Varsity Lakes

Gold Coast

Popular places to visit

Movie World featuring rides

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.

Warner Bros. Movie World
Cavill Avenue which includes shopping, a city and night scenes

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.

Cavill Avenue
Dreamworld which includes 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
Sea World

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?

Sea World
Surfers Paradise Beach showing general coastal views, cbd and a sandy beach

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.

Surfers Paradise Beach
Coolangatta Beach which includes a coastal town, general coastal views and a sunset

Coolangatta Beach

This city at the southern tip of the Gold Coast has some of the most pristine beaches, and clear water for swimming, fishing and diving.

Coolangatta Beach

Things to do

Transparent Kayaking around Tangalooma Shipwrecks

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

RM496
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Gold Coast: Moreton Island Day Trip with Snorkelling

Gold Coast: Moreton Island Day Trip Kayak & Sandboarding

RM607
per adult
Gold Coast: Moreton Island Day Trip Kayak & Sandboarding
Surfers

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise

RM152
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
Natural Bridge Springbrook National Park

Natural Bridge & Springbrook Waterfalls Tour

RM330
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Natural Bridge & Springbrook Waterfalls Tour
Picture 3 for Activity Gold Coast: Natural Bridge Glow Worm Night Tour

Gold Coast: Natural Bridge Glow Worm Night Tour

RM277
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Gold Coast: Natural Bridge Glow Worm Night Tour
Gold Coast: Mount Tamborine Kangaroo and Koala Day Tour

Gold Coast: Mount Tamborine Kangaroo and Koala Day Tour

RM330
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gold Coast: Mount Tamborine Kangaroo and Koala Day Tour
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Top hotels in Varsity Lakes

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 RM613 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
RM613
RM674 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 8 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"C"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
voco Gold Coast by IHG

voco Gold Coast by IHG

4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is RM386 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
RM386
RM425 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Best option in surfers for quality and value"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

voco Gold Coast by IHG
Dorsett Gold Coast

Dorsett Gold Coast

4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is RM409 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
RM409
RM450 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,479 reviews)
"Location, close to casino. Only let down was being able to work the Tv?"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Dorsett Gold Coast
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

5 out of 5
6 Orchid Ave Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is RM571 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
RM571
RM628 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
Breakfast
"The breakfast was really good. Lots of options."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is RM429 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
RM429
RM471 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,320 reviews)
"Great room and hotel"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Q1 Resort & Spa

Q1 Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
9 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is RM756 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
RM756
RM831 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,408 reviews)
"Great staff and great accomodation"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Q1 Resort & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Varsity Lakes

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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 North Burleigh Lookout or Nobby Beach.

Miami
Burleigh Beach showing general coastal views, a high rise building and cbd

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.

Burleigh Heads
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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.

Robina
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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.

Mermaid Waters
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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.

Palm Beach
Mermaid Beach

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.

Mermaid Beach

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