Oxenford

Gold Coast

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Movie World which includes rides
Wet\'n\'Wild Water World featuring a waterpark

Cuddle a koala, discover the workings of film making and stunts, test your courage on roller coasters and be entertained by skilled horsemanship at a dinner show.

Find movie magic, Australian outback adventures and close encounters with some of the country’s cutest creatures at theme parks in the Gold CoastOpens in a new window suburb of Oxenford.

Immerse yourself in your favourite movies, watch stunt car drivers in thrilling live shows and meet your favourite superheroes at the Warner Bros. Movie WorldOpens in a new window. Scream down a roller coaster, shoot into space at 65 kilometres (40 miles) per hour and whiz through Wild West mountains and ghost towns before plunging through geysers into the water. Bring smaller children to the themed Looney Tunes rides in the Kids’ WB! Fun Zone.

Movie World also has some of Australia’s best movie production facilities at the Village Roadshow. Visit the studios adjacent to the park. Popular movies including Unbroken, Peter Pan and Nim’s Island were filmed here.

Visit other attractions not tied to movies. Watch the sheepdog team round up sheep at the Paradise Country Aussie Farm Tour before a demonstration of shearing. Pat a koala, feed a kangaroo, milk a cow and discover the history of opal and gold mining as you fossick for gems. If you want to practice whip cracking at home, pick up a souvenir stockman’s whip from the gift shop.

Complete your outback adventures with a dinner show at the Australian Outback Spectacular, where you’ll be treated to Australian storytelling, incredible horsemanship, light-and-music displays and aerial performances.

Enjoy local dining options around Oxenford, from Indian curries to French and Japanese cuisine. In key with its many outback-themed parks, there is also an Australian tavern, a great place to warm up next to the fire in winter.

Oxenford is dotted with green parks and lakes, home to a diverse range of wildlife and water birds. Picnic at Gambamora Park or take a stroll or bike ride around the large lake in Cove Park. The suburb is located inland at the northern end of the Gold Coast, about a 40-minute drove from Brisbane.


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Top hotels in Oxenford

Novotel Surfers Paradise

Novotel Surfers Paradise

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is P6,128 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
P6,128
P6,741 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,251 reviews)
"The tv was aggravating - when we tried to cast from our phone to the screen, it kept kicking out phone off from it."

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

Novotel Surfers Paradise
voco Gold Coast by IHG

voco Gold Coast by IHG

4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is P6,300 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
P6,300
P6,930 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"We loved the welcome from staff and the kindness of an upgrade from a stressful day"

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

voco Gold Coast by IHG
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

5 out of 5
6 Orchid Ave Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is P9,552 per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
P9,552
P10,507 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
First time at Hilton in Surfers Paradise QLD
"The staff were amazing and very helpful. The hotel is in a prime spot and is very safety conscious using Hotel Keycards as gain access to areas inside the hotel as well as the carpark. Ross, at front reception was friendly, helpful and approachable he was lovely. Buffet Breakfast was great and you ..."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Dorsett Gold Coast

Dorsett Gold Coast

4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is P6,394 per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
P6,394
P7,033 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,496 reviews)
"The hotel was very conveniently located near shopping, dining and the beach. Very walkable and also close to public transportation. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The cafe was also nice and had tasty food and coffees!"

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Dorsett Gold Coast
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences

5 out of 5
38 Old Burleigh Road, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is P15,270 per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
P15,270
P16,797 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (602 reviews)
"Loved it, beautiful modern space"

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
QT Gold Coast

QT Gold Coast

5 out of 5
Cnr Gold Coast Highway And Staghorn Ave, 7 Staghorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is P10,107 per night from Sep 24 to Sep 25
P10,107
P11,117 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Great place can’t go wrong on GC"

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2025

QT Gold Coast
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Other neighbourhoods around Oxenford

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Hope Island

Travelers come to Hope Island for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club and Sanctuary Cove Marina while you're in town.

Hope Island
Dreamworld featuring rides

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.

Coomera
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Runaway Bay

Visitors to Runaway Bay enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Pine Ridge Conservation Park is worth a stop.

Runaway Bay
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Labrador

Labrador is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Ian Dipple Lagoon and Cooke Murphy Oval while in the area.

Labrador
Main Beach featuring a high rise building, general coastal views and a coastal town

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
Southport showing tropical scenes, swimming and a sandy beach

Main Beach

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

Main Beach


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