Benowa Travel Guide
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.
The Star Gold Coast
Why not try your luck with a visit to The Star Gold Coast during your visit to Gold Coast? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Kirra Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Kirra Beach during your travels in Gold Coast? Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Things to do
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Entry Ticket
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing City Lights Cruise
Gold Coast Buffet Lunch Sightseeing Cruise
Top hotels in Benowa
RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast
Staff very professional, extremely helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Great room. Location is central, walkable to where we wanted to go.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Novotel Surfers Paradise
The room was ok. The buffet breakfast was ok. Not great, a bit unhygienic with jars of peanut butter and Nutella and communal knives in there.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Rather a plain room. I like the location but could use some upgrade and a better amenity.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Voco Gold Coast
Yws
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
I know that its on the beach, but the windows on the outside were very dirty, apart from that was all good 👍
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Benowa
Carrara
Golf courses, restaurants and beaches highlight some of the noteworthy features of Carrara. Make a stop by Emerald Lakes Golf Club or People First Stadium while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Surfers Paradise
Home of the Arts and Chevron Renaissance 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.
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.
Southport
Beaches, spas and theme parks are some highlights of Southport. Make a stop by Gold Coast Aquatic Centre or Australia Fair Shopping Centre while you're exploring.
Main Beach
Main Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Marina Mirage Shopping Centre and Tedder Avenue, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Gold Coast.
Broadbeach
The stunning beaches, first-class casinos and popular shops are notable features of Broadbeach. Make a stop by The Oasis or The Star Gold Coast while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Broadbeach South Light Rail Station to get around town.