Palm Beach Travel Guide

Gold Coast

Palm Beach

Popular places to visit

Movie World featuring rides

Warner Bros. Movie World

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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.

Warner Bros. Movie World
Cavill Avenue featuring shopping, a city and night scenes

Cavill Avenue

4/5(31 reviews)

Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.

Cavill Avenue
Dreamworld showing rides

Dreamworld

5/5(3 reviews)

Australia’s biggest amusement park features exciting themed areas with everything from tigers and thrilling rides to vintage V8 super cars and TV characters.

Dreamworld
Sea World

Sea World

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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?

Sea World
Surfers Paradise Beach which includes a sandy beach, skyline and cbd

Surfers Paradise Beach

4.5/5(66 reviews)

This stretch of beach is known for its regular sets of rolling waves, with high-rise hotels and bustling nightlife along the sandy shore.

Surfers Paradise Beach
Coolangatta Beach featuring a coastal town, a sandy beach and a sunset

Coolangatta Beach

4.5/5(38 reviews)

This city at the southern tip of the Gold Coast has some of the most pristine beaches, and clear water for swimming, fishing and diving.

Coolangatta Beach

Things to do

Gold Coast: 2-Hour Private Surf Lesson with Photo Package

Gold Coast: 2-Hour Private Surf Lesson with Photo Package

฿2,494
per adult
Gold Coast: 2-Hour Private Surf Lesson with Photo Package
Miami: Group Surf Lesson

Miami: Group Surf Lesson

฿1,351
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Miami: Group Surf Lesson
Transparent Kayaking around Tangalooma Shipwrecks

Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

฿3,721
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Gold Coast: Daytime Glow Worm Caves and Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Gold Coast: Daytime Glow Worm Caves and Hop-on Hop-off Tour

฿2,390
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gold Coast: Daytime Glow Worm Caves and Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Natural Bridge Springbrook National Park

Natural Bridge & Springbrook Waterfalls Tour

฿2,558
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Natural Bridge & Springbrook Waterfalls Tour
Scenic Rim Luxury PAYG Tasting Experience from the Gold Coast

Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain

฿2,058
per adult
Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain
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Top hotels in Palm Beach

Palm Beach Hotel
Palm Beach Hotel
3 out of 5
1118 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach, QLD
The price is ฿2,086 per night from 12 May to 13 May
฿2,086
฿2,295 total
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (530 reviews)
"I didn’t like that there was carpet underneath the sink in the room but other than that I was quite pleased with my stay"

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025

Palm Beach Hotel
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Novotel Surfers Paradise
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is ฿3,392 per night from 27 May to 28 May
฿3,392
฿3,732 total
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,234 reviews)
"Nice stay"

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025

Novotel Surfers Paradise
voco Gold Coast by IHG
voco Gold Coast by IHG
4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,588 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
฿3,588
฿3,946 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Easy access to the market, good options of restaurants available within 2 mins walking distance. Good location at good price. Bruce Bishop Car Parking, 5min walking from hotel."

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025

voco Gold Coast by IHG
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
5 out of 5
8 Casino Drive, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is ฿5,108 per night from 11 May to 12 May
฿5,108
฿5,619 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 8 restaurants and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (949 reviews)
"Very comfortable room & facilities - staff were very helpful & friendly"

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2025

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
5 out of 5
81 Surf Parade, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is ฿3,729 per night from 19 May to 20 May
฿3,729
฿4,102 total
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The spa was broken and not hot or useable. My check was at 3.20, when at latest it should have been 3pm - very poor"

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2025

Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is ฿3,612 per night from 11 May to 12 May
฿3,612
฿3,973 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,191 reviews)
"Meriton was amazing.. Cian from the front desk was incredible.. The service from Cian was beyond exceptional.. restaurants and shopping where walking distance.. Will definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2025

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
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Other neighbourhoods around Palm Beach

Burleigh Beach showing a high-rise building, city views and general coastal views

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.

Burleigh Heads
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary showing forests and a river or creek

Currumbin

Unique features of Currumbin include the beaches and spas. Make a stop by Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary or Currumbin Beach while you're exploring the area.

Currumbin
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Tugun

Tugun is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Tugun Beach and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary while you're in town.

Tugun
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Miami

Miami is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Miami One Shopping Centre or Nobby Beach.

Miami
Mermaid Beach

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.

Mermaid Beach
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Mermaid Waters

Unique features of Mermaid Waters include the bars and casinos. Make a stop by Broadbeach Sports and Recreation Centre or Gold Coast Seniors Tennis Club while you're exploring the area.

Mermaid Waters

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