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It's fast, salty and guaranteed to make you grin.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ERide the coasters at \u003Ca title=\"gold coast theme parks\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/theme-parks/gold-coast-theme-park-guide\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDreamworld or Warner Bros. 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In a single day you can go from salty swims to shaded hiking trails, and maybe even zipline through the rainforest canopy before sunset drinks back beachside. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPut these nature experiences on your radar:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ESwim and sunbathe at \u003Ca title=\"Tallebudgera Creek guide\" aria-label=\"Tallebudgera Creek guide\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/tallebudgera-creek\" target=\"_self\"\u003ETallebudgera Creek\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca title=\"Burleigh Beach\" aria-label=\"Burleigh Beach\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-6886f94ffa1185294146015e-burleigh-heads-beach\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBurleigh Beach\u003C/a\u003E, or \u003Ca title=\"Snapper Rocks\" aria-label=\"Snapper Rocks\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-58378299ceeba1e578ecbec2-snapper-rocks\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESnapper Rocks\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca title=\"best beaches gold coast\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/best-beaches-gold-coast\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Edepending on your vibe\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ESwap sand for scenery in the \u003Ca title=\"gold coast hinterland\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/gold-coast-hinterland\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"gold coast hinterland\"\u003EGold Coast Hinterland\u003C/a\u003E: rainforest trails, waterfalls and fresh mountain air is waiting. Don't miss the \u003Ca title=\"O'Reilly's Tree Top Walk\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b260502880253d74c48a1b-oreillys-tree-top-walk\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Etree top walk at O’Reilly’s\u003C/a\u003E.\u003Ca id=\"wildlife\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EJoin a \u003Ca title=\"Coast to Hinterland Tours\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-5b137199f7280bc315f8aba4-coast-to-hinterland-tours\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Esmall group hinterland tour\u003C/a\u003E if you fancy some company while exploring the cellar doors, farms and cute mountain villages.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EFly through the forest on \u003Ca title=\"Canyon Flyer Zipline Tour\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b264047b935fbe730e380e-canyon-flyer-zipline-tour-australias-largest-zipline-tour\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EAustralia’s longest, fastest, highest zipline\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWildlife\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1633228254":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2023_GC_CurrumbinWildlifeSanctuary_PixelFrame_154772.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2023_GC_CurrumbinWildlifeSanctuary_PixelFrame_154772.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d48d5f1565045d9f9c3-currumbin-wildlife-sanctuary","alt":"A group of people feeding the birds at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/solo/solo-travel-gold-coast/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1633228254.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1787829081168/2023-gc-currumbinwildlifesanctuary-pixelframe-154772.jpeg","uuid":"7cf25b91-01e5-48f6-b6e3-45a2321dad02","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Currumbin, Gold Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_16191579":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EKoalas, kangaroos, whales the size of a bus. The Gold Coast's wildlife is easy to get close to, and none of it needs a plus-one.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EGet heart-to-heart with endangered koalas, hand-feed kangaroos and watch the lorikeets do their thing at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d48d5f1565045d9f9c3-currumbin-wildlife-sanctuary\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary\" aria-label=\"Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary\"\u003ECurrumbin Wildlife Sanctuary\u003C/a\u003E. Here's \u003Ca title=\"How to do the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast\" aria-label=\"How to do the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/how-to-do-currumbin-wildlife-sanctuary\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eour guide\u003C/a\u003E to doing it right,\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EMeet the shy ones at \u003Ca title=\"David Fleay Wildlife Park\" aria-label=\"David Fleay Wildlife Park\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d487b935fbe730db9be-david-fleay-wildlife-park\" target=\"_self\"\u003EDavid Fleay Wildlife Park\u003C/a\u003E in Burleigh Heads, where boardwalks wind through mangroves and rainforest to platypus, cassowaries and nocturnal animals you'd never spot in the wild. \u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ESwap the beach for a paddock at \u003Ca title=\"Paradise Country\" aria-label=\"Paradise Country\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d4ad5f1565045d9f9d9-paradise-country\" target=\"_self\"\u003EParadise Country\u003C/a\u003E, an Aussie farm experience up at Oxenford with sheep shearing, whip cracking, billy tea and damper, and a mob of kangaroos happy to be fed by hand.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EWatch for \u003Ca title=\"humpbacks\" aria-label=\"humpbacks\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/facts-about-humpback-whales-in-queensland\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ehumpbacks\u003C/a\u003E from June to November, flipping, breaching and waving their fins just off the beach. You can spot them from the sand, or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/whale-watching-in-queensland#gc\" style=\"font-size: 0.8125rem; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Whale Watching Gold Coast\" aria-label=\"Whale Watching Gold Coast\"\u003Eget out on the water\u003C/a\u003E with \u003Ca title=\"Sea World Whale Watch\" aria-label=\"Sea World Whale Watch\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b260db2cbcbe7073adb003-sea-world-whale-watch\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESea World Whale Watch\u003C/a\u003E for a closer look.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1097842753":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003ECulture\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_880163278":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2020_GC_JellurgalCulturalCentre_BurleighHeads_IndigenousExperiences_JesseLindemann_142080.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2020_GC_JellurgalCulturalCentre_BurleighHeads_IndigenousExperiences_JesseLindemann_142080.jpg","alt":"Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre Walkbout Tour","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/solo/solo-travel-gold-coast/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_880163278.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1787829081228/2020-gc-jellurgalculturalcentre-burleighheads-indigenousexperiences-jesselindemann-142080.jpeg","uuid":"4cbafe16-c1ca-46dd-a7af-8f50578f9216","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Burleigh, Gold Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_916951684":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Gold Coast’s cultural side is more than top-notch beaches and brunch. Dig a little deeper and you’ll find stories, festivals and art that bring the region to life.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EDiscover local First Nations culture at \u003Ca title=\"Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b2626cd5f1565045da6204-jellurgal-aboriginal-cultural-centre\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre\"\u003EJellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre,\u003C/a\u003E with Dreamtime stories and coastal walks through \u003Ca title=\"Burleigh Head National Park\" aria-label=\"Burleigh Head National Park\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b2602a7b935fbe730df9a4-burleigh-head-national-park\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBurleigh Head National Park\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ECatch live music, theatre, art exhibitions or an indie film at \u003Ca title=\"HOTA, Home of the Arts\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b263a8aeeeaaf773cf6d62-hota--home-of-the-arts\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EHOTA (Home of the Arts)\u003C/a\u003E. This centre in Surfers Paradise has become the city's cultural heartbeat.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ETime your trip with BLEACH* Arts Festival, \u003Ca title=\"guide to Blues on Broadbeach\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/music-and-festivals/catch-world-class-performances-at-blues-on-broadbeach-\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBlues on Broadbeach\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca title=\"SWELL Sculpture Festival\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/swell-sculpture-festival\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESwell Sculpture Festival\u003C/a\u003E or the famous \u003Ca title=\"Gold Coast Marathon\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/endurance-events/gold-coast-marathon\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGold Coast Marathon\u003C/a\u003E (cheer squad counts too).\u003Ca id=\"eat\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca title=\"unmissable gold coast events\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/unmissable-gold-coast-events\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EAdd these unmissable Gold Coast events to your wish-list.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEat and drink \u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2026_GC_BurleighHeads_RickShores_ReubenNutt_WildPlace_159698.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2026_GC_BurleighHeads_RickShores_ReubenNutt_WildPlace_159698.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes/best-burleigh-heads-restaurants","alt":"A woman dine at Rick Shore, a beachfront modern Asian restaurant with iconic views of Gold Coast skyline","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/solo/solo-travel-gold-coast/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1787829081435/2026-gc-burleighheads-rickshores-reubennutt-wildplace-159698.jpeg","uuid":"e9b1718b-ff3f-4548-bcbd-e8cc1b2cd5ab","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Rick Shores, Burleigh, Gold Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_206297757":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ENo need for a plus-one when you’ve got food this good. From beachside bites to buzzing bars and solo-friendly food tours, the Gold Coast is a treat.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EJoin the local set for \u003Ca title=\"best breakfast gold coast\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes/where-to-find-the-best-breakfast-on-the-gold-coast\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ea decadent brunch\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EHead to Burleigh Heads for \u003Ca title=\"burleigh heads restaurants\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes/best-burleigh-heads-restaurants\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ea solo food crawl\u003C/a\u003E: book in at \u003Ca title=\"Rick Shores\" aria-label=\"Rick Shores\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-69eadb0a775eff2076ef06cd-rick-shores\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ERick Shores\u003C/a\u003E or \u003Ca title=\"The Tropic\" aria-label=\"The Tropic\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-65fb9a4c54e425d42d3cc113-the-tropic\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EThe Tropic\u003C/a\u003E for beachfront brilliance.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EGo gourmet at \u003Ca title=\"best gold coast restaurants\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes/gold-coast-restaurants-you-cant-miss\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ERestaurant Labart\u003C/a\u003E, one of the Gold Coast’s best fine-dining experiences.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ESnack your way through the coast’s coolest street food hangout, \u003Ca title=\"Miami Marketta\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/gb/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-5848e7b9dbf9274d417e79a7-miami-marketta\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMiami Marketta\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ETuck into farm-fresh produce at \u003Ca title=\"Gold Coast best markets\" aria-label=\"Gold Coast best markets\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/markets/best-markets-gold-coast\" target=\"_self\"\u003EGold Coast best markets\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EJoin a Gold Coast Food & Wine Tour to discover hidden gems (and meet fellow foodies).\u003Ca id=\"stay\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EGet sipping \u003Ca title=\"gold coast craft beer\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/wineries-breweries-and-distilleries/gold-coast-craft-beer-crawl\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eat local breweries\u003C/a\u003E or distilleries like \u003Ca title=\"Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery Gold Coast\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-5bd261acd45003b41474b1d9-granddad-jacks-craft-distillery-gold-coast\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGranddad Jack’s\u003C/a\u003E, where you can even make your own gin.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb style=\"\"\u003EWhere to stay \u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_977235894":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/editorial-hero-banner/2020_GC_PeppersSoulSurfersParadise_Beaches_JamesVodicka_143764-34.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/editorial-hero-banner/2020_GC_PeppersSoulSurfersParadise_Beaches_JamesVodicka_143764-34.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b2620daeeeaaf773cf5575-peppers-soul-surfers-paradise","alt":"Woman stands on hotel balcony overlooking the beach","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/solo/solo-travel-gold-coast/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_977235894.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1787829081518/2020-gc-pepperssoulsurfersparadise-beaches-jamesvodicka-143764-34.jpeg","uuid":"bc2ffc87-3129-4ccc-bf2b-87278b2467a8","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Peppers Soul, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_950961426":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOn a budget\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKeep it social and affordable at \u003Ca title=\"backpackers guide to the Gold Coast\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/gb/en/things-to-do/traveller/solo/backpackers-guide-gold-coast\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ebackpacker hostels\u003C/a\u003E across \u003Ca title=\"Surfers Paradise\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/gb/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/surfers-paradise\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESurfers Paradise\u003C/a\u003E, where the beds are comfy and the vibe’s just right for meeting new mates.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ESweet-spot Stays\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMid-range magic? 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Beaches are patrolled by lifesavers, so swim between the flags and let someone else do the worrying. The main strips from Surfers Paradise down to Burleigh Heads stay busy and well lit into the evening, and the tram connects them all. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EIs the Gold Coast safe for solo female travellers?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E It's a popular solo destination for women and the basics are in your favour: patrolled beaches, busy tourist strips, a tram that links the main precincts, and hostels used to solo guests. Stick to well-lit areas after dark, keep your accommodation informed of any big day trips, and choose a stay near a tram stop so you're not walking far at night. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ECan you get around the Gold Coast by tram? \u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYes, and it's the easiest way to do the coast. 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