Sorrento 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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
Infinity Attraction - Admission
Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Midday River Cruise
All-Inclusive Saona Island Tour by Speedboat & Catamaran
Top hotels in Sorrento
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
The staff were great the room was good but it wasn’t serviced and I had to ask for milk and coffee the second day
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Mantra Legends Hotel
We loved everything about our stay
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Reasonable place great location right in surfers paradise. However pool shut every day until 4pm due to maintenance disappointing!!
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
voco Gold Coast by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Amazing as per usual. Great service and location. Gorgeous venue.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Brilliant location. Hotel was great except the room lacked a bit of attention - floors badly needed a mop.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sorrento
Broadbeach Waters
Broadbeach Waters is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dracula's Cabaret and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.
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.
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.
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.
Mermaid Waters
Unique features of Mermaid Waters include the bars and casinos. Make a stop by Broadbeach Sports and Recreation Centre or Gold Coast Seniors Tennis Club while you're exploring the area.
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.
