North Gold Coast

Travel 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 which includes 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 which includes 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 Marina and Harbour Town.

Paradise Point
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
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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
Novotel Surfers Paradise

Novotel Surfers Paradise

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is RM476 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
RM476
RM524 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (1,458 reviews)
Yes and yes

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Novotel Surfers Paradise
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

5 out of 5
8 Casino Drive Broadbeach QLD
The price is RM665 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
RM665
RM732 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 8 restaurants and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Good concierge very comfortable room and bed. Poor breakfast and dated system of line up to get in and they chop breakfast at 10am regardless of if you are lined up or not

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway Broadbeach QLD
The price is RM436 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
RM436
RM479 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,539 reviews)
Large Room and great view

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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! (558 reviews)
The location and overall clenliness was good. We did have an issue with drain fly larva that would crawl out of the ensuite shower daily. Raised the issue but took sometime to get back to me and was not resolved during our stay. The other thing I did not like was that they sent the temporary gate ...

Reviewed on 2 Mar 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, a sauna and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,539 reviews)
Large Room and great view

Reviewed on 2 Mar 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! (1,068 reviews)
Great service at checking in

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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