When is the Best Time to Visit the Gold Coast?


You’ll rarely need to pack a jumper for a stay in this sub-tropical stretch of southern Queensland but hats, sunnies, cossies, and thongs are essential year-round.

Temperatures reach a glorious 29℃ in summer and drop to a still pleasant 21℃ in winter. “High season” on the Gold Coast coincides with Christmas school holidays (December and January) when the streets and venues are crowded and the spike in accommodation prices is offset by the attractions: there’s plenty for kids to do and surfing and fishing are at their peak. Read the full travel article here

Gold Coast