Miami Travel Guide
Gold Coast





Popular places to visit

North Burleigh Lookout
Learn about the local history of Gold Coast when you take a trip to North Burleigh Lookout. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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.

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.

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.

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

Sea World
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?
Things to do

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Midday River Cruise

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise

Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass

Infinity Attraction - Admission

Gold Coast Buffet Lunch Sightseeing Cruise

Surfers Paradise: Guided Gold Coast Amphibious Bus Tour
Top hotels in Miami

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Overall the stay was very good in most aspects, the only concern i had was the condition of the room itself the bathroom was in need of a bit of a freshen up , the mirror needed replacing and there were several rust spots on the door frame, also some mould spots around the roof in the cupboard area ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Novotel Surfers Paradise
Fantastic location. In the heart of everything. Mainten
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

voco Gold Coast by IHG
Everything good
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Overall it’s good
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Dorsett Gold Coast
Loved the location. Staff were friendly. Room was always clean. The facilities were very nicec
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Excellent location and great amenities within the room. Just would have been better if there were on-site food services eg a breakfast room, but overall great place to stay.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Miami

Burleigh Waters
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Burleigh Waters. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockland Burleigh Heads Shopping Centre or Burleigh Knoll Conservation Park.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
