I was in Brisbane for work but managed to drop by Gold Coast for the weekend.
Gold Coast, Australia Ride
Motorcycle: Sym 150cc scooter from Moped City at AUD 120 for 24 hrs. Car rentals are cheaper!
Distance Covered: ~300KM
Reference: Lonely Planet East Coast Australia and tourist maps
Quick Review: Pleasantly surprised to find interesting rides so near Gold Coast.
Route
Day 1: Reached Surfers Paradise
Day 2: Surfers Paradise > Sanctuary Cove > Tamborine National Park > O’ Reilly > Surfers Paradise
Day 3: Surfers Paradise > Springbrook > Surfers Paradise
Route at Gold Coast