East Coast Australia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Coast Australia
Where to stay in East Coast Australia
Sydney Central Business District
Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Sydney Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House, and jump on the metro at Martin Place Station or St. James Station to see more of the city.
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.
Darling Harbour
Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Darling Harbour. Check out top attractions like Australian National Maritime Museum and Sydney Lyric Theatre, and jump on the metro at Pyrmont Bay Light Rail Station or The Star Station to see more of the city.
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.
Brisbane Central Business District
Are you interested in beautiful gardens, stunning river views and popular shops? A visit to Brisbane Central Business District might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like ANZAC Square War Memorial and Waterfront Brisbane.
Noosa Heads
A noteworthy feature of Noosa Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Noosa National Park and Hastings Street.
Shangri-La Sydney
Could not fault anything, amazing staff and spotless room
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Very friendly staff, excellent service, clean room
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Room
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites
Staff were really friendly & helpful
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Meriton Suites Kent Street, Sydney
The hotel is in a great area steps away from Darling Harbour and transit . The room was awesome and they let me check in early
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Suite was great and a surprise to see a bottle of champers and Birthday balloon on arrival. Staff were wonderful, nothing too much trouble. Great location! Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Popular places to visit
Circular Quay
Flanked by the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney’s transportation hub is one of the prettiest terminals in the world.
Sydney Opera House
One of the world’s most famous buildings is surprisingly accessible; take in a show or just take a stroll to admire this astonishing building.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Stroll from end-to-end or climb to the top; either way, Sydney’s “Coat Hanger” serves up memories to last a lifetime.
Hastings Street
Located in the heart of Noosa Heads, this beachside street is a chic enclave of cosmopolitan cafés, resort-style accommodation and designer shopping.
Cairns Esplanade
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
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.
Things to do
Tasman Peninsula Wilderness Cruise from Port Arthur
Wineglass Bay Cruise from Coles Bay
90 minute Cape Raoul Cruise and Port Arthur Historic Site entry
