South East Queensland
Travel Guide
Visit South East Queensland
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.
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.
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.
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Everyday cleaning & great view from room.
Reviewed on 14 Nov, 2025
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
great rooms and amenities
Reviewed on 16 Nov, 2025
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Wonderful stay again; thank you!
Reviewed on 13 Nov, 2025
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Meriton never disappoints, another fabulous stay
Reviewed on 16 Nov, 2025
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Great room and staff.
Reviewed on 17 Nov, 2025
Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise
Beautiful room with a view of the the complete gold coast beach strip. The rooms were comfortable and modern with all amenities inc. Washing machine, dryer, hair dryer & iron/board. The location is walkable to the main Surfers shopping and restaurant area. And about a 7min walk to the 50cent Tram ...
Reviewed on 19 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.
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?
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.
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
- Surfers Paradise Beach
- Cavill Avenue
- Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
- Chevron Renaissance
- Springbrook National Park
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- SkyPoint Observation Deck
- Slingshot
- Marina Mirage Shopping Centre
- Gold Coast University Hospital
