Gold Coast Vacation & Tourism Guide

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Great Recommendations from Real Travelers

1. Outrigger Twin Towns Resort

Real Traveler Rating: 3.0 out of 5 based on 1 review from 1 source

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Based on 1 review from 1 source.

2. The Towers of Chevron...

from $193.84

3. Swell Resort

4. Breakfree Diamond Beach

5. Palazzo Colonnades

from $108.75

6. Aristocrat

from $111.58

7. Ocean Pacific

8. Conrad Jupiters

9. Ipanema

from $99.58

10. Artique Resort

from $78.40

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1. Hard Rock Cafe

... neon Gibson guitar to enter this Surfers Paradise version of the iconic Hard Rock chain. Live music is featured every Friday night, and sometimes on Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons. Check website for weekly live music... more
2. Sea World

... draw of Sea World is the marine life — dolphins, sharks and polar bears included. The park also features thrills like Jet Rescue, where you can join the Sea World team on an animal rescue, and the awesome Ray Reef exh... more

Real Travelers who've been to Sea World

Clare & Colin in Southport, Queensland said

… Sea World, Wet and Wild.… continue reading »
3. Billy's Beach House Hotel

... central hub of Surfers, right opposite the beach, this multi-faceted venue attracts a lot of action. Attached to a hotel with a pool, the Beach House features a restaurant serving good pub food including a selection of dish... more
4. Coolangatta

A wonderful family beach holiday area, Coolangatta offers many beaches to choose from, depending on the waves and wind (surf or sun bake), to find the best spot for the children and Mum and Dad. Many vantage points to just obse... more

Real Travelers who've been to Coolangatta

kamescher in Brisbane, Byron Bay, & Coolangatta said

… quieter beach. We could see Surfer's Paradise & it's 25 skyscrapers from our hotel in Coolangatta. The area… continue reading »
5. Dreamworld

Located 40 minutes south of Brisbane, Dreamworld boasts two of the tallest and fastest rides in the world: "The Giant Drop" and "The Tower of Terror". Movie-buffs may enjoy the IMAX theater with a six-story high screen, and kid... more

Real Travelers who've been to Dreamworld

Trish and Paul in Wet 'n Wild! said

… DreamWorld today but decided to go to Wet n Wild and have fun in the water instead. So we had breakfast and packed our togs… continue reading »
6. Currumbin Bird Sanctuary

You can observe hundreds of animals at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, where you can see observe rare and native species. One of the highlights of the sanctuary is the lorikeet feeding, which will "deafen" and thrill you. You... more
7. Warner Brothers Movie World

Hollywood comes to the Gold Coast in this feature-packed, all-action theme park. Warner's favorite characters, past and present, are featured in rides that will thrill, spill and delight all members of the family. The heart-pum... more

Real Travelers who've been to Warner Brothers Movie World

Travelbibi in Helensvale said

… "Warner Brothers Movie World". Wir haben zwei Shows gesehen und vier Fahrten gemacht. Wir hatten maechtig viel Spass. Nix… continue reading »
8. Paradise Country

Rub noses with a koala or feed the roos. Ask someone to click a snap when you are busy enjoying the company of these animals. Paradise Country is the place where you can fulfill all your farming fantasies and have a relaxing da... more
9. Sanctuary Cove Golf Course

Sanctuary Cove is one of Australia's most prestigious resorts and its two golf courses (The Pines and The Palms) are world class. Golf's biggest names, such as Greg Norman and Arnold Palmer, have played the lush, 18-hole course... more
10. Royal Pines Resort Golf Club

Set in leafy Ashmore, just minutes from Surfers Paradise and featuring two magnificent 18-hole courses at the Royal Pines Resort Golf Club, which is a golfers paradise. In addition, the resort features a 27-hole putting course,... more

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1. Domani's Restaurant

Domani's menu selection is as varied as the clientele, proving the versatility of this restaurant. The interior has a very natural feel with decor and furnishings encompassing a very earthy tone. Sparkling water is complimentar... more
2. Grumpy's Wharf and Grill

There are two equally tempting restaurants under the Grumpy's name at this Main Beach complex. The Wharf Restaurant is the larger, more business-oriented restaurant, compared to the family-style Grill. Whether your choice if fo... more
3. Fireplace

The cooking is done right before your eyes in the magnificent fireplace of this timber-paneled restaurant, Fireplace. Standing majestically in front of the stone fireplace, a marble table shelters the fire's cast-iron frame. Th... more
4. King Arthur's Table

Despite the very English sounding name, King Arthur's Table offers a rare opportunity to indulge in some uniquely Australian cuisine, such as kangaroo, emu and crocodile. In contrast, the decor is very English, with dark wood... more
5. Arakawa

You will have a truly authentic Japanese dining experience at Arakawa located in the Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast. Separate areas offer you a choice of a la carte dining, a Sushi Bar or Teppanyaki style, where your pers... more