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 Burleigh Head National 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 Tallebudgera Creek and Palm Beach 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 Tedder Avenue and Marina Mirage Shopping Centre.

Main Beach
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 ₩342,286 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
₩342,286
₩376,515 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (626 reviews)
"Amazing room with amazing views. Very clean apartment. Fantastic service and all quite convenient"

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Novotel Surfers Paradise

Novotel Surfers Paradise

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is ₩158,043 per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
₩158,043
₩173,847 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
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! (1,303 reviews)
"Friendly staff Great location Hotel amenities Great breakfast Comfy beds Definitely recommend…"

Reviewed on Oct 20, 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 ₩168,185 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
₩168,185
₩185,003 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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! (1,012 reviews)
"Great accomodation, pools.!"

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

voco Gold Coast by IHG
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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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (957 reviews)
"Check-in young lady (Kristy/Kirsty) was super lovely. Jinny is a darling, she’s a keeper!"

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
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! (4,393 reviews)
"Nice staff"

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
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! (4,457 reviews)
"One Bedroom Apt was great. Very clean and modern. Had kitchen, dishwasher and laundry facilities which were great. Nice views from Rooms & Balcony. Staff were very friendly & helpful. Would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on Oct 17, 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)

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.

Warner Bros. Movie World
Cavill Avenue featuring night scenes, a city and shopping

Cavill Avenue

4/5(100 reviews)

Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.

Cavill Avenue
Dreamworld featuring rides

Dreamworld

4/5(53 reviews)

Australia’s biggest amusement park features exciting themed areas with everything from tigers and thrilling rides to vintage V8 super cars and TV characters.

Dreamworld
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)

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?

Sea World
Surfers Paradise Beach which includes skyline, general coastal views and central business district

Surfers Paradise Beach

4.5/5(182 reviews)

This stretch of beach is known for its regular sets of rolling waves, with high-rise hotels and bustling nightlife along the sandy shore.

Surfers Paradise Beach
Wet\'n\'Wild Water World which includes a waterpark

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

4.5/5(42 reviews)

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.

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

Cities near South East Queensland

Roma Street Parkland which includes a high rise building, a city and a river or creek

Brisbane

Gold Coast

Gold Coast

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