South East Queensland

Travel Guide

Sea World featuring rides, a statue or sculpture and marine life
Broadbeach which includes modern architecture, central business district and a city
Sea World showing a waterpark, rides and signage
Broadbeach featuring modern architecture, night scenes and a city
Sea World showing zoo animals and bird life

Where to stay in South East Queensland

Surfers Paradise which includes a city, a beach and a sunset

Surfers Paradise

Known for its stunning beaches, luxurious spas, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Surfers Paradise. Top attractions like Cavill Avenue and Home of the Arts are major draws. Catch the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station to see more of the city.

Surfers Paradise
Broadbeach featuring a high rise building, skyline and a beach

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.

Broadbeach
Burleigh Beach showing a beach, city views and general coastal views

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 David Fleay Wildlife Park.

Burleigh Heads
Main Beach which includes a skyscraper, general coastal views and a beach

Southport

Beaches, spas, and theme parks are just a few things travelers enjoy about Southport. Check out Australia Fair Shopping Centre or Gold Coast Aquatic Centre while you're exploring the area.

Southport
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Palm Beach

Palm Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Mallawa Drive Sports Complex and Tallebudgera Creek Conservation Park while in the area.

Palm Beach
Southport featuring a sandy beach, tropical scenes and swimming

Main Beach

Main Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Marina Mirage Shopping Centre and Tedder Avenue.

Main Beach
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Novotel Surfers Paradise
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is SAR 427 per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
SAR 427
SAR 470 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,225 reviews)
"Walkable to shops and beach."

Reviewed on 12 March 2025

Novotel Surfers Paradise
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is SAR 502 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
SAR 502
SAR 552 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,139 reviews)
"I loved the convenience and welcoming staff. Despite the room smelling like burnt ash (because only one night) put up with it but the microwave needs reviewing as it seems the previous client must have microwaved something with metal in it."

Reviewed on 14 March 2025

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Dorsett Gold Coast
Dorsett Gold Coast
4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is SAR 331 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
SAR 331
SAR 364 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,511 reviews)
Perfect hotel
"This is my favourite hotel in the Gold Coast at the moment. Staff are always friendly and professional, rooms are beautifully designed and spotlessly clean. Perfect views across the range. The pool is probably one of the best in the Goldie. Really enjoyed my short overnight stay"

Reviewed on 12 March 2025

Dorsett Gold Coast
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Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach, QLD
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,139 reviews)
"I loved the convenience and welcoming staff. Despite the room smelling like burnt ash (because only one night) put up with it but the microwave needs reviewing as it seems the previous client must have microwaved something with metal in it."

Reviewed on 14 March 2025

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
5 out of 5
86 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (802 reviews)
"Plenty of room, beautiful views, on-site dining, comfortable bed, gr"

Reviewed on 14 March 2025

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Q1 Resort & Spa
Q1 Resort & Spa
4.5 out of 5
9 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,293 reviews)
"Very convenience"

Reviewed on 9 March 2025

Q1 Resort & Spa
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Popular places to visit

Movie World which includes rides

Warner Bros. Movie World

4.5/5(61 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day at Warner Bros. Movie World and see why people love this theme park in Gold Coast. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Warner Bros. Movie World
Dreamworld featuring rides

Dreamworld

4/5(53 reviews)

Enjoy the excitement at Dreamworld and find out why this is a popular theme park in Gold Coast. Visit the spas and shops in this family-friendly area.

Dreamworld
Cavill Avenue featuring night scenes, a city and shopping

Cavill Avenue

4/5(100 reviews)

You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Cavill Avenue, a popular shopping spot in Gold Coast. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Cavill Avenue
Surfers Paradise Beach which includes skyline, general coastal views and central business district

Surfers Paradise Beach

4.5/5(182 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Surfers Paradise Beach during your travels in Gold Coast? Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Surfers Paradise Beach
Sea world a very big park with many rides, amazing shows and helicopter tours#blue you could sit under the aquarium all day just watching the sea creature the penguins are so fascinating.

Sea World

4.5/5(63 reviews)

Bring the kids to Sea World and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Gold Coast. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or seek out the golf courses.

Sea World
Wet\'n\'Wild Water World which includes a waterpark

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

4.5/5(42 reviews)

Bring your family to Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Gold Coast. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast