Gaven Travel Guide
Gold Coast
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
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises
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
Top hotels in Gaven
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Breakfast absolutely amazing. We stay for 6 nights and enjoynit every day. Good selection of healthy items and plenty of coffe selection too. Loved it.
Reviewed on 15 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
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Clean room and staff
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
voco Gold Coast by IHG
staff good
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Mantra on View Hotel
goodx location and price
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Waz a stunning property good view great towels
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gaven
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.
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.
Carrara
Golf courses, restaurants and beaches highlight some of the noteworthy features of Carrara. Make a stop by People First Stadium or Carrara Sports Complex while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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 Marina Mirage Shopping Centre and Tedder Avenue, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Gold Coast.
Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise Beach 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.
