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Best Things to Do in Gold Coast, solo trip
Surfers Paradise Beach is 94% Solo-Friendly
Solo visitors find patrolled surf, wide sand for sunbathing, free showers, nearby bars and hostels, so they can safely spend a day exercising or meeting people without relying on others.
Recommended visit duration: 3–4 hours
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4K Walk - Surfers Paradise 🌴 Gold Coast Australia - Schoolies Week
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![[4k] Surfers Paradise Beach Restoration Underway After Cyclone Alfred | Gold Coast | QLD | Australia](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/L9wNVnRrfrM/hqdefault.jpg)
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WE FINALLY MADE IT BACK TO SURFERS PARADISE!!!!
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Surfers Paradise Beach Walk 🏖️ 4K - Gold Coast Australia 🇦🇺
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Sunday 4K Beach Walk – Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Australia 🇦🇺
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Surfers Paradise Beach 4K Walks & Rides - Gold Coast Australia 🇦🇺
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Gold Coast Skydive is 92% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler books a tandem skydive with a dedicated instructor, free locker, and shuttle, so independence is easy and adrenaline high; only the AU$475 price and possible weather delays slightly reduce appeal.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Burleigh Heads Beach is 92% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can surf, jog the esplanade, join cheap beach yoga, and walk the headland; patrolled swimming zones, cafés, and steady public transport make extended solo time safe and easy.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Visit Burleigh Heads Gold Coast 🌴 4k Beach Walks & Rides
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4K Walking Beach Tour - Burleigh Heads Gold Coast Australia 🌴
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BURLEIGH HEADS || Gold Coasts Go To Place on Sunday Afternoon
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4k - Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast, Australia Asmr Relaxing Walk And Beach Sounds
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Gold Coast beach is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can surf, swim between flagged areas, join beach yoga or cycle Oceanway; lifeguards, cafes, hostels and light rail make moving alone easy and safe all day.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Cape Byron Lighthouse is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can climb the lighthouse, walk the full coastal loop, and linger at viewpoints without coordinating schedules; public toilets and café make a half-day visit easy and safe.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Go Ride A Wave Surfers Paradise is 90% Solo-Friendly
Solo travelers can join group or private surf lessons with all gear provided, meet other learners, and stay in waist-deep supervised water, so the venue matches independent surfers very well.
Recommended visit duration: 2 hours
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Springbrook National Park is 90% Solo-Friendly
Well-marked rainforest tracks, birdwatching dawn to dusk, solo camping and glow-worm tours fill a rewarding day; lack of public transport means you must self-drive or book a shuttle.
Recommended visit duration: 0.5-1 day
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GOLD COAST'S BEST DAY TRIP! Springbrook National Park Highlights | Australia
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Springbrook National Park and finding Glow Worms, Gold Coast
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Springbrook National Park Highlights | Queensland’s Best Day Tour
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ROADTRIP TO SPRINGBROOK NATIONAL PARK & TRYING AUSTRALIAN FASTFOOD 🚗🍔
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Kurrawa Beach is 90% Solo-Friendly
Lifeguard flags, surf lessons, volleyball nets, long boardwalk and cafés give plenty to do alone, and buses stop nearby. Limited lockers and shade mean watch belongings and pack sun gear.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Coolangatta Beach is 90% Solo-Friendly
The patrolled surf break, open foreshore paths and nearby cafes let a solo traveller swim, surf or stroll safely, and there is no reliance on group facilities, so the beach suits singles very well.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Lamington National Park is 90% Solo-Friendly
The park offers dozens of self-guided or ranger tours, from 800 m canopy loops to multi-day treks, wildlife watching and hostel or lodge beds, so a lone traveler can fill days safely and independently.
Recommended visit duration: 1 day
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