Parkwood
Gold Coast
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.
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?
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.
Things to do
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Gold Coast: Moreton Island Day Trip Kayak & Sandboarding
Natural Bridge & Springbrook Waterfalls Tour
Gold Coast: Daytime Glow Worm Caves and Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Evening Rainforest & Glow Worm Experience - Small Group Tour
Gold Coast: Mount Tamborine Kangaroo and Koala Day Tour
Top hotels in Parkwood
voco Gold Coast by IHG
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025
Dorsett Gold Coast
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025
Q1 Resort & Spa
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Parkwood
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.
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.
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.
Helensvale
You'll enjoy the restaurants and theme parks in Helensvale. You might want to make time for a stop at Saltwater Creek Conservation Park or Game Over GC.
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.
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.