Mermaid Waters Travel Guide
Gold Coast
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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.

Kirra Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Kirra Beach, a popular beach in Gold Coast. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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?
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 Mermaid Waters

Nightelier Mermaid Waters
Fronk desk people very courteous
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Nobby Beach Holiday Village
Very good service
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Novotel Surfers Paradise
Friendly efficient staff
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Beautiful room. Great afternoon tea on level 22.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

voco Gold Coast by IHG
Location, easy access to the beach, cafes, restaurants. Friendly service.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Dorsett Gold Coast
Great stay at the Dorsett Gold Coast.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mermaid Waters

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.

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.