8 days in Brisbane & Gold Coast Itinerary

Queensland’s biggest town and state capital, Brisbane has an attractive, manicured image based around its riverside aesthetic as well as the contrast between its high-rise center and extensive urban greenery.

We've included these beaches for you: Kings Beach and Mooloolaba Beach. Family-friendly places like Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout will thrill your kids. Go for a jaunt from Brisbane to Caloundra to see MaisyMoo about 1h 25 min away. There's still lots to do: stroll around South Bank Parklands and take in the spiritual surroundings of Nepalese Pagoda.

To find more things to do and more tourist information, you can read our Brisbane itinerary builder website.

Singapore, Singapore to Brisbane is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. Traveling from Singapore to Brisbane, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Singapore in March: high temperatures in Brisbane hover around 32°C and lows are around 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to drive to Gold Coast.

A city of towering skyscrapers, sandy beaches, and tree-lined streets, Gold Coast has an unpretentious air complemented by a citywide focus on sports and the arts.

Head to Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and Harbour Town Premium Outletsfor plenty of shopping. Get outdoors at Surfers Paradise Beach and Cape Byron Walking Track. Get out of town with these interesting Gold Coast side-trips: Byron Bay (Cape Byron Lighthouse & Truly Tea). The adventure continues: try out the rides at Sea World Theme Park, catch some excitement at Infinity Attraction, and explore the galleries of Anthea Polson Art.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Gold Coast online travel route planner.

Drive from Brisbane to Gold Coast in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Gold Coast are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. On the 10th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.