--- title: "Gold Coast" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Gold Coast." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/gold-coast" locale: "en" --- # Gold Coast Primary place hint: Gold Coast ## Breadcrumbs [Oceania](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/oceania) > [Australia](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/australia) > [Queensland](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/queensland) > [Gold Coast](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/gold-coast) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/gold-coast) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Gold Coast ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Gold Coast with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/australia-travel-tips/gold-coast/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a budget-travel advice site focused on practical trip planning and lower-cost independent travel. His Gold Coast guide is a practical planning resource, covering things to do, costs, accommodation, ways to save, and broader trip basics. - [Girl Eat World](https://girleatworld.net/things-to-do-in-gold-coast-australia/) (girleatworld.net) Girl Eat World is Melissa's food and travel blog, with destination guides that include practical trip-planning and food coverage. Her Gold Coast guide is well-rounded for planning a visit, with activities, places to stay, places to eat, and nearby areas included. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/gold-coast-itinerary/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, hostels, gear, and independent trips. Their three-day Gold Coast itinerary gives short-stay visitors a useful structure around activities and places to see. - [The Blonde Abroad](https://www.theblondeabroad.com/visiting-australias-gold-coast/) (theblondeabroad.com) The Blonde Abroad is Kiersten Rich's travel and lifestyle blog, with destination guides and travel-planning content. Her guide to visiting Australia's Gold Coast works as a positive introduction to the destination and its activities. - [The Family Voyage](https://www.thefamilyvoyage.com/best-things-to-do-gold-coast-with-kids/) (thefamilyvoyage.com) The Family Voyage is a family travel site focused on making trips with children easier to plan. Their Gold Coast with kids guide is helpful for family planning, highlighting ten activities suited to trips with children. - [Y Travel Blog](https://www.ytravelblog.com/4-gold-coast-walks/) (ytravelblog.com) Y Travel Blog is a practical travel blog by Caz and Craig Makepeace covering destination guides and family travel. Their Gold Coast walks article is a strong fit for active travelers, focusing on ten walking routes and nature experiences in the hinterland. - [NOMADasaurus](https://www.nomadasaurus.com/gold-coast-hikes/) (nomadasaurus.com) NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog rooted in long-term travel and visual storytelling. Their Gold Coast hikes guide is a practical resource for outdoor planning, covering fourteen walking and hiking trails within easy driving distance. - [Finding the Universe](https://www.findingtheuniverse.com/visiting-australias-gold-coast-on/) (findingtheuniverse.com) Finding the Universe is a travel and photography blog by Laurence and Jessica Norah, focused on independent trip planning and destination advice. Their Gold Coast budget guide is helpful for cost-conscious visitors, keeping the planning angle focused on visiting Australia's Gold Coast for less. - [Lakshmi Sharath](https://lakshmisharath.com/places-to-see-in-gold-coast/) (lakshmisharath.com) Lakshmi Sharath is a travel, food, lifestyle, and people-stories blog with destination narratives and itinerary-style coverage. Her Gold Coast itinerary offers a useful narrative-style guide to places to see and experiences to include during a visit. ## Travel Videos - [CJ Explores](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHbWpr12vBA) (youtube.com) CJ Explores is a YouTube travel channel by Charlotte and Cory, creating travel guides and adventure content around the world. This Gold Coast guide video gives a practical destination overview, covering things to do, beaches, cafes, where to stay, and transport around the area. - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vddDfcKmkGI) (youtube.com) Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, who posts regular travel videos with practical information and tips. This Gold Coast travel video tours Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise in Queensland, offering a good on-the-ground look at the coastal city setting along the Pacific Ocean. - [Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPZsGnHce-0) (youtube.com) Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos is a YouTube travel channel sharing city guides, travel tips, street food tours, and itineraries. This short Gold Coast video captures Samuel and Audrey trying Ocean Jet boating in Queensland, adding a useful activity-focused perspective for adventure-oriented visitors. - [Hey Nadine](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMHtz2d61Cs) (youtube.com) Hey Nadine is a YouTube travel channel by Nadine Sykora, focused on destinations, travel hacks, and practical trip advice. This Gold Coast travel video brings together skydiving off Surfers Paradise and a 4x4 rainforest adventure, making it a good fit for travelers comparing higher-energy activities.