Runaway Bay
Gold Coast
Visit Runaway Bay
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
Get an adrenaline kick gliding through caves and tunnels or plunging down a giant water slide, or simply float and splash in a relaxing pool.
Things to do
All-Inclusive Saona Island Tour by Speedboat & Catamaran
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
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 Runaway Bay
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Great stay. .
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Hotel is very convenient to surfers
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Front desk and valet staff were delightful to deal with. Hotel is beautiful. Good location, quiet but right next to the beach. Received a beautiful room upgrade for a reasonable price. Pool was wonderful. Very happy with hotel- best stop on our honeymoon!
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Dorsett Gold Coast
All good.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
QT Gold Coast
We stayed in the qt cabins and they were amazing! Such a cosy, relaxing space and the service was fantastic
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Nice big room with stunning views
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Runaway Bay
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.
Hope Island
Hope Island is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club and Sanctuary Cove Marina while you're in town.
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.
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.
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.
