A family vacation is a major expense that most households plan ahead to get the best Gold Coast holiday packages.

While the typical Gold Coast accommodation is a hotel or resort, families of four or more members may as well consider other options such as apartments that offer reasonable rates for two-bedroom apartments or bigger rooms.

Longer stays

Most Gold Coast holiday packages offer a free extra night for a minimum stay of two or more nights. These offers are best suited for families who intend to explore most of the theme parks, the hinterlands and numerous beaches on the Gold Coast.

Child rates

Some Gold Coast accommodation choices allow young children to stay for free. Inquiries upon booking and reservation are necessary to determine the age limits and other rooming conditions for the free accommodations.

Special tours

Most resorts have special arrangements with tour operators and offer special rates for common tourist attractions such as theme parks, the hinterland, beaches and the wine cellars. Resort guests can avail themselves of discounted rates for groups or special passes which provide access to multiple theme parks. These optional tours can be arranged upon booking or arriving at the hotel.

Where to go

Beaches: The Gold Coast’s main attraction is its sweeping coastline consisting of numerous beaches leading to sparkling blue waters. With warm weather 300 days a year, locals and tourists spend time on the beachside just sitting back and soaking in the atmosphere. Families can spread out a picnic or dine al fresco at any of the cafes and restaurants in the area. Famous beaches include the Main Beach, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads and Palm Beach.

Theme parks: Both children and adults will surely enjoy the thrilling rides, spectacular shows and amazing animal displays at the Gold Coast theme parks which include Seaworld, Warner Bros Movie World, and the Wet ‘N’ Wild Water World 

Children will love Warner Brother’s movie-based rides and shows such as the Looney Tunes Village and the Police Academy Stunt Show. A day is not enough to try all the rides and watch all the shows of the Gold Coast theme parks.

The best way to experience all the rides, watch all the shows and animal displays is through VIP pass that allows its holder multiple entries to most of the popular theme parks. Special passes such as the VIP pass may be obtained through Gold Coast holiday packages or from authorized tour operators.