South East Queensland Travel Guide
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Where to stay in South East Queensland
Surfers Paradise
Home of the Arts and Chevron Renaissance 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 Oasis or The Star Gold Coast 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.
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.
voco Gold Coast by IHG
Great location for beach, restaurants and shops. Two pools and a hot tub. Breakfast buffet was great. Would recommend. Hotel is right on the tram line which makes it simple to get to south broadbeach or the other way to main beach.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Location great close to tram stop and a short walk to the beach.Check in staff very friendly and helpful.Room clean with comfortable bed.Well stocked with coffee,tea and milk.Water pressure good and plenty of hot water. Bathroom was a little small and dated but does not detect from experience.Breakfast ...
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Great hotel and staff
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Room was spotless and great views from our suite. The staff were great from arrival and right upto us leaving, would highly recommend staying here.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Service and room were very good as normal
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise
Lovely staff, clean room every day. Amenities were great.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
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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.
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.
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.
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.
- Warner Bros. Movie World
- Dreamworld
- The Star Gold Coast
- Surfers Paradise Beach
- Cavill Avenue
- Robina Town Centre
- Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
- Broadwater Parklands
- Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
- Burleigh Beach
- Springbrook National Park
- Chevron Renaissance
- Currumbin Beach
- Royal Pines Resort Golf Course
- Harbour Town
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- SkyPoint Observation Deck
- Nobby Beach
- The Oasis
- Sanctuary Cove Marina
- Marina Mirage Shopping Centre
- Kurrawa Beach
- Gold Coast University Hospital
- Home of the Arts
