Where to stay

The official city guide for Australia’s Gold Coast.

If you’re after local tips on where to stay, best places to eat everything in between, you’re in for a treat. Maybe you’re here for our stunning beaches, the chilled vibes of Burleigh Heads or the salty-chic of Broadbeach. Maybe it’s the unmistakeable pulse of Surfers Paradise, our coastal lifestyle or our botanic backyard. Maybe it’s chance. Whatever brought you this way, we’re glad you made it. So, pour yourself a drink, pull up a chair and settle in…

Local Love

Find out what to see, where to eat and what to do on the Gold Coast with advice from local experts.

48 HOUR FAMILY ITINERARY

Make school holidays enjoyable for the whole family. Follow this guide for parental bliss AND kiddy heaven.

ESCAPE TO THE HINTERLAND

Think cosy nights in, a morning soundtrack featuring rainforest birds and wistful wanders to sparkling waterfalls.

GASTRONOMY GUIDE

Night bites, quirky cafes, hatted restaurants, street food, alfresco wine bars and craft beer tap houses –our culinary scene is in fine form.

YOUR ACCOMMODATION SORTED

This city was born for hosting. Let this guide help you secure your home away from home.

ARTS AND CULTURE

Dedicated cultural spaces with weekly gigs, galleries, good times, and incredible events throughout the year.

10 WILDLIFE EXPERIENCES

A city with incredible natural surroundings lends itself to unexpected and humbling encounters.

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Neighbourhoods

Your guide to all the places to see while on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. From the beaches of Surfers Paradise to the hinterland of Tamborine Mountain.

Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast is one of Australia's most iconic - not to mention, most celebrated – holiday destinations.

Broadbeach

Broadbeach, south of Surfers Paradise is a precinct full of cafes, restaurants, retailers and is a friendly beachfront...

Tamborine Mountain

Some say this is the green behind the gold which makes the Gold Coast so seductive, and it's easy to see why...

Burleigh Heads

Acclaimed for its beachside village vibe, Burleigh Heads is dotted with an array of excellent cafes...

Southern Gold Coast

This southern entertainment hub with restaurants, cafes and bars is surrounded by some of the best surf beaches.

Lamington National Park

Lamington National Park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area...

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Things to see & do

Looking for things to see and do while on the Gold Coast? You've come to the right place! Browse attractions, tours and restaurants below.

Attractions

From exhilarating rides and endless waterslides to natural wonderlands & close up wildlife encounters.

Tours

No matter where in the world you travel, there's nothing like having a local to show you around.

Restaurants

The Coast is a place where night bites, hatted restaurants, street-eats and breweries are all served with a side of alfresco.

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Accommodation

Hotels, apartments, ocean-side accommodation properties with breathtaking views, secluded mountain villas… the Gold Coast has it all.