South Stradbroke Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Photo by Steven Bostock
Photo by Steven Bostock

Where to stay in South Stradbroke Island

Southport which includes a sandy beach, swimming and tropical scenes

Main Beach

Main Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Marina Mirage Shopping Centre and Doug Jennings Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Gold Coast.

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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.

Runaway Bay
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Biggera Waters

Beaches, shopping and spas highlight some of the notable features of Biggera Waters. Make a stop by Harbour Town while you're exploring.

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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.

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Hollywell

Theme parks and waterfront are just a few things travellers like about Hollywell. A stop by Pine Ridge Conservation Park is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Hollywell
voco Gold Coast, an IHG Hotel
voco Gold Coast, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is £83 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
£83
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"We got the the view of the river and city, it was a really nice view. The room was very clean, the sheets on the bed were clean sheets. Overall, the room/hotel was very nice. We paid an extra $55 for the buffet breakfast and parking. The only thing is that we didn’t think that the seafood buffet ..."

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

voco Gold Coast, an IHG Hotel
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Novotel Surfers Paradise
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is £103 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
£103
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Very helpful and pleasant staff ."

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Novotel Surfers Paradise
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
5 out of 5
38 Old Burleigh Road, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is £190 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
£190
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (347 reviews)
"The most beautiful hotel I have ever stayed! Fantastic location and facility"

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
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Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach, QLD
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,780 reviews)
Good choice for a Broadbeach stay
"Well fitted out spacious studio perfect for a short stay."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Q1 Resort & Spa
Q1 Resort & Spa
4.5 out of 5
9 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,006 reviews)
"The blinds constantly banged which resulted in no one sleeping. The rubbers need to be replaced to stop this issue. Everything else was wonderful as always."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Q1 Resort & Spa
Rhapsody Resort
Rhapsody Resort
4 out of 5
3440 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,965 reviews)
"Really enjoyed the close proximity to eateries and the beach while it was also quiet"

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Rhapsody Resort
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Popular places to visit

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Warner Bros. Movie World

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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.

Warner Bros. Movie World
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Cavill Avenue

4/5(31 reviews)

Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.

Cavill Avenue
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Dreamworld

5/5(3 reviews)

Australia’s biggest amusement park features exciting themed areas with everything from tigers and thrilling rides to vintage V8 super cars and TV characters.

Dreamworld
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Sea World

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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?

Sea World
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Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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.

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
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Surfers Paradise Beach

4.5/5(66 reviews)

This stretch of beach is known for its regular sets of rolling waves, with high-rise hotels and bustling nightlife along the sandy shore.

Surfers Paradise Beach

Things to do

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1.5 hr Jet Ski Safari tour to South Stradbroke Island!

£146
Per adult
1.5 hr Jet Ski Safari tour to South Stradbroke Island!
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Ticket & Koala Photo

£60
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Ticket & Koala Photo
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Surfers Paradise: Guided Gold Coast Amphibious Bus Tour

£26
Per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise: Guided Gold Coast Amphibious Bus Tour
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Cities near South Stradbroke Island

Kangaroo Point showing a bay or harbour, night scenes and a city

Brisbane

Gold Coast which includes a coastal town, a sandy beach and a high-rise building

Gold Coast