Chinatown Travel Guide
Gold Coast
Popular places to visit
Kirra Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Kirra Beach during your travels in Gold Coast? Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Surfers Paradise Beach
This stretch of beach is known for its regular sets of rolling waves, with high-rise hotels and bustling nightlife along the sandy shore.
Warner Bros. Movie World
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.
The Star Gold Coast
Why not try your luck with a visit to The Star Gold Coast during your visit to Gold Coast? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Cavill Avenue
Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
Learn about the events happening in Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre during your trip to Gold Coast. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing City Lights Cruise
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
Surfers Paradise: Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Midday River Cruise
Top hotels in Chinatown
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
"Our room smelt like stale mildew and cigarettes. It had a really bad odour. People had likely been smoking in the covered balcony and it had that old smoke smell while thew rest of the suite just smelt damp. The hallway smelt like McDonalds. The3 beds were the worst beds Ive ever slept on in a hotel, ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Dorsett Gold Coast
"Great location, well appointed"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Voco Gold Coast
"Clean"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
"Breakfast was great room clean"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
"Had a great stay. Fantastic location. Large 1 bedroom apartment. Very quick check in and was so impressed that i was able to have my room so early. Parking was easy and safe. Very clean room. It was quiet however the construction works across the road were not in progress due to the rain so i am ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Sea World Resort
"Great place to stay to get"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
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.
Main Beach
Main Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Tedder Avenue and Marina Mirage Shopping Centre, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Gold Coast.
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.
Surfers Paradise
Cavill Avenue and Home of the Arts 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.
Runaway Bay
Visitors to Runaway Bay enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Pine Ridge Conservation Park is worth a stop.
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.
