How many days to spend in Brisbane and Gold Coast?
Gold Coast & Brisbane: Best Itinerary IdeasFor most travelers, five to seven days is the perfect amount of time for...
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If you are just looking to see some of Brisbane's main sites and do a little city exploring, two or three days is more than enough time to enjoy this wonderful town. But if you are looking to head out of town and see some of the awesome attractions in the wider region, a week would be perfect.
The Gold Coast in Queensland is one of Australia's premier beachside destinations and, in order to maximise your time there, travelling in the months of April to June is considered the best time to visit.
Traveling by train from Gold Coast to Brisbane usually takes one hour and 32 minutes, but the fastest Airtrain Brisbane train can make the trip in one hour and 18 minutes.
End of January and most of February is the time when humidity is high, and the region sees a lot of rainfall. Also, in the peak winter months of June to August, while the days are sunny, temperatures drop to as low as 11-12 degrees.
Driving from Brisbane to the Gold CoastIf you want to drive directly between the two destinations then the journey will only take you an hour, however, there are plenty of places or sights that are worth exploring during the drive so the total travel time can be a bit longer.
Catching public transport from Brisbane to the Gold CoastCatching public transport is also an easy way to get from Brisbane to the Gold Coast if you have a smaller budget and more time to spare. This transportation comes in a couple of forms including the Airtrain from Brisbane Airport or a shuttle bus.
In short, yes, it is absolutely worth doing a road trip from Sydney to Brisbane. If you stick to the coastline and stop at the many sunny, beachside towns along the way, there are ample National Parks and secluded beach strips for you to uncover.