Runaway Bay Travel Guide
Gold Coast
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Runaway Bay
voco Gold Coast by IHG
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025
Dorsett Gold Coast
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025
Q1 Resort & Spa
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Runaway Bay
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.
Helensvale
You'll enjoy the restaurants and theme parks in Helensvale. You might want to make time for a stop at Saltwater Creek Conservation Park or Game Over GC.
Hope Island
Hope Island is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club and Sanctuary Cove Marina while you're in town.
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.
Coomera
Unique features of Coomera include the theme parks and restaurants. Make a stop by Dreamworld or WhiteWater World while you're exploring the area.
- Places of interest
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- More trip options
- Warner Bros. Movie World
- The Star Gold Coast
- Kirra Beach
- Cavill Avenue
- Dreamworld
- Surfers Paradise Beach
- Robina Town Centre
- Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
- Coolangatta Beach
- Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Royal Pines Resort Golf Course
- Twin Towns Services Club
- Broadwater Parklands
- Springbrook National Park
- Burleigh Beach
- Currumbin Beach
- Cbus Super Stadium
- Chevron Renaissance
- SkyPoint Observation Deck
- The Oasis
- Harbour Town
- Snapper Rocks
- Marina Mirage Shopping Centre
- Kurrawa Beach
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