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Beach? Tick! Nightlife? Tick! Sunny skies? Tick! It's no wonder the Gold Coast is on top of every backpacker's bucket list! The Gold Coast's beaches and hinterland mountain regions are astoundingly good which is probably why so many backpackers flock to the Gold Coast every year to enjoy sand, sun, surf and of course, the nightlife.
Many accommodations for backpackers on the Gold Coast offer comfortable amenities like air conditioning, outdoor pools, and pool tables—all at a remarkably affordable average price per night. This allows travelers to enjoy a well-rounded and budget-friendly stay with added perks, making their experience even more enjoyable.
There are more than enough tours and attractions to keep you busy, however, most find the draw to the beach and learning to surf is often too hard to resist. Surfers Paradise has the highest concentration of attractions and if you don't want to walk far you can go bungy jumping, ice skating or learn to surf on the same block.
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Aquarius Backpackers Gold Coast
$30 - $87 AUD
Backpackers In Paradise
$29 - $95 AUD
Coolangatta Sands Backpackers
$30 - $130 AUD
Gold Coast Backpackers
$30 - $130 AUD
Budds In Surfers Backpackers
$36 - $98 AUD
Surfers Paradise Backpackers Resort
$34 - $170 AUD
Sleeping Inn Backpackers Resort
$34 - $105 AUD
More about hostels on the Gold Coast
The Coast has 40km of beaches so the chances of leaving without a suntan are minimal and each beach gives off a different vibe so why not try them all out?
Learn more about beach safety here.
Drinks and nightclub cover charges are reasonably cheap ($5 for a decent beer and no more than $10 to get in the best clubs) and 18-35-year-olds make up a huge portion of the tourist market so you're never going to get lonely at night. There are lots of pubs, live music venues, fancy wine bars and nightclubs that will have you on the dance floor till dawn. However, most backpacker hostels are also licensed so you may not even need to leave your digs!
Surfers Paradise is the backpacker's capital of the Coast and has the majority of nightclubs, but if you want to party like a local, then head to one of the many Surf Clubs for a beer and then jump on a bus down to The Coolangatta (that's Cooly to you) Hotel to catch a great music act and then head back up to Surfers Paradise and hit the dance floor of Elsewhere - you might be lucky enough to catch a top DJ.
Backpacker Resources
- Learn the Aussie language & lingo
- How to get around - Public Transport
- Range of travel articles on the best of Queensland
- There are plenty of free things to do on the Gold Coast too.
Images courtesy Tourism & Events Queensland, Tourism Australia, Destination Gold Coast & Getty Images
