South East Queensland
Travel Guide
Visit South East Queensland
Where to stay in South East Queensland
Surfers Paradise
Known for its stunning beaches, luxurious spas, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Surfers Paradise. Top attractions like Home of the Arts and Chevron Renaissance are major draws. Catch the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station to see more of the city.
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 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.
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.
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Hotel is very convenient to surfers
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
great rooms and amenities
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
We did not use the breakfast area or the bar, but for those who does use these facilities would have a 5 star experience
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Meriton never disappoints, another fabulous stay
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Excellent room amenities, clean and spacious.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise
Great, spacious, clean room - more like a mini unit with all amenities and a fantastic balcony beach view. The pool area both indoors and outdoors was lovely and a bit of a treat for me to get to have a jacuzzi and steam room. A couple of issues with the room keys but resolved quickly and lifts were ...
Reviewed on Nov 14, 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.
