Palm Beach 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.
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.
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?
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
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Full-Day Moreton Island 4x4 Sightseeing Tour
Snorkeling with Turtles – Cook Island Marine Reserve
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Entry Ticket
Surfers Paradise: Guided Gold Coast Amphibious Bus Tour
Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk + Hop on Hop off Bus
Top hotels in Palm Beach
Palm Beach Hotel
The room was clean and comfortable. It is located in a convenient spot right next to cafes, bars, local shopping and just across from the beach. Easy access made this a joy to return to each day and hide in the cool air con when the beach got too hot! The staff are lovely and accomodating and provided ...
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Red Star Hotels Palm Beach
Red Star was perfect for my needs, clean, conveniently located, off street parking. I would stay again.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Yes very well maintained and friendly staff
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
voco Gold Coast by IHG
Our room was overlooking the beach with clear ocean views. Voco offers a range of dining options which are reasonably priced. Hotel staff are generally very friendly and accommodating. We had a couple of housekeeping issues which were quickly resolved by staff, which demonstrated fantastic management! ...
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Spotless clean rooms and extemely good room service daily. Excellent bfast options and great courteous and kind service during bfast, best location in surfers next to Paradise centre and delux room upgrade and paid late check out were amazibg options. Gym and laundry also great. Loced it guyd. Thabknyoy. ...
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Mantra Legends Hotel
I really love the overall aesthetic and vibes about the hotel . It gave us wonderful experiences.staff were all down and beyond to help guests
Reviewed on 21 Dec 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.
Burleigh Waters
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Burleigh Waters. You might want to make time for a stop at Stockland Burleigh Heads Shopping Centre or Burleigh Knoll Conservation 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 Miami Beach or Nobby Beach.
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.
