Gold Coast: Queensland's playground is all about the beaches - Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and Burleigh Heads - plus theme parks like Movie World, Sea World and Dreamworld, a buzzing dining and nightlife scene, and the rainforest hinterland right behind it. It's an easy, sunny trans-Tasman escape.
Kiwis chasing sun, surf and theme parks? Jetstar has return fares to the Gold Coast from six New Zealand cities, with travel dates running from mid-July 2026 right through to May 2027.
The standout is Dunedin to the Gold Coast from just $470 return, while Hamilton from $507 and Auckland from $531 are also excellent value for a trans-Tasman hop. Wellington from $535, Christchurch from $560 and Queenstown from $610 round out the set, so wherever you are in Aotearoa there's a fare on the table.
Jetstar is a low-cost carrier, so remember to factor in checked baggage, seat selection and meals if you need them - pack light and keep the fare low. Whether it's a beach break in Surfers Paradise, a family theme-park adventure or a hinterland getaway, grab the dates that work and lock it in.
Heading to Sydney instead? Check out our latest Jetstar NZ to Sydney deal, with fares from $444 return.
Summary
- Auckland - Gold Coast return (15 Jul 26 - 31 May 27) from $531 return
- Christchurch - Gold Coast return (16 Jul 26 - 31 May 27) from $560 return
- Dunedin - Gold Coast return (18 Jul 26 - 29 May 27) from $470 return
- Hamilton - Gold Coast return (14 Jul 26 - 31 May 27) from $507 return
- Queenstown - Gold Coast return (28 Jul 26 - 29 May 27) from $610 return
- Wellington - Gold Coast return (19 Jul 26 - 30 May 27) from $535 return
All fares are return and were available at time of posting on Jetstar.
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