East Coast Australia
Travel Guide
Visit East Coast Australia
Where to stay in East Coast Australia
![Sydney Town Hall featuring heritage architecture and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/152000/152944-Sydney-Town-Hall.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Sydney Central Business District
Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Sydney Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House, and jump on the metro at Martin Place Station or St. James Station to see more of the city.
![Surfers Paradise which includes a city, a beach and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/149000/149037-Surfers-Paradise.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Surfers Paradise
Known for its stunning beaches, luxurious spas, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Surfers Paradise. Top attractions like Cavill Avenue and Home of the Arts are major draws. Catch the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station to see more of the city.
![Darling Harbour which includes central business district, night scenes and a bay or harbor](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/31000/31111-Darling-Harbour.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Darling Harbour
Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Darling Harbour. Check out top attractions like Australian National Maritime Museum and Sydney Lyric Theatre, and jump on the metro at Pyrmont Bay Light Rail Station or The Star Station to see more of the city.
![Broadbeach featuring a high rise building, skyline and a beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/35000/35921-Broadbeach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Broadbeach
The stunning beaches, first-class casinos, and popular shops are notable features of Broadbeach. Make a stop by The Star Gold Coast or The Oasis while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Broadbeach South Light Rail Station to get around town.
![Brisbane Central Business District which includes a river or creek, a sunset and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/462000/462875-Brisbane-Central-Business-District.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Brisbane Central Business District
Brisbane Customs House and Waterfront Brisbane are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Brisbane Central Business District. Travelers also love the beautiful gardens, stunning river views, and popular shops.
![Noosa Heads showing a sandy beach and tropical scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29694-Noosa-Heads.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Noosa Heads
Travelers to Noosa Heads praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Hastings Street and Noosa National Park.
![Four Seasons Hotel Sydney](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2300/2220/0d169efc_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025
![Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5940000/5932400/5932305/8445b6c0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2025
![Novotel Surfers Paradise](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/200/109/37ceb903_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2025
![YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/426200/426104/de19e7e4_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2025
![Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14730000/14728500/14728472/38ef819f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025
![Q1 Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1860000/1859100/1859086/88f30155_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025
Popular places to visit
![Circular Quay which includes a city, general coastal views and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/152000/152942-Circular-Quay.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Circular Quay
Under the gaze of the magnificent Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney’s transport hub is a terminal of unexpected beauty.
![Sydney Opera House](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/474000/474916-Sydney-Opera-House.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Sydney Opera House
Take in a performance or just take in the splendour of one of the world’s most famous buildings.
![Sydney Harbour Bridge](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/543000/543113-sydney-harbour-bridge.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Sydney Harbour Bridge
An iconic structure on a beautiful harbour with breath-taking views at any time of day or night. Climb it, walk it, photograph it or just stand back and admire it.
![Movie World showing rides](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/54000/54678-Movie-World.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Cairns Esplanade which includes swimming, a luxury hotel or resort and a pool](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/29000/29323-Cairns-Esplanade.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Cairns Esplanade
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
![Manly Beach featuring swimming, a beach and boating](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/31000/31185-Manly-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Manly Beach
Resplendent with golden sandy beaches, crystal blue seas perfect for swimming and surfing, and the best bars, shopping and views around. Welcome to Manly Beach.
Things to do
![Everyone can find something at the Eumundi Markets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1399426/e3e989c3-48e8-4cd6-82fa-5fcc26b9f728.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa Day Trip from Brisbane Incl Eumundi Markets
![Noosa Oceanrider THRILL RIDE](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1246798/63f466be-999c-4314-9578-da8d73f4cf0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Noosa Oceanrider - Ocean Adventure & Noosa National Park tour
![spacious swimming pool at resort in Fraser Coast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/259821/f650ffc7-e49e-4ce3-a56d-7b88d093904a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
3-Day Fraser Island Kingfisher Bay Resort Excursion
![Conondale National Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49312742/12c3ea67-eac9-4d40-8f14-30ac24d54ebd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Booloumba Falls & Booloumba Creek Adventure, Conondale Nat. Park
![Noosa Heads: 2-Hour Surf Lesson with Local Instructor](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5090439/be359847-9864-4b3b-8b98-32a157c6de82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)