Varsity Lakes
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.

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.

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.

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

Tamborine Mountain - Hop On Hop Off - From Brisbane

Gold Coast's Favourite Learn to Surf Lesson (Ages 13+)

Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

Gold Coast: Surfers Parasailing with Free Photos

Springbrook andTamborine Rainforest Tour Incl Natural Bridge and Glow Worm Cave

Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon Flight with Champagne Breakfast
Top hotels in Varsity Lakes

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
The room was spotless, great bed and pillows, nice shower great service. 2 things in the room - my reading light did not work, the bed on left closest to the window - Room 1221 and I was told someone would come and fix it and no=one came; also - the toilet seat is incorrect shape/size for the toilet, ...
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

voco Gold Coast by IHG
Staff are great and clean property
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Novotel Surfers Paradise
Clean room, Location central to everything Had an amazing experience
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Mantra Legends Hotel
Children really enjoyed swimming pool and Gym. Parking was safe and easy and the fee was cheaper than street parking. Staff were always friendly.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast
Great room. We especially loved the multiple power outlets at each bedside light.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Excellent personnel, view, shower, ambiance. Very well done.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Varsity Lakes

Burleigh Waters
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Burleigh Waters. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockland Burleigh Heads Shopping Centre or Burleigh Knoll Conservation Park.

Miami
Miami is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Miami Beach or Nobby Beach.

Burleigh Heads
A noteworthy feature of Burleigh Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Burleigh Beach and Burleigh Head National Park.

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.

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.

Palm Beach
Palm Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Tallebudgera Creek and Palm Beach while in the area.
