60 days in Broome & Gold Coast Itinerary

A relaxed town of tree-shaded streets and scenic coastal stretches, Broome gained renown as a center of the pearling industry in the late 19th century.

Broome is known for wildlife, beaches, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: kick back and relax at Cable Beach, identify plant and animal life at Malcolm Douglas Broome Crocodile Park, get engrossed in the history at Broome Historical Museum, and get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

To see maps, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Broome planner.

Sydney to Broome is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Sydney to Broome due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Sydney in April, plan for warmer days in Broome, with highs around 40°C, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 26°C. On the 14th (Thu), you'll travel 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Tamborine Mountain (Cedar Creek Falls, Tamborine Mountain Distillery, &more), Brisbane (Victoria Bridge Abutment, South Bank Parklands, &more) and Byron Bay (Craig Parry Photography, Cape Byron Lighthouse, &more). There's still lots to do: observe the fascinating underwater world at Sea World Theme Park, get in on the family fun at Warner Bros. Movie World, browse the different shops at Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, and cool off at Dreamworld.

To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Gold Coast trip itinerary site.

You can fly from Broome to Gold Coast in 7 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Broome to Gold Coast. Traveling from Broome in May, expect Gold Coast to be a bit cooler, temps between 27°C and 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.