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 seaside 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.
Tedder Avenue
During your visit to Gold Coast, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Tedder Avenue. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Sand Pumping Jetty
Sand Pumping Jetty is just one of the places to see in Gold Coast, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and golf courses in this family-friendly area.
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
Imperial Hotel Gold Coast
Was wash clean an parking was easy
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast
Amazing resort,close to the beach,great pool and swim up bar. All staff are super friendly,happy and courteous! Special shout out to Marie for helping us with an issue with our room and for her generosity!! The rooms are probably a bit dated, but we did not spend too much time in our room anyway. ...
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Sea World Resort
My family loved the offer of accommodation and park tickets
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Xanadu Main Beach Resort
We got a fully renovated apartment with all we need. The view was great 👍
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Clean, spacious rooms.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Great place to stay , excellent breakfast
Reviewed on 4 Jan 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 Chevron Renaissance 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 Ian Dipple Lagoon or Cooke Murphy Oval.
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.
Mermaid Beach
Mermaid Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Nobby Beach and Putt Putt Golf Mermaid Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Gold Coast.
