Varsity Lakes Travel Guide

Gold Coast

Popular places to visit

Movie World featuring rides

Warner Bros. Movie World

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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.

Warner Bros. Movie World
Dreamworld showing rides

Dreamworld

5/5(3 reviews)

Australia’s biggest amusement park features exciting themed areas with everything from tigers and thrilling rides to vintage V8 super cars and TV characters.

Dreamworld
Surfers Paradise Beach which includes a sandy beach, skyline and cbd

Surfers Paradise Beach

4.5/5(66 reviews)

This stretch of beach is known for its regular sets of rolling waves, with high-rise hotels and bustling nightlife along the sandy shore.

Surfers Paradise Beach
Cavill Avenue featuring shopping, a city and night scenes

Cavill Avenue

4/5(31 reviews)

Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.

Cavill Avenue
Sea World

Sea World

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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?

Sea World
Wet\'n\'Wild Water World showing a water park

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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.

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

Things to do

Transparent Kayaking around Tangalooma Shipwrecks

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

Rp1.897.689
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Natural Bridge Springbrook National Park

Natural Bridge & Springbrook Waterfalls Tour

Rp1.261.592
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Natural Bridge & Springbrook Waterfalls Tour
Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain

Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain

Rp1.049.560
per adult
Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain
Gold Coast: Daytime Glow Worm Caves and Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Gold Coast: Daytime Glow Worm Caves and Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Rp1.219.186
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gold Coast: Daytime Glow Worm Caves and Hop-on Hop-off Tour
2.5hr Gold Coast Kayaking & snorkelling tour

2.5hr Gold Coast Kayaking & snorkelling tour

Rp837.528
per adult
2.5hr Gold Coast Kayaking & snorkelling tour
Daytime Scenic Rim Glow Worm Tour + Hop on Hop off Bus

Daytime Scenic Rim Glow Worm Tour + Hop on Hop off Bus

Rp1.431.218
per adult
Daytime Scenic Rim Glow Worm Tour + Hop on Hop off Bus
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Top hotels in Varsity Lakes

voco Gold Coast by IHG
voco Gold Coast by IHG
4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is Rp1.624.537 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
Rp1.624.537
Rp1.786.991 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff are always so friendly and accomodating. Great vibe and energy ✨️"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

voco Gold Coast by IHG
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Novotel Surfers Paradise
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is Rp1.797.565 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp1.797.565
Rp1.977.321 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,229 reviews)
"Everything was excellent, great staff, amazing view and comfortable beds except with Wifi, we couldn't get onto the internet even though we were connected. Definitely recommend"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Novotel Surfers Paradise
Dorsett Gold Coast
Dorsett Gold Coast
4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is Rp1.578.877 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
Rp1.578.877
Rp1.736.765 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,489 reviews)
"Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dorsett. Value for money, can’t fault it for the price. Great being in the casino precinct, lots going on, lots to see and do. We’ll be back."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Dorsett Gold Coast
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 Rp2.393.510 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
Rp2.393.510
Rp2.632.904 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Staff were very good and accomodating, the indoor heated pool and spa were too cold to use so that was disappointing. Location was great close to everything"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

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 Rp3.835.445 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
Rp3.835.445
Rp4.218.990 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"I can say JW Gold Coast stands out as the best. The room was spotless, and every staff members greeted us warmly and provided excellent service. The pool was just as amazing as we had heard, and throughout our 3-day stay, we enjoyed great dining options and convenient concierge support. It truly ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast
5 out of 5
71 Sea World Drive, Main Beach, QLD
The price is Rp2.874.181 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
Rp2.874.181
Rp3.161.599 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The staff very friendly especially in the restaurant."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast
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Other neighbourhoods around Varsity Lakes

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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.

Miami
Burleigh Beach showing a high-rise building, city views and general coastal views

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 Heads
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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.

Robina
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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.

Mermaid Waters
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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.

Palm Beach
Mermaid 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.

Mermaid Beach

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