Varsity Lakes Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
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
All-Inclusive Saona Island Tour by Speedboat & Catamaran
3 Day Ticket Dreamworld, WhiteWater World & SkyPoint
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
Top hotels in Varsity Lakes
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Location great close to tram stop and a short walk to the beach.Check in staff very friendly and helpful.Room clean with comfortable bed.Well stocked with coffee,tea and milk.Water pressure good and plenty of hot water. Bathroom was a little small and dated but does not detect from experience.Breakfast ...
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
voco Gold Coast by IHG
Great location for beach, restaurants and shops. Two pools and a hot tub. Breakfast buffet was great. Would recommend. Hotel is right on the tram line which makes it simple to get to south broadbeach or the other way to main beach.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Great hotel and staff
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Room was good. Unfortunately the coffee we paid for at breakfast wasn't..The food was good but..
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Room was spotless and great views from our suite. The staff were great from arrival and right upto us leaving, would highly recommend staying here.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Mantra Legends Hotel
Room cleaning is regular every day and good. But sometimes the staff forgets small packages of coffee and sugar. Then tomorrow they leave coffee and sugar and not milk. Maybe they are overloaded (a lot of work and not enough people). There is no chicken or beef salami or sausage in the kitchen for ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 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.
