Merrimac
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.
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
Gold Coast Kayaking & Snorkelling Tour (2.5 Hours)
Gold Coast's Favourite Learn to Surf Lesson (Ages 13+)
Gold Coast: Surfers Parasailing with Free Photos
Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon Flight with Champagne Breakfast
1.5 hr Jet Ski Safari tour to South Stradbroke Island!
Top hotels in Merrimac
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Good
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
voco Gold Coast by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
The room was spotless and amazing. Lots of things to do to if you just wanted to stay in the hotel but let’s To Do outside. It’s an extremely clean. Definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
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
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Amazing, great hotel
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Mantra Legends Hotel
We loved everything about our stay
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Merrimac
Robina
Well liked for its shopping and golf courses, Robina is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Cbus Super Stadium and Robina Town Centre, and jump on the metro at Robina Station to get around the city.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Merrimac
- Warner Bros. Movie World
- Dreamworld
- Surfers Paradise Beach
- Cavill Avenue
- Robina Town Centre
- Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
- Coolangatta Beach
- Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
- Burleigh Beach
- Springbrook National Park
- Chevron Renaissance
- Currumbin Beach
- Royal Pines Resort Golf Course
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- SkyPoint Observation Deck
- Broadbeach Beach
- Snapper Rocks
