Runaway Bay Travel Guide
Gold Coast
Visit Runaway Bay
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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?
Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
Get an adrenaline kick gliding through caves and tunnels or plunging down a giant water slide, or simply float and splash in a relaxing pool.
Things to do
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
All-Inclusive Saona Island Tour by Speedboat & Catamaran
Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass
Surfers Paradise: Guided Gold Coast Amphibious Bus Tour
Infinity Attraction - Admission
Top hotels in Runaway Bay
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Good selection of options and was changed up daily. Really enjoyed the stay and was in a great location.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Just what u would expect when ur paying over $300 a night
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
voco Gold Coast by IHG
Everything was excellent. Staff was very polite. Highly recommended to stay in your hotel
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Mantra Legends Hotel
Blonde hair girl at reception was very helpful, room was nice and clean and security at night made us feel safe and helped with directions to where we needed to go. 10/10 for hotel location and our short stay. Thank you!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
This was a great hotel. Clean, perfect location. It has great restaurants. The rooms are great. We enjoyed staying here very much
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Mantra on View Hotel
Amazing stay would be awesome if next door the nightclub wasnt so noisy. So if you can sleep through anything or want to party please stay here it is one of the most beautiful motels we have stayed in. Easy access to anywhere by foot
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Runaway Bay
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.
Hope Island
Hope Island is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club and Sanctuary Cove Marina while you're in town.
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.
Gaven
While Gaven isn't home to many top sights, Coombabah Lakes Conservation Area and Warner Bros. Movie World are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Coomera
Unique features of Coomera include the theme parks and restaurants. Make a stop by Dreamworld or WhiteWater World while you're exploring the area.