Gold Coast tours & holidays

Absolutely. All passengers travelling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. It's important to understand that each country you visit may have its own specific entry requirements, and some destinations mandate travel health insurance for all foreign travellers, regardless of their nationality.

Your leader will record your travel insurance details on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is an essential part of every journey.

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The best time to visit the Gold Coast is typically from late spring to summer and early autumn for hitting the beach.

However, winter (from June to August) offers clear blue days, crisp evenings and fewer crowds to share the sights with.

The Gold Coast is known to get very busy around mid-November to December due to the start of the Australian summer holidays. Avoid these months if you’d like a quieter visit to the city.

The best items to pack for a trip to the Gold Coast include a swimsuit, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.

While the Gold Coast is pleasantly warm throughout the year, it can get cool in the evening, so bring a lightweight sweater just in case.

The Gold Coast is a laidback destination where smart casual is the most common evening dress style.

We take the health and safety of our travellers seriously and take every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and inclusive for everyone. When you travel with us, you have access to our global support network and local on‑ground leadership, and you can rest easy knowing we have a zero-tolerance policy on discrimination.

We recommend that all travellers check with their government or national travel advisory organisation for the latest information before departure. The World Health Organisation also provides useful health information.

Travelling from Australia?

Go to: Smart Traveller

From Canada?

Go to: Canada Travel Information

From the UK?

Go to: UK Foreign Travel Advice

From New Zealand?

Go to: Safe Travel

From the US?

Go to: US Department of State

Learn more about safe travels with Intrepid

We believe travel should be accessible to everyone. Although some destinations and itineraries may be more accessible than others, we'll do our best to accommodate your needs, make reasonable adjustments where possible or guide you toward the most suitable trips. Get in touch with our friendly adventure consultants to chat about your options.

Our Tailor-Made team can also help you plan a customised trip just for you.