South East Queensland
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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 Cavill Avenue and Surfers Paradise Beach 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Mount Tamborine
Mountain views, gardens, and spas are some highlights of Mount Tamborine. Make a stop by Tamborine National Park or Escarpment Massage and Day Spa while you're exploring.
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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.
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.
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.
- Warner Bros. Movie World
- Dreamworld
- Surfers Paradise Beach
- Cavill Avenue
- Robina Town Centre
- Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
- Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
- Slingshot
- Springbrook National Park
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Burleigh Beach
- Currumbin Beach
- Lamington National Park
- SkyPoint Observation Deck
- Broadwater Parklands
- Cbus Super Stadium
- Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
- Marina Mirage Shopping Centre