Chinatown
Gold Coast
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Things to do
All-Inclusive Saona Island Tour by Speedboat & Catamaran
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
Spirit of Gold Coast 2.5-Hour Whale Watching Tour
Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass
Roo Pass (airport & theme park transfers combo deal!)
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing City Lights Cruise
Top hotels in Chinatown
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
voco Gold Coast by IHG
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Dorsett Gold Coast
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Q1 Resort & Spa
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
Southport
Beaches, spas and theme parks are some highlights of Southport. Make a stop by Australia Fair Shopping Centre or Gold Coast Aquatic Centre while you're exploring.
Main Beach
Main Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Tedder Avenue and Marina Mirage Shopping Centre, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Gold Coast.
Labrador
Labrador is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Ian Dipple Lagoon or Cooke Murphy Oval.
Surfers Paradise
Cavill Avenue and Home of the Arts are a few top attractions in Surfers Paradise. Hop around the city on the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station and check out the area's stunning beaches, luxurious spas and popular shops.
Runaway Bay
Visitors to Runaway Bay enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Pine Ridge Conservation Park is worth a stop.
Broadbeach Waters
Broadbeach Waters is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dracula's Cabaret and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.
