South East Queensland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Surfers Paradise
Cavill Avenue 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.
Broadbeach
The stunning beaches, first-class casinos and popular shops are notable features of Broadbeach. Make a stop by The Star Gold Coast or The Oasis while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Broadbeach South Light Rail Station to get around town.
Burleigh Heads
A noteworthy feature of Burleigh Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Burleigh Beach and Burleigh Head National Park.
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.
Palm Beach
Palm Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Tallebudgera Creek and Palm Beach while in the area.
Mount Tamborine
Mountain views, gardens and spas highlight some of the noteworthy features of Mount Tamborine. Make a stop by Tamborine National Park or Escarpment Massage and Day Spa while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
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JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
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Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
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Q1 Resort & Spa
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Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
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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.
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?
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.
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.
- Warner Bros. Movie World
- The Star Gold Coast
- Cavill Avenue
- Dreamworld
- Surfers Paradise Beach
- Robina Town Centre
- Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
- Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Royal Pines Resort Golf Course
- Broadwater Parklands
- Springbrook National Park
- Burleigh Beach
- Currumbin Beach
- Cbus Super Stadium
- Chevron Renaissance
- SkyPoint Observation Deck
- The Oasis
- Harbour Town
- Marina Mirage Shopping Centre
- Kurrawa Beach
- Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
- People First Stadium
- Nobby Beach
- Sanctuary Cove Marina
- Gold Coast University Hospital