Palm Beach Travel Guide

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Palm Beach

Popular places to visit

Movie World showing rides

Warner Bros. Movie World

4.5/5(1,242 reviews)

Everyone loves to watch movies, and the Gold Coast’s famous movie-themed park is a great opportunity to get up close to the action as well!

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

Cavill Avenue

4/5(2,815 reviews)

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 showing rides

Dreamworld

4/5(582 reviews)

From thrill rides to sheep-shearing, fierce tigers to cuddly koalas, this giant amusement park has something for all the family.

Dreamworld
Sea World

Sea World

4.5/5(1,225 reviews)

A stay at this resort combines all the comforts of home with a chance to glimpse the strange and fascinating undersea world of the Pacific Ocean.

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

Surfers Paradise Beach

4.5/5(3,401 reviews)

If you like to spice up your sunbathing with a spot of surfing and a LOT of shopping, then Surfers Paradise will really live up to its name!

Surfers Paradise Beach
Wet\'n\'Wild Water World which includes a water park

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

4.5/5(878 reviews)

Shoot the rapids, take a daredevil dive or chill out poolside – there are so many different ways to get wet at Wet’n’Wild!

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

Activities

Miami: Group Surf Lesson

Miami: Group Surf Lesson

NZ$72
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Miami: Group Surf Lesson
Gold Coast: 2-Hour Private Surf Lesson with Photo Package

Gold Coast: 2-Hour Private Surf Lesson with Photo Package

NZ$133
per adult
Gold Coast: 2-Hour Private Surf Lesson with Photo Package
Transparent Kayaking around Tangalooma Shipwrecks

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

NZ$199
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Gold Coast: Hot Air Balloon Flight with Buffet Breakfast

Gold Coast: Hot Air Balloon Flight with Buffet Breakfast

NZ$418
per adult
Gold Coast: Hot Air Balloon Flight with Buffet Breakfast
Natural Bridge Springbrook National Park

Natural Bridge & Springbrook Waterfalls Tour

NZ$132
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Natural Bridge & Springbrook Waterfalls Tour
Gold Coast: Daytime Glow Worm Caves and Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Gold Coast: Daytime Glow Worm Caves and Hop-on Hop-off Tour

NZ$128
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gold Coast: Daytime Glow Worm Caves and Hop-on Hop-off Tour
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Our pick of the best Palm Beach Hotel Deals

Palm Beach Hotel
Palm Beach Hotel
3 out of 5
1118 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach, QLD
The price is NZ$118 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
NZ$118
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms in our ...
7.4/10 Good! (523 reviews)
"Close to shops"

Reviewed on 21 Feb. 2025

Palm Beach Hotel
Regency on the Beach
Regency on the Beach
3.5 out of 5
1483 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Robina Town Centre and The Star ...
7.6/10 Good! (559 reviews)
"Our overall stay was lovely and we would stay again, however, he property could do with some TLC both in the units and in the grounds."

Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025

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Regency on the Beach
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is NZ$158 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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! (4,112 reviews)
"The location was perfect for our stay. We watched a sunning sunset unfold from the comfort of our balcony before heading out to enjoy our evening."

Reviewed on 21 Feb. 2025

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Novotel Surfers Paradise
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$219 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
NZ$219
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,212 reviews)
"The room was nice and clean with sea views. My main complaint would be the fact of having to pay $25 per day for parking on site👎. Ended up parking a short distance away for $95 for a week. The pool was nice but maybe closed to early at 10pm and the spa turned out to only be a hot tub as it wasn't ..."

Reviewed on 21 Feb. 2025

Novotel Surfers Paradise
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 NZ$254 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$254
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Q1 Resort & Spa
Q1 Resort & Spa
4.5 out of 5
9 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$321 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
NZ$321
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
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! (4,280 reviews)
"The apartment is extremely large with inside / outside space. Plenty of room to spread out, 2 large TV’s and full range of kitchen appliances. All the neighbouring attractions are mostly at walking distances from Q1. Restaurants, shopping, clubs, pubs, convenience stores, liquor stores are all ..."

Reviewed on 18 Feb. 2025

Q1 Resort & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Palm Beach

Burleigh Beach showing a high-rise building, city views and general coastal views

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
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary showing forests and a river or creek

Currumbin

Unique features of Currumbin include the beaches and spas. Make a stop by Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary or Currumbin Beach while you're exploring the area.

Currumbin
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Tugun

Tugun is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Tugun Beach and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary while you're in town.

Tugun
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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 Miami One Shopping Centre or Nobby Beach.

Miami
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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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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