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Your Gold Coast Road Trip Starts Here

Category: Inspiration, News, Date: 16 February 2026

Feature: Jacob’s Well Tourist Park

Six stays packed with fun, comfort and holiday vibes

If you’re planning a getaway on the Gold Coast, this road trip is a great way to enjoy a mix of laid-back stays and classic coastal holiday moments, all while keeping travel easy and stress-free.

Designed to take you from the northern end of the Gold Coast down to the south, this park-to-park journey includes stops chosen for their ease of travel, variety of facilities, and the chance to experience different styles of holiday park stays along the coastline. From fishing and boating to pool time, outdoor entertainment and pet-friendly extras, each stop offers something a little different, whether you’re travelling solo, as a couple, with friends, or with the whole crew.

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Image Credit: Jacob’s Well Tourist Park – Gold Coast Tourist Parks

Stop 1: Jacobs Well Tourist Park

Fishing, boating and campfire nights

Jacobs Well Tourist Park is an ideal first stop for travellers who love the outdoors and enjoy a slower pace. With fishing and boating at the heart of the experience, it’s the kind of place where mornings start early, afternoons drift by easily, and evenings are made for campfire chats and relaxed holiday meals.

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Image Credit: BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

Stop 2: BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

Water park fun and resort-style comfort

BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park brings holiday energy from the moment you arrive. With a water park, resort-style pool, and plenty happening on-site, it’s a great option for guests who like having everything close at hand. Add in the convenience of a café and restaurant, plus dog-friendly options for travellers bringing their furry companions, and it’s a stay that suits a wide range of holiday styles.

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Image Credit: NRMA Parks + Resorts – Treasure Island Holiday Resort

Stop 3: Treasure Island Holiday Resort

Mini golf, outdoor movies and holiday fun

Treasure Island Caravan Park is a great stop for travellers who enjoy a lively holiday atmosphere. Mini golf adds a classic holiday touch, the water park is perfect for summer days, and outdoor movies create those easy, feel-good evenings that make holidays memorable.

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Image Credit: Gold Coast Tourist Parks – Main Beach Tourist Park

Stop 4: Main Beach Tourist Park

Pedal carts and a fresh new chapter

Recently reopened, Main Beach Tourist Park is a standout stop on the road trip, offering a refreshed stay in a prime part of the Gold Coast. The pedal carts are a fun addition for guests who like a bit of activity built into their stay, while the relaxed park setting makes it easy to settle in and enjoy the coastal holiday pace.

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Image Credit: Nobby Beach Holiday Village

Stop 5: Nobby Beach Holiday Village

Big play spaces and easy entertainment

Nobby Beach Holiday Village is a great choice for travellers who like to mix downtime with entertainment. With a Ninja Warrior–style playground, a games room, and a mega waterslide, there are plenty of ways to stay active and enjoy the holiday atmosphere. Free Wi-Fi also makes it easy to stay connected, share travel updates, or unwind at the end of the day.

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Image Credit: Gold Coast Tourist Parks – Kirra Beach Tourist Park

Stop 6: Kirra Beach Tourist Park

A pet-friendly finish with thoughtful extras

Kirra Beach Tourist Park is a standout option for guests travelling with pets. With a strong focus on pet-friendly stays and thoughtful extras like a dog wash, it’s a comfortable and welcoming place to finish the trip. It’s the kind of stop that makes the last few days feel easy, relaxed, and perfectly holiday-paced.

Ready to plan your Gold Coast road trip?

This road trip is a great way to mix adventure, downtime, family fun and coastal comfort across a handful of standout holiday parks. Whether you stay for a night or settle in for longer, each stop brings its own flavour to the journey and keeps the holiday feeling fresh from start to finish.

For more inspiration, including park facilities, accommodation options and destinations across the state, check out the brand new 2026 Explore Queensland Caravan Parks Directory. It’s your go-to guide for planning your next Queensland holiday.

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