5 days in Byron Bay & Gold Coast Itinerary

Named after Lord Byron's grandfather, Byron Bay is not only famous as the easternmost point of Australia, but even more so as one of the liveliest vacation spots in the country.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Go Sea Kayak at Byron Bay. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sat): add some adventure to your tour with Go Sea Kayak at Byron Bay, take in the exciting artwork at Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre, then visit a coastal fixture at Cape Byron Lighthouse, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Cape Byron Walking Track.

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Melbourne to Byron Bay is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Melbourne in June, things will get somewhat warmer in Byron Bay: highs are around 24°C and lows about 10°C. On the 12th (Sun), you're off to Gold Coast.

A city of towering skyscrapers, sandy beaches, and tree-lined streets, Gold Coast has an unpretentious air complemented by a citywide focus on sports and the arts.

Explore Gold Coast's surroundings by going to Brisbane (Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout, &more). There's still lots to do: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Sea World Theme Park, experience the excitement of Infinity Attraction, get in on the family fun at Kids in Paradise Fun Park, and enjoy the sand and surf at Surfers Paradise Beach.

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Traveling by car from Byron Bay to Gold Coast takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in June, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.