Parkwood Travel Guide
Gold Coast
Popular places to visit

Warner Bros. Movie World
Watch stunt shows, get on superhero rides, enter the Ice Age 4D Experience and take a splash in the Wild West at Australia’s theme park version of Hollywood.

Surfers Paradise Beach
This stretch of beach is known for its regular sets of rolling waves, with high-rise hotels and bustling nightlife along the sandy shore.

Cavill Avenue
Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.

Dreamworld
Australia’s biggest amusement park features exciting themed areas with everything from tigers and thrilling rides to vintage V8 super-cars and TV characters.

Sea World
Who doesn’t dream of staying overnight in a water park where you can see Jet Ski stunts, life-sized Nickelodeon stars, plus dolphins, sea lions and polar bears?

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
Get an adrenaline kick gliding through caves and tunnels or plunging down a giant water slide, or simply float and splash in a relaxing pool.
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Other neighbourhoods around Parkwood

Labrador
Labrador is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Ian Dipple Lagoon or Cooke Murphy Oval.

Nerang
River views, restaurants and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Nerang. Sights like Slideways - Go Karting Gold Coast and Nerang National Park are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Gold Coast area at Nerang Train Station.

Runaway Bay
Visitors to Runaway Bay enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Pine Ridge Conservation Park is worth a stop.

Southport
Beaches, spas and theme parks are some highlights of Southport. Make a stop by Australia Fair Shopping Centre or Gold Coast Aquatic Centre while you're exploring.

Main Beach
Main Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Marina Mirage Shopping Centre and Tedder Avenue, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Gold Coast.

Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise Beach and Home of the Arts are a few top attractions in Surfers Paradise. Hop around the city on the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station and check out the area's stunning beaches, luxurious spas and popular shops.
- Parkwood International Golf Course
- Warner Bros. Movie World
- The Star Gold Coast
- Surfers Paradise Beach
- Kirra Beach
- Cavill Avenue
- Dreamworld
- Robina Town Centre
- Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
- Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
- Coolangatta Beach
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Royal Pines Resort Golf Course
- Twin Towns Services Club
- Springbrook National Park
- Broadwater Parklands
- Harbour Town
- Burleigh Beach
- Currumbin Beach
- SkyPoint Observation Deck
- The Oasis
- Snapper Rocks
- Chevron Renaissance
- Nobby Beach
- Marina Mirage Shopping Centre
- Cbus Super Stadium