Palm Beach
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
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
Roo Pass (airport & theme park transfers combo deal!)
Spirit of Gold Coast 2.5-Hour Whale Watching Tour
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Entry Ticket
Gold Coast: Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Cruise
Top hotels in Palm Beach
Palm Beach Hotel
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025
voco Gold Coast by IHG
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025
Dorsett Gold Coast
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Palm Beach
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.
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.
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.
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 Nobby Beach or Burleigh Golf Club.
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 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.