North Gold Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Dreamworld featuring rides
Dreamworld which includes rides
Dreamworld featuring rides

Where to stay in North Gold Coast

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Hope Island

Hope Island is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club and Sanctuary Cove Marina 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
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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
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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
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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 Marina and Harbour Town.

Paradise Point
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Coombabah

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

Coombabah
Hope Harbour Hotel
Hope Harbour Hotel
3 out of 5
11 John Lund Dr, Hope Island, QLD
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a golf course. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
6.6/10 (1,007 reviews)
"Nice place to stay but no kitchen utensils had to go to the restaurant to get bowls and spoons for the kids to have breakfast. No milk on fridge for a cuppa either but generally was a stay. The staff were super friendly"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

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Hope Harbour Hotel
voco Gold Coast by IHG
voco Gold Coast by IHG
4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is ฿3,548 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿3,548
฿3,903 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Location was great, light rail right outside & easy parking on site"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

voco Gold Coast by IHG
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Novotel Surfers Paradise
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is ฿3,606 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿3,606
฿3,966 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,228 reviews)
"Amazing property"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Novotel Surfers Paradise
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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 4-star beach aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (502 reviews)
"The place was nice and quiet. It is apartment so put Hotel is tricky a little because there is no room service as hotel and you need to manage your own things. Check in was difficult with no internet as the instructions was sent after arriving the distance and likely no internet."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

The Peninsula at Hope Island
Azzura Greens Resort
Azzura Greens Resort
4 out of 5
2 Activa Way, Hope Island, QLD
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (567 reviews)
"The property is so well presently and the rooms are more like homes are sensational Have asked to extend my stay it was that good and affordable"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Azzura Greens Resort
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
5 out of 5
86 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (889 reviews)
"The view from our room is beautiful."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
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Popular places to visit

Dreamworld showing rides

Dreamworld

5/5(3 reviews)

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

3/5(1 review)

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 seaside 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 beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly 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

Daytime Scenic Rim Glow Worm Tour + Hop on Hop off Bus

Daytime Scenic Rim Glow Worm Tour + Hop on Hop off Bus

฿2,860
per adult
Daytime Scenic Rim Glow Worm Tour + Hop on Hop off Bus
The manta of Byron Bay

Byron Bay, Bangalow and Gold Coast Day Tour from Brisbane

฿5,698
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Byron Bay, Bangalow and Gold Coast Day Tour from Brisbane
Gold Coast: Learn to Surf Experience with Lunch & Activities

Gold Coast: Learn to Surf Experience with Lunch & Activities

฿2,944
per adult
Gold Coast: Learn to Surf Experience with Lunch & Activities
Private Half-Day Southern Gold Coast Highlights Supercar Tour

Private Half-Day Southern Gold Coast Highlights Supercar Tour

฿9,532
per traveller
Private Half-Day Southern Gold Coast Highlights Supercar Tour
Gold Coast: Whale Watching

Gold Coast: Whale Watching

฿2,521
per adult
Gold Coast: Whale Watching
Miami: Group Surf Lesson

Miami: Group Surf Lesson

฿1,377
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Miami: Group Surf Lesson
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