Parkwood 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.
Kirra Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Kirra Beach, a popular beach in Gold Coast. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly 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.
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 spas in this family-friendly area.
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
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Full-Day Moreton Island 4x4 Sightseeing Tour
Surfers Paradise: Guided Gold Coast Amphibious Bus Tour
Tamborine Mountain - Hop On Hop Off - From Brisbane
Lamington National Park, O'Reilly's & Vineyard Tour
Top hotels in Parkwood
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Loved our stay. Clean room, lovely staff. Very convenient room service and cant beat the location. Close to everything
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
voco Gold Coast by IHG
Hotel is within walking distance to beach and train stop is right outside hotel. Cavill Street is within walking distance. Hotel is clean, staff is courteous. We got the daily breakfast with our stay. Was worth it. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Always a clean room when serviced.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
Great staff, fantastic facilities!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Dorsett Gold Coast
Grea hotel
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
The room was great with all the amenities needed. Staff was pleasant and overall, a very positive experience.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkwood
Gaven
While Gaven isn't home to many top sights, Coombabah Lakes Conservation Area and Warner Bros. Movie World are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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.
Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise Beach 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.
