enables you to make your travel and transport so much more easier than ever before.
Spend Friday night at the beachfront markets
Why miss a single moment when the best of the Gold Coast is ready to have its show for you? These markets have more than 100 stalls that sell souvenirs, snacks, jewellery, and clothes. You just need to have some extra cash in hand. If you prefer a different dining experience, head to any restaurant in close vicinity to enjoy dinner while there is beautiful live music around. If you want a can of beer to accompany you, just go for it as you are not bound to any restriction. Everything is all yours to explore and enjoy!
Saturday morning is for the fun rides
Have your breakfast and head to join the crowds at the Gold Coast theme parks. The best tip for you will be to purchase a single day pass to Warner Bros. That covers all important places such as the Movie World, Sea World, Dreamworld, and Wet'n'Wild. This best suits you if you are more into rides and slides. But, if you are someone who adores the wildlife scene on the Gold Coast, you may simply head to the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary to witness Australian native animals including koalas, Tasmanian devils, wombats, and many more.
Spend the Saturday afternoon by the beaches
Right from the theme parks or the wildlife sanctuary, head to the Surfers Paradise Beach or The Spit for a lovely time. These are the two best options if your idea is to take some Instagram-worthy clicks that'll amaze all your followers. The fun is all yours- watch the sunset and then hit a popular club in the area to have a nonstop party experience. Drinks are affordable, the DJs are happening and all you've got to do is to dance till you feel you are done.
Keep Sunday to get closer to nature and for shopping
Wake up early in the morning and head to the Burleigh Headland National Park. Its rainforests, creeks. Mangroves and the pristine coastline are all ready to welcome you and they will make you closer to nature once again. It is also one of the best places for you to have the perfect views of the oceanic views. Say bye to this experience, and say hello to some last-minute retail therapy! So, catch a bus and head to the Harbour Town Outlet Shopping Center to grab massive discounts when buying your things.
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