Considering a Gold Coast solo travel escape? Having just wrapped up my 12th!!! Disclosure: This post is part of a paid partnership with Destination Gold Coast, but I have full editorial control over the content in this blog. As always my opinions are my own and are based on my personal travel experience. The Gold Coast is absolutely ideal for solo travellers, offering the perfect combo of safety, ease and an endless selection of activities. The Gold Coast has an efficient and cost-effective network of buses, trains and trams to get you between key hot spots.
It gives you unlimited access to the entire public transport network including the bus to and from Gold Coast Airport and the theme park express bus routes.
I picked up a rental car from Avis and used it to cover loads of ground during my five days on the Gold Coast, from the southern beaches to a dive trip north of the city to the rainforest hinterland.
The Gold Coast is dreamy at any time of the year, so the best time to visit will depend on your personal preferences in terms of weather, crowds and budget. Summer December to February is hot and humid, and both domestic and international travellers flock here for a quintessential Queensland Christmas and summer holidays.
Go hiking without overheating, enjoy clear waters for snorkelling or scuba diving, and spot whales from a cruise or even from your hotel balcony. Spring September to November is known for bluebird skies, whale migration September and October and pre-summer sunshine before the humidity kicks in. The Gold Coast is a very safe destination for solo travellers, with a low crime rate, friendly people, easily accessible public transport and well-lit streets in most major tourist areas. This is what most people think of when they hear the Gold Coast, skyscrapers flanking perfect surf beaches, street performers entertaining visitors of all ages, and an endless selection of quirky things to do, from mirror-walled bars to thrill rides to wacky museums.
