East Coast Australia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in East Coast Australia
Sydney Central Business District
Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Sydney Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House, and jump on the metro at Martin Place Station or St. James Station to see more of the city.
Surfers Paradise
Home of the Arts and Budds Beach 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.
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.
Darling Harbour
Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Darling Harbour. Check out top attractions like Australian National Maritime Museum and Sydney Lyric Theatre, and jump on the metro at Pyrmont Bay Light Rail Station or The Star Station to see more of the city.
Brisbane Central Business District
Are you interested in beautiful gardens, stunning river views and popular shops? A visit to Brisbane Central Business District might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Waterfront Brisbane and Brisbane Riverside Markets.
Noosa Heads
A noteworthy feature of Noosa Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Noosa National Park and Hastings Street.
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Clean room! Slippers were placed on either side of the king bed. Room was all ready and waiting for us. It was very noisy on the street side at night which isn’t something they can really change. The only improvement the room needs is actual drawers! All of the ones under the TV are filled with coffee ...
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Shangri-La Sydney
Amazing staff, spotless and modern. Best views! Very much worth the money!!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Great location nice clean rooms. Free body boards.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites
Room was nice and clean, location is central. Stated that airport shuttle was available but it actually costs money so that felt a little bit of a lie.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Meriton Suites Kent Street, Sydney
Great location, spacious room, good amenities. We stayed Friday to Thursday, and we had one housekeeping service on Tuesday. This entailed emptying of bins and replacement of toiletries, but not remaking beds or hotel-style clean.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Friendly courteous staff Perfect location Beautiful apartment
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
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Popular places to visit
Circular Quay
Flanked by the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney’s transportation hub is one of the prettiest terminals in the world.
Sydney Opera House
One of the world’s most famous buildings is surprisingly accessible; take in a show or just take a stroll to admire this astonishing building.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Stroll from end-to-end or climb to the top; either way, Sydney’s “Coat Hanger” serves up memories to last a lifetime.
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.
Manly Beach
Take one of Sydney's most popular ferry rides to discover calm coves and surf beaches, restaurants, bars, shopping and spectacular views.
Australia Zoo
Cuddle a koala, feed kangaroos or watch a crocodile show at this famous wildlife park, the former playground of the late crocodile hunter Steve Irwin.
Things to do
Wineglass Bay Cruise from Coles Bay
