Carrara Travel Guide

Gold Coast

A waterfront with illuminated buildings reflecting on calm water, a dock, and a bridge in the background.
A wooden pier extending into calm water with a sunset sky.
A waterfront promenade with illuminated buildings and a calm river reflecting the lights.
A lakeside view of a hotel complex with a bridge and palm trees.
A waterfront building complex with multiple stories and balconies, reflecting on the calm water.

Stay near popular Carrara attractions

People First Stadium

9.0/10 (17 reviews)
Catch an event at People First Stadium and enjoy other activities in Gold Coast such as golfing.Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Moreton Island Day Trip

Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

Rp2.265.270
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Surfers Paradise: Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise

Surfers Paradise: Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise

Rp1.753.676
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise: Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise
Young couple holding hands on sunny beach in Brisbane

Full-Day Moreton Island 4x4 Sightseeing Tour

Rp2.207.865
per traveller
Full-Day Moreton Island 4x4 Sightseeing Tour
Gold Coast: Premium Whale Watching Cruise with Naturalist

Gold Coast: Premium Whale Watching Cruise

Rp1.115.169
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Gold Coast: Premium Whale Watching Cruise
2 Day Ticket Dreamworld + SkyPoint

2 Day Ticket Dreamworld + SkyPoint

Rp1.627.512
per adult
2 Day Ticket Dreamworld + SkyPoint
Gold Coast: Wavebreak Island Kayak, Snorkel & Fish Feeding

Gold Coast: Wavebreak Island Kayak, Snorkel & Fish Feeding

Rp958.844
per adult
Gold Coast: Wavebreak Island Kayak, Snorkel & Fish Feeding
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Top hotels in Carrara

Mercure Gold Coast Resort

Mercure Gold Coast Resort

4 out of 5
64 Palm Meadows Drive Carrara QLD
The price is Rp1.951.204 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
Rp1.951.204
Rp2.146.324 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Mercure Gold Coast Resort
Elite Gold Coast

Elite Gold Coast

3.5 out of 5
28 Chisholm Rd Carrara QLD
The price is Rp2.272.713 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
Rp2.272.713
Rp2.499.984 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (589 reviews)
"Room was clean, was expecting a bathtub but there wasn’t. Staff friendly at checkin. Breakfast though open buffet not many options, just basics."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Elite Gold Coast
Novotel Surfers Paradise

Novotel Surfers Paradise

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is Rp2.157.929 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
Rp2.157.929
Rp2.373.722 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,497 reviews)
"Awesome place to stay and would recommend this stay. Beautiful service and close to everywhere you would want to go"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Novotel Surfers Paradise
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

5 out of 5
6 Orchid Ave Surfers Paradise Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is Rp3.202.459 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
Rp3.202.459
Rp3.522.705 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
158 Ferny Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is Rp4.350.225 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
Rp4.350.225
Rp4.785.197 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice place to stay! If there is any slide at the pool, it would be perfect"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
Dorsett Gold Coast

Dorsett Gold Coast

4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue Broadbeach QLD
The price is Rp2.107.425 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp2.107.425
Rp2.318.167 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,574 reviews)
"We enjoyed every bit about our stay"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Dorsett Gold Coast
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Where to stay in Carrara

Find the best Carrara areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings and a beach.

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.

A beach with a city skyline in the background.
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Broadbeach

The stunning beaches, first-class casinos and popular shops are notable features of Broadbeach. Make a stop by The Star Gold Coast or The Oasis while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Broadbeach South Light Rail Station to get around town.

A city skyline at sunset with high-rise buildings along a 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.

A surfer on a wave with a city skyline in the background.

Coolangatta

The stunning beaches and popular shops are just a few highlights of Coolangatta. Make a stop by Kirra Beach or Coolangatta Beach while you're exploring the area.

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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.

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