Guidebook for Broadbeach
Parks & Nature
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
28 Tomewin StSpringbrook National Park
Old School RoadUntouched rainforest park criss-crossed with walking trails and home to rare animals and birds.
91 locals recommend
Lamington National Park
Untouched rainforest park criss-crossed with walking trails and home to rare animals and birds.
Large shaded playground with a pedal powered monorail, climb the pirate ship, slip down the slides and play in the sand pit. A great park to take your swimmers and a picnic too!
16 locals recommend
Pratten Park
Old Burleigh RoadLarge shaded playground with a pedal powered monorail, climb the pirate ship, slip down the slides and play in the sand pit. A great park to take your swimmers and a picnic too!
The All Abilities Playground is one of our newest play spaces designed to cater to all ages and ability levels.
The playground’s design features three zones – sandcastle, undersea and hill – all connected via a network of pathways and six interactive community art projects, created by 70 special education students from six local schools and local artists.
14 locals recommend
Kurrawa Park
155 Old Burleigh RdThe All Abilities Playground is one of our newest play spaces designed to cater to all ages and ability levels.
The playground’s design features three zones – sandcastle, undersea and hill – all connected via a network of pathways and six interactive community art projects, created by 70 special education students from six local schools and local artists.
Tranquil, plant-filled green space featuring diverse gardens, pathways & a playground.
47 locals recommend
Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens
230 Ashmore RdTranquil, plant-filled green space featuring diverse gardens, pathways & a playground.
Coastal headland area with shoreline & rainforest trails, plus wildlife viewing.
248 locals recommend
Burleigh Head National Park
Goodwin TerraceCoastal headland area with shoreline & rainforest trails, plus wildlife viewing.
Family-friendly park along the river offering BBQ & picnic facilities, a playground & walking paths.
21 locals recommend
Cascade Gardens
2690 Gold Coast HwyFamily-friendly park along the river offering BBQ & picnic facilities, a playground & walking paths.
Park including rainforest, gorges & waterfalls, with picnic areas, hiking trails & scenic overlooks.
17 locals recommend
Tamborine National Park
Park including rainforest, gorges & waterfalls, with picnic areas, hiking trails & scenic overlooks.
Treetop walk including steel bridges reaching up to 30m above the rainforest.
95 locals recommend
Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk
333 Geissmann DrTreetop walk including steel bridges reaching up to 30m above the rainforest.
Journey underground through our spectacular glow worm caves at Mt Tamborine in the Gold Coast Hinterland.
81 locals recommend
Tamborine Mountain Glow Worm Caves
104 Hartley RdJourney underground through our spectacular glow worm caves at Mt Tamborine in the Gold Coast Hinterland.
Food Scene
The Cambus Wallace
2237 Gold Coast HwyVoted in the top 10 burgers in Australia. We recommend the Smoking Cow.
12 locals recommend
Boom Boom Burger Bar
7-9 Burra StVoted in the top 10 burgers in Australia. We recommend the Smoking Cow.
Fine Modern Australian food and a 5-course tasting menu presented in intimate dining rooms.
46 locals recommend
Little Truffle
2444 Gold Coast HwyFine Modern Australian food and a 5-course tasting menu presented in intimate dining rooms.
Cocktails & Italian food in an exotic hub with vertical gardens, chandeliers & a waterfall.
61 locals recommend
Social Eating House + Bar
3 Oracle BvdCocktails & Italian food in an exotic hub with vertical gardens, chandeliers & a waterfall.
Dracula's Comedy Cabaret Restaurant is a renowned horror-themed cabaret dining experience with 'Death by Chocolate' for dessert.
105 locals recommend
Dracula's Cabaret Gold Coast
1 Hooker BlvdDracula's Comedy Cabaret Restaurant is a renowned horror-themed cabaret dining experience with 'Death by Chocolate' for dessert.
Easy Street Diner is a American style hangout located in Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast. Come in for of the best burgers, wings and fries in town!
14 locals recommend
Easy Street Diner
2563 Gold Coast HwyEasy Street Diner is a American style hangout located in Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast. Come in for of the best burgers, wings and fries in town!
Contemporary spot with a curved wooden ceiling, for Japanese dishes to share, plus sake and whiskey.
110 locals recommend
Etsu Izakaya
2440 Gold Coast HwyContemporary spot with a curved wooden ceiling, for Japanese dishes to share, plus sake and whiskey.
Relaxed diner cooking dairy-free vegetarian Asian meals with protein made from soy, wheat and yam.
Tian Ran Vegetarian Restaurant
2468 Gold Coast HwyRelaxed diner cooking dairy-free vegetarian Asian meals with protein made from soy, wheat and yam.
Remi (Owner & Chef( brings the knowledge and flavours from his homeland and serves up simple french fare in his colourful, yet simply decorated cafe.
20 locals recommend
Le Cafe Gourmand
2545 Gold Coast HwyRemi (Owner & Chef( brings the knowledge and flavours from his homeland and serves up simple french fare in his colourful, yet simply decorated cafe.
Cool, rustic-chic espresso bar and health food restaurant serving locally-sourced food all day.
38 locals recommend
Grocer & Grind
1 Sunshine BlvdCool, rustic-chic espresso bar and health food restaurant serving locally-sourced food all day.
A creative cafe with a vibrant arts calendar, permaculture garden and a vegan menu, including pizza.
23 locals recommend
Mandala & Co.
2558 Gold Coast HwyA creative cafe with a vibrant arts calendar, permaculture garden and a vegan menu, including pizza.
Brunch and lunch dishes in an arty hangout with mismatched furniture and polished concrete floor.
99 locals recommend
ELK Espresso
Brunch and lunch dishes in an arty hangout with mismatched furniture and polished concrete floor.
No Name Lane
17-19 Elizabeth AveWithout doubt the best coffee we have found on the Gold Coast
Brunch & Co
Oracle BoulevardShopping
Pacific Fair is the Gold Coast's shopping and dining destination, offering an expansive collection of luxury, iconic global brands and leading Australian retailers.
1254 locals recommend
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker BlvdPacific Fair is the Gold Coast's shopping and dining destination, offering an expansive collection of luxury, iconic global brands and leading Australian retailers.
The Oracle
3 Oracle BvdA Cosmopolitan Centre of fashion, food and fun in Broadbeach.
Looking for big-brand shopping and even bigger savings? Harbour Town on the Gold Coast is Australia's largest outlet shopping centre with over 240 stores comprising brand direct outlet and clearance stores offering a minimum of 30% off the original retail price on outlet stock, as well as specialty retailers & alfresco dining
445 locals recommend
Harbour Town Premium Outlets
147-189 Brisbane RdLooking for big-brand shopping and even bigger savings? Harbour Town on the Gold Coast is Australia's largest outlet shopping centre with over 240 stores comprising brand direct outlet and clearance stores offering a minimum of 30% off the original retail price on outlet stock, as well as specialty retailers & alfresco dining
Carrara Markets is the biggest permanent marketplace in Queensland! One of Gold Coast's major tourist destination, close to Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach!
80 locals recommend
Carrara Markets
Gooding DriveCarrara Markets is the biggest permanent marketplace in Queensland! One of Gold Coast's major tourist destination, close to Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach!
The Gold Coast’s premier waterfront shopping, dining & lifestyle destination.
85 locals recommend
Marina Mirage station
The Gold Coast’s premier waterfront shopping, dining & lifestyle destination.
Essentials
Friendly Grocer
2625 Gold Coast HwyWoolworths Oasis (Broadbeach)
75 Surf ParadeEntertainment & Activities
Spacious park featuring a marine-themed water play area for kids, plus BBQ grills & walking paths.
101 locals recommend
Broadwater Parklands
Marine ParadeSpacious park featuring a marine-themed water play area for kids, plus BBQ grills & walking paths.
Discover new ways to play with the Gold Coast's only 27-hole composite golf course at RACV Royal Pines Resort!
25 locals recommend
Royal Pines Resort Golf Course
Discover new ways to play with the Gold Coast's only 27-hole composite golf course at RACV Royal Pines Resort!
Experience the Gold Coast at high speeds with a jet boat ride a jet ski hire. Travelling at high speeds you will feel the wind in your hair and have loads of fun!
Surfers Paradise Parasail Jet Ski Hire & Jet Boating Gold Coast
Experience the Gold Coast at high speeds with a jet boat ride a jet ski hire. Travelling at high speeds you will feel the wind in your hair and have loads of fun!
Are you ready for the thrill of flying through the tree’s, the satisfaction of conquering your fears and creating unforgettable memories as you experience Australia's largest guided Zipline Tour and TreeTop Adventure Parks.
42 locals recommend
TreeTop Challenge - Adrenaline Park Mt Tamborine
Tamborine Mountain RoadAre you ready for the thrill of flying through the tree’s, the satisfaction of conquering your fears and creating unforgettable memories as you experience Australia's largest guided Zipline Tour and TreeTop Adventure Parks.
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre (GCAC) is a world-class swimming facility located in Southport's Broadwater Parklands.
21 locals recommend
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
Marine ParadeGold Coast Aquatic Centre (GCAC) is a world-class swimming facility located in Southport's Broadwater Parklands.
At hydrofly we provide you with best experience you can have with flyboard. HydroFly Watersports provides jet ski, flyboarding and many more experiences.
HydroFly Gold Coast
41 Hughes StreetAt hydrofly we provide you with best experience you can have with flyboard. HydroFly Watersports provides jet ski, flyboarding and many more experiences.
Only 500 metres from the white sands of Broadbeach, the Gold Coast Convention and ExhibitionCentre is Australia's largest regional convention centre
98 locals recommend
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
2684-2690 Gold Coast HwyOnly 500 metres from the white sands of Broadbeach, the Gold Coast Convention and ExhibitionCentre is Australia's largest regional convention centre
Metricon Stadium features an AFL oval that will also be capable of holding ICC cricket matches, concerts, festivals, IAAF athletics events and FIFA World Cup soccer matches.
45 locals recommend
Metricon Stadium
Nerang Broadbeach RoadMetricon Stadium features an AFL oval that will also be capable of holding ICC cricket matches, concerts, festivals, IAAF athletics events and FIFA World Cup soccer matches.
AquaSplash is a giant inflatable obstacle course that uniquely challenges the whole family.
13 locals recommend
AquaSplash Inflatable Water Park
Hornibrook EsplanadeAquaSplash is a giant inflatable obstacle course that uniquely challenges the whole family.
Sea World is the premier marine animal park in Australia, offering amazing attractions and rides for all ages.
92 locals recommend
Seaworld Drive
Seaworld DriveSea World is the premier marine animal park in Australia, offering amazing attractions and rides for all ages.
Movie World is a movie related theme park on the Gold Coast, a trip to Movie World is the perfect way to spend your day.
647 locals recommend
Warner Bros. Movie World
Pacific MotorwayMovie World is a movie related theme park on the Gold Coast, a trip to Movie World is the perfect way to spend your day.
Splash into another world, with some of the biggest and most extreme water slides in Australia. Wet'n'Wild is not to be missed.
285 locals recommend
Wet 'n' Wild station
Splash into another world, with some of the biggest and most extreme water slides in Australia. Wet'n'Wild is not to be missed.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Star Gold Coast is a casino and hotel located in the suburb of Broadbeach
532 locals recommend
The Star Gold Coast Casino
1 Casino DrThe Star Gold Coast is a casino and hotel located in the suburb of Broadbeach