North Gold Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A visit to the Gold Coast is not complete without Venturing a little west to the Coombabah Conservation Parklands. Here you can immerse yourself in walks through Melaluecas, along boardwalks and marvel at the swamp like conditions. Not only are the walks enchanting, you can almost be guaranteed of a meeting with kangaroos, wallabies and koalas. This place is one you can't go to just once. Get out and explore. #hiking #weekendgetaway #colourful
A visit to the Gold Coast is not complete without Venturing a little west to the Coombabah Conservation Parklands. Here you can immerse yourself in walks through Melaluecas, along boardwalks and marvel at the swamp like conditions. Not only are the walks enchanting, you can almost be guaranteed of a meeting with kangaroos, wallabies and koalas. This place is one you can't go to just once. Get out and explore. #hiking #weekendgetaway #colourful
Shooting astro at South Stradbroke Island over the weekend and the weather conditions couldn't have been better for capturing the Milky Way. I got this shot early in the evening as the Milky Way rose above the ocean and I thought I'd give the image some scale by standing on the small sand dune with a light.
Just across the Broadwater from the Gold Coast in Queensland is South Stradbroke Island, one of only 15 sand based islands in the world, and home to Couran Cove Resort. This island getaway is made up of 1,800 acres of conservation park, so you know you’re walking into pristine nature. And it's one of the few places on the East Coast of Australia where you can see the sun rise in the east of the island and set on the west.
Dreamworld featuring rides

Where to stay in North Gold Coast

suburb by the coast

Hope Island

Hope Island is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Sanctuary Cove Marina and Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club while you're in town.

Hope Island
Dreamworld featuring rides

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.

Coomera
Sanctuary Cove Waterfront Living, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Sanctuary Cove

4/5(2 area reviews)

Restaurants, golf courses and gardens are some highlights of Sanctuary Cove. Make a stop by Sanctuary Cove Marina or Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club while you're exploring.

Sanctuary Cove
Ephraim Island Gold Coast Queensland Australia

Paradise Point

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paradise Point and surrounding area, you can visit Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club and Sanctuary Cove Marina.

Paradise Point
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Arundel

While visiting Arundel, you might make a stop by sights like Coombabah Lakes Conservation Area and Morrie Glasman Oval.

Arundel
A visit to the Gold Coast is not complete without Venturing a little west to the Coombabah Conservation Parklands. Here you can immerse yourself in walks through Melaluecas, along boardwalks and marvel at the swamp like conditions. Not only are the walks enchanting, you can almost be guaranteed of a meeting with kangaroos, wallabies and koalas. This place is one you can't go to just once. Get out and explore. #hiking #weekendgetaway #colourful

Coombabah

Travellers like the golf courses in Coombabah, and Lakeside Country Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Coombabah
Novotel Surfers Paradise

Novotel Surfers Paradise

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is ฿3,778 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
฿3,778
฿4,155 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,424 reviews)
Loved our stay. Clean room, lovely staff. Very convenient room service and cant beat the location. Close to everything

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Novotel Surfers Paradise
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
158 Ferny Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is ฿9,174 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿9,174
฿10,092 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
Great staff, fantastic facilities!

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
Dorsett Gold Coast

Dorsett Gold Coast

4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue Broadbeach QLD
The price is ฿3,328 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
฿3,328
฿3,661 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,513 reviews)
Grea hotel

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Dorsett Gold Coast
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The Peninsula at Hope Island

The Peninsula at Hope Island

4 out of 5
5101 Harbourview Drive Hope Island QLD
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Warner Bros. Movie World and Dreamworld ...
8/10 Very Good! (546 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

The Peninsula at Hope Island
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway Broadbeach QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,493 reviews)
The room was great with all the amenities needed. Staff was pleasant and overall, a very positive experience.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

5 out of 5
86 The Esplanade Surfers Paradise QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,042 reviews)
love the place, will return

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
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Popular places to visit

Dreamworld showing rides

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.

Dreamworld
WhiteWater World showing a water park and a pool

WhiteWater World

Enjoy the adrenaline rush as you slide down some of the coolest waterslides and rides in Australia.

WhiteWater World

Sanctuary Cove Marina

Explore the waterfront of Sanctuary Cove Marina and enjoy other activities such as golfing in Gold Coast. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Sanctuary Cove Marina

Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Gold Coast at Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club

Parkwood International Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Gold Coast at Parkwood International Golf Course. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Parkwood International Golf Course

Coombabah Lakes Conservation Area

Enjoy a trip to Coombabah Lakes Conservation Area and popular activities such as golfing in Gold Coast. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Coombabah Lakes Conservation Area

Things to do

Astra Lumina Gold Coast at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Astra Lumina Night Walk at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

฿1,063
per adult
Astra Lumina Night Walk at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
The Tweed: Husk Farm Distillery Tour

The Tweed: Husk Farm Distillery Tour

฿1,042
per adult
The Tweed: Husk Farm Distillery Tour
Snorkeling with Turtles at Cook Island Aquatic Reserve

Snorkeling with Turtles – Cook Island Marine Reserve

฿2,939
per adult
Snorkeling with Turtles – Cook Island Marine Reserve
Catch a Crab

Catch a Crab Tour with Optional Seafood Lunch

฿2,019
per adult
Catch a Crab Tour with Optional Seafood Lunch
Byron Bay and Bangalow from Gold Coast

Byron Bay and Bangalow from Gold Coast

฿4,124
per adult
Byron Bay and Bangalow from Gold Coast
Learn to Surf at Coolangatta on the Gold Coast

Learn to Surf at Coolangatta on the Gold Coast

฿1,786
per adult
Learn to Surf at Coolangatta on the Gold Coast
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