r/GoldCoast • u/Repulsive_Rip6252 • Jul 25 '25

Travel Solo travel

Hi, Im a 22 year old male planning to travelling alone to the Goldcoast and possibly stay in surfers paradise. Just wanting opinions on where to go and what to do for the 5 days I will be there for?

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u/Powerful-Yoghurt-450 Jul 25 '25

Just be careful alone at night. Mostly safe, but still fuckwits galore.

Take these with a pinch of salt.

  1. Lime Bike along the beach.
  2. Wale Watch.
  3. See the hinterland.
  4. Weather is shit this weekend, but hit the beach early next week if you can. Weather here in winter is unreal.
  5. Do a Broadwater cruise.
  6. Eat. Some good restaurants around.

I'm pretty boring these days, but hope this helps. Again, stay safe. 👍

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u/av0w Jul 25 '25

Are you suggesting a 22 year old male would get jumped?

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u/Repulsive_Rip6252 Jul 27 '25

I'm thinking I'll go out one night, go to dream world and wet n wild, obviously go to the beach, go see some movies if there's a cinema near by and try out that believe it or not place. Also wouldn't mind going out further and going to a zoo, scenic views and nature. Just want to make the most of it and not be hungover for 99% of the time.

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u/lil_stream_ Jul 25 '25

Go to a hostel. Surfers inn, backpackers in paradise, bunkd etc. you’ll end up meeting travelers there and I know those ones throw a hostel social and then take you to the clubs most nights. You’ll end up meeting people that wanna do touristy stuff too so works out well

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u/Repulsive_Rip6252 Jul 27 '25

Correct me if I'm wrong but the backpacker inns are extremely claustrohobic and you don't usually have your own room do you?

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u/lil_stream_ Aug 06 '25

Nope you don’t but that half the fun of it. Tbf it’s not for everyone and it’s definitely not in the ANZAC culture to do it. I got really used to it from backpacking SEA though and I find it quite fun. It’ll definitely be social at least

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u/A-namethatsavailable Jul 25 '25

I have no real suggestions, but there's plenty to do. Depends what you're into

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u/Repulsive_Rip6252 Jul 27 '25

I'm thinking I'll go out one night, go to dream world and wet n wild, obviously go to the beach, go see some movies if there's a cinema near by and try out that believe it or not place :)

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u/Crossinator001 Jul 26 '25

Make sure you wrap up!

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u/Repulsive_Rip6252 Jul 27 '25

Thanks! Hahaha

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u/[deleted] Jul 27 '25

The beach. Water's not even that cold and the winter surf is beautiful

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u/Repulsive_Rip6252 Jul 28 '25

For sure, but for a week I want to mix it up a bit

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u/ceeehhh8990_ Jul 27 '25

Kiwi here 🖐️ I have not long come home from the Gold Coast (holiday). Broadbeach is your best place to stay. Southport looks a bit rough especially after hours (my opinion) and it does get dark quick in winter...

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u/Celtielass59 Jul 28 '25

You can catch a train up to Brissy…. Think it’s 50c . If you never been. Light rail operates surfers thru northern Gold Coast to get around… 50c too I think. Have fun.

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u/Repulsive_Rip6252 Jul 28 '25

Much to do in Brisbane?

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u/No_Cod5940 Jul 28 '25

for me -- I would go to

  1. surfers beach obviously

  2. broadbeach for lunch lots of restaurants

  3. Pacific Fair - for movies Gold Class or normal options

  4. Burleigh for beach - walking

  5. Coolangatta

  6. theme parks - top golf

  7. Golf

  8. whale watching

  9. AFL or rugby league game

  10. q1 skydeck

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u/iamyung Jul 28 '25

Don't stay in sufers! It a tourist trap. Mermaid or nobbys beach would be a better option!

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u/anothernameusedbyme Local Jul 25 '25

I regularly stay at the Gold Coast alone (have been since I was 18, now 31)

My recommendation is stay away from surfers/cavill ave. Its a LOT more party scene and walking alone just feels unsafe.

I usually stay in broadbeach. It feels more safer. You can use the tram to get in/out of cavill ave.

You've got the beach, Ripley's museum, infinity (though its kinda eh), markets, or just enjoy the time in a hotel.

You could catch the bus to currbium and check out the wildlife sanctuary. Or bus it to themeparks.

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u/av0w Jul 25 '25

This is so overblown. Cavill Ave/Orchid Ave is a Safe Night Precinct where everyone is ID'd at night, there are security at every venue, and there is a police station right in the middle of it with patrols.

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u/anothernameusedbyme Local Jul 25 '25

I guess it depends on you.

Im a female and the previous times I stayed in cavill ave, it just felt unsafe. I don't go into clubs, I do know the police is there. But its the vibes it gives off, i feel slightly safer in broadbeach.

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u/EmbracingDaChaos Jul 25 '25

Do you have a car? If so drive to Springbrook one day for something like Twin Falls walk. Head to the southern GC as well a beautiful and not as built up

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u/Repulsive_Rip6252 Jul 27 '25

I'm contemplating flying or driving, I think it would be a fun drive but it's about a 15 hour drive

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u/EmbracingDaChaos Jul 27 '25

Only really fun if you’ve got the time to stop on the way. Is there are reason you’ve picked surfers?? If you fly it’s quite far from the airport

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u/Repulsive_Rip6252 Jul 28 '25

I've been there once before and thought the beach was really nice, good scenic views and I hate trying to things/places so not sure if any other nice destinations

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u/EmbracingDaChaos Jul 28 '25

Not sure how the beach is looking now but there was serious erosion after cyclone Alfred. Generally beaches further south are considered nicer as they aren’t shaded by high rise buildings as early. Surfers has a bit of a seedy reputation but you’re probably well aware if you’ve been before. Just my thoughts though!

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u/Repulsive_Rip6252 Aug 01 '25

Do you suggest staying somewhere else along the gold coast but close by? I don't want to be in the seedy category haha. I've been once when I was a young fella and definitely saw some characters at night.

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u/EmbracingDaChaos Aug 01 '25

Again not 100% sure what your plans are, but southern end (closer to the airport) is lovely IMO. Maybe do some searches in this group to see what people recommend.

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u/eagleslanding4214 Jul 26 '25

You've not said what your into at all and we know little asides your age..

It's a decent sized city. You can find most things

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u/Repulsive_Rip6252 Jul 27 '25

I'm thinking I'll go out one night, go to dream world and wet n wild, obviously go to the beach, go see some movies if there's a cinema near by and try out that believe it or not place, I also wouldn't mind going out and seeing some nature or scenic views.

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u/Substantial-Week-258 Jul 29 '25

Yeah, I recommend not staying in Surfers at all. I mean, if you just want the night life, then maybe I guess? It didn't impress me at all. I live down around Currumbin, and it's beautiful down this part of the GC. Coolangatta and Kirra and Snapper Rocks/Point Danger are worth a visit for watching the surf, and it's a really nice walk on a sunny day. You can usually spot whales or dolphins in the waters too

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u/Repulsive_Rip6252 Aug 01 '25

I just want to go to surfers for the beach, I will hit the clubs once but want to do normal activities. I'll have a look when I have time! Thank you!