Varsity Lakes
Gold Coast
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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 Varsity Lakes
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Excellent customer service from all staff.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Novotel Surfers Paradise
All perfect. I will come back again.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Nice place
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Mantra Legends Hotel
Location was great, hotel was beautiful. Pool was excellent, room was great, staff very friendly, breakfast was amazing. Will definately be back with the family.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Dorsett Gold Coast
Great hotel
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Nice big room with stunning views
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Varsity Lakes
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 North Burleigh Lookout or Nobby 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.
Robina
Well liked for its shopping and golf courses, Robina is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Cbus Super Stadium and Robina Town Centre, and jump on the metro at Robina Station to get around the city.
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.
Palm Beach
Palm Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Tallebudgera Creek and Palm Beach while in the area.
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.
