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 showing rides

Where to stay in North Gold Coast

suburb by the coast

Hope Island

Travelers come to Hope Island for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sanctuary Cove Marina and Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club while you're in town.

Hope Island
Sanctuary Cove Waterfront Living, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Sanctuary Cove

Restaurants, golf courses, and gardens highlight some of the noteworthy features of Sanctuary Cove. Make a stop by Sanctuary Cove Marina or Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Sanctuary Cove
Dreamworld showing 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
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

Travelers 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

If you're spending some time in Arundel, Coombabah Lakes Conservation Area and Morrie Glasman Oval are top sights worth seeing.

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 P7,034 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
P7,034
P7,737 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,449 reviews)
The hotel has become old and needs more attention to cleanliness. The bed in our room was not steady, moved with the slightest push. No one came to check on it even when requesting twice for someone to check it. Parking has become more expensive over the couple of years. The only great thing about ...

Reviewed on Feb 27, 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 P9,233 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P9,233
P10,156 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Fantastic! Would definitely stay again. Great location and property.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 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 P5,994 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P5,994
P6,593 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (4,533 reviews)
Suite was great and a surprise to see a bottle of champers and Birthday balloon on arrival. Staff were wonderful, nothing too much trouble. Great location! Would definitely recommend and stay again.

Reviewed on Feb 27, 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
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Warner Bros. Movie World and Dreamworld ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (555 reviews)
Firstly the apartment itself was very well appointed with three spacious bedrooms. The problems came about with the peripheral elements of staying in any hotel. When I followed the Wi-Fi instructions, it told me to look for a Wi-Fi router 5321 but unfortunately unless you walked into one of the bedrooms ...

Reviewed on Feb 25, 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
Book a stay at this 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! (4,533 reviews)
Suite was great and a surprise to see a bottle of champers and Birthday balloon on arrival. Staff were wonderful, nothing too much trouble. Great location! Would definitely recommend and stay again.

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

5 out of 5
86 The Esplanade Surfers Paradise QLD
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,065 reviews)
Everything was amazing

Reviewed on Feb 23, 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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