Things to do on the Gold Coast with Visitors

Last Updated: September 25, 2022 . By Melissa . Queensland

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If you already live on the Gold Coast then you know how much there is to see and do here. But what should you do on the Gold Coast with Visitors?

We recently had a visit from our family who live in Cowra. Of course they wanted some fun things to do whilst they were here. On most of their other visits they have had their kids with them. So this time, they wanted to be able to spend time with us as well as spend some time together. So here is a run down on the five best things to do with your visitors to the Gold Coast.

FOR THE GIRLS

I love Tamborine Mountain. It is one of my favourite spots on the Gold Coast and the first place that I took my sister in law. Not only is it a pretty drive to get there, but it still has that small village feel to it. Tamborine has such a great mix of shops, that you can easily spend the best part of a day wandering in and out of them all.

A Tamborine Mountain icon is the Cuckoo Clock Shop – always worth a visit as is Castle Glen Winery. Of course once you have finished shopping you will need some lunch. There are loads of places to eat. From cafes to restaurants, you will find something to tempt your taste buds. After lunch you can treat yourself with some hand made chocolates from the Chocolate Shop or wander up the road a little further for ice cream and fudge!

Gold Coast with Visitors
The Cuckoo Clock Shop is an icon of Tamborine Mountain.

AN EVENING OUT

Now Surfers Paradise may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but there are some really great places to eat at there. Many of them are family friendly and surprisingly reasonably priced. Check out The Hard Rock Cafe or Hogs Breath. Of course it’s super easy to get to Surfers by catching the tram.

DREAMWORLD

Dreamworld is one of our favourite spots to take visitors on the Gold Coast. There is something at Dreamworld for all age groups. From kids rides to thrill rides. But without a doubt the highlight of any visit to Dreamworld are the tigers at Tiger Island.

Gold Coast with Visitors
A must see attraction at Dreamworld is Tiger Island.
Dreamworld
You can spend hours watching the tigers at Dreamworld.
Tiger Island at Dreamworld
Tiger Island is one of our favourite attractions at Dreamworld

BEST PHOTO SPOTS

If you enjoy taking photos, there are loads of spots to capture some beautiful images. Head out to The Spit and try and catch the sunrise. The Spit is the narrow strip of land that extends north from Main Beach up past Seaworld. It’s the perfect spot to catch the rising sun and some water views as well.

The Spit
The Spit is the perfect spot to visit if you like taking photos.

HIT THE BEACHES

One thing Central West NSW doesn’t have is beaches! We are so lucky here on the Gold Coast to be absolutely spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a beach to visit. I love taking our visitors to Burleigh Beach. It is such a gorgeous spot and you can walk for ages along the beach or the waterfront. And of course there are the views from the Burleigh Headland Walk.


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Plus just across the road are some of the best cafes and coffee shops that the Coast has to offer. A perfect combination if you want to spend a day out and show off just a little bit to your interstate visitors!

Gold Coast with Visitors
Burleigh Beach is the perfect spot to take your Gold Coast visitors to.

2 thoughts on “Things to do on the Gold Coast with Visitors”

  1. I always find it hard to entertain visitors, can you believe? However some of these ideas would be ideal. I like to take visitors to Coolangatta and the NSW border at Point Danger. I would also add a meal at a Surf Club with those magnificent view over the beaches as a must do.

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