Main Beach Travel Guide
Gold Coast





Popular places to visit

Sea World
Bring the children to Sea World and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Gold Coast. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the golf courses.

Marina Mirage Shopping Centre
During your visit to Gold Coast, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Marina Mirage Shopping Centre. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or seek out the golf courses.

Doug Jennings Park
Doug Jennings Park is just one of the places to see in Gold Coast, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and spas in this family-friendly area.

Tedder Avenue
During your visit to Gold Coast, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Tedder Avenue. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Federation Walk Coastal Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Federation Walk Coastal Reserve, a lovely green space in Gold Coast. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this romantic area.

Warner Bros. Movie World
Enjoy the excitement at Warner Bros. Movie World and see why people love this theme park in Gold Coast. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Top hotels in Main Beach

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast
so excited when I booked this property, it was higher price than most properties in surfers Paradise Gold Coast arrived. Everything is dated carpet in the hallways ice machines didn’t work the entire time on each floor bathrooms are a combination triangular Jacuzzi shower bathtub terrible open the ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Imperial Hotel Gold Coast
Loved every detail and felt like I was away in italy
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Sea World Resort
Friendly staff, room was great
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Xanadu Main Beach Resort
Apartment was clean, comfortable and spacious. Facilities were excellent and property was close to restaurants, beach and light rail.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Novotel Surfers Paradise
Great stay! Clean room, friendly staff, and a relaxing pool area. The spa was warm and comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Voco Gold Coast
The staff were polite and helpful and i would recommend Voco to friends and family
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Main Beach

Southport
Beaches, spas and theme parks are some highlights of Southport. Make a stop by Australia Fair Shopping Centre or Gold Coast Aquatic Centre while you're exploring.

Surfers Paradise
Home of the Arts and Budds Beach are a few top attractions in Surfers Paradise. Hop around the city on the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station and check out the area's stunning beaches, luxurious spas and popular shops.

Labrador
Labrador is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cooke Murphy Oval or Harley Park.

Broadbeach Waters
Broadbeach Waters is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dracula's Cabaret and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.

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.

Carrara
Golf courses, restaurants and beaches highlight some of the noteworthy features of Carrara. Make a stop by Emerald Lakes Golf Club or People First Stadium while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
