Ormeau Travel Guide

Gold Coast

I had the pleasure of being involved with the Save the Ormeau Bottle Tree association a few years ago and was taken to a special spot to see this magnificent fellow. It's a 60+ foot Ormeau Bottle Tree, one of only about 150 examples in existence of various sizes from small saplings to this grandfather of them all. They are in danger of extinction from the Quarries which surround its habitat. This unique species of Bottle Tree is the only one native to this small area of South East Queensland and is only found in a 6 square kilometre area. It along with some 20 different flora & fauna species have also been discovered unique to this small area, there's something special about the hills around this small northern Gold Coast town.
I had the pleasure of being involved with the Save the Ormeau Bottle Tree association a few years ago and was taken to a special spot to see this magnificent fellow. It's a 60+ foot Ormeau Bottle Tree, one of only about 150 examples in existence of various sizes from small saplings to this grandfather of them all. They are in danger of extinction from the Quarries which surround its habitat. This unique species of Bottle Tree is the only one native to this small area of South East Queensland and is only found in a 6 square kilometre area. It along with some 20 different flora & fauna species have also been discovered unique to this small area, there's something special about the hills around this small northern Gold Coast town.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Ormeau

Novotel Surfers Paradise

Novotel Surfers Paradise

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is ฿3,785 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
฿3,785
฿4,163 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,445 reviews)
The drinking glasses were not washed properly. Full of soap. The hotel also lost power for 5 - 6 hours around 9 pm until 2-3 am and we were not notified or informed/ even a simple apology during checkout .we had to sleep without the air con in the humid QLD weather. Location was great.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Novotel Surfers Paradise
voco Gold Coast by IHG

voco Gold Coast by IHG

4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is ฿3,524 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
฿3,524
฿3,877 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Staff was excellent

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

voco Gold Coast by IHG
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
158 Ferny Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is ฿8,991 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
฿8,991
฿9,890 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Spotless and great service

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
Mantra Legends Hotel

Mantra Legends Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd. & Laycock St Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is ฿3,480 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
฿3,480
฿3,480 total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
Asked for interconnecting rooms Only when checking in was told they were not interconnecting Asked and reception advised we don't have any rooms . Staff replied we did see your request . I said and no one thought to advise us . No reply . If we had known we would have booked elsewhere due to having ...

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Mantra Legends Hotel
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

5 out of 5
86 The Esplanade Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is ฿3,925 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿3,925
฿4,317 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,062 reviews)
Nice room and balcony

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
QT Gold Coast

QT Gold Coast

5 out of 5
Cnr Gold Coast Highway And Staghorn Ave Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is ฿5,551 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿5,551
฿6,106 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Room was loverly with a great view over the beach , unfortunately the weather was bad and no swimming possible . Friday night they have a great Latin music night with a great bunch of locals attending. The buffet breakfast was fantastic with a great variety of food. Staff at the front desk very friendly ...

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

QT Gold Coast
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Other neighbourhoods around Ormeau

suburb by the coast

Hope Island

Hope Island is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Sanctuary Cove Marina and Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club while you're in town.

Hope Island
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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.

Runaway Bay
Southport Australia From Labrador

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.

Labrador
Main Beach featuring general coastal views, a skyscraper and a sandy 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.

Southport
Southport which includes a sandy beach, swimming and tropical scenes

Main Beach

Main Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Marina Mirage Shopping Centre and Tedder Avenue, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Gold Coast.

Main Beach
Surfers Paradise showing a city, a sunset and a sandy beach

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.

Surfers Paradise


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