Guidebook for Broadbeach Waters
Food Scene
Amazing steak and wine list. Great atmosphere. Perfect for special occasions.
111 locals recommend
Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill
2685 Gold Coast HwyAmazing steak and wine list. Great atmosphere. Perfect for special occasions.
ELK Espresso
The best coffee and breakfast menu in Broadbeach.
Bakery / coffee shop - go here for uniquely amazing food and great coffee.
85 locals recommend
Bam Bam Bakehouse
2519 Gold Coast HwyBakery / coffee shop - go here for uniquely amazing food and great coffee.
Cheap and cheerful Japanese restaurant. Remember to take your own wine as it is BYO.
25 locals recommend
Cha Cha Japanese Restaurant
110 Gold Coast HwyCheap and cheerful Japanese restaurant. Remember to take your own wine as it is BYO.
Arguably the best restaurant on the Gold Coast due to it's spectacular ocean views, great food (don't leave without trying the Moreton Bay bug roll) and extensive wine list. Bookings recommended.
176 locals recommend
Rick Shores
43 Goodwin TerraceArguably the best restaurant on the Gold Coast due to it's spectacular ocean views, great food (don't leave without trying the Moreton Bay bug roll) and extensive wine list. Bookings recommended.
Outdoor markets with food trucks serving up street food from all over the world. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Family friendly.
394 locals recommend
Miami Marketta
23 Hillcrest ParadeOutdoor markets with food trucks serving up street food from all over the world. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Family friendly.
Best vegetarian / vegan meals in Broadbeach! They also do great desserts. BYO wine. Bookings advised.
56 locals recommend
The Cardamom Pod
2685-2689 Gold Coast HwyBest vegetarian / vegan meals in Broadbeach! They also do great desserts. BYO wine. Bookings advised.
Great Japanese food (including sukiyaki and shabu-shabu) in traditional setting. BYO wine.
6 locals recommend
Donto Sapporo
20 Bundall RoadGreat Japanese food (including sukiyaki and shabu-shabu) in traditional setting. BYO wine.
Guzman y Gomez
8 Cavill AveGreat Mexican food in a casual setting. Dine in or takeaway.
A short distance away at Nobby Beach is Hellenika, a popular upmarket Greek restaurant. Grab a pre-dinner drink on the rooftop bar then enjoy tradition Greek food in the exposed brick dining room. It has a unique wine list.
123 locals recommend
Hellenika
2235 Gold Coast HwyA short distance away at Nobby Beach is Hellenika, a popular upmarket Greek restaurant. Grab a pre-dinner drink on the rooftop bar then enjoy tradition Greek food in the exposed brick dining room. It has a unique wine list.
Great Italian food with lovely atmosphere and a fantastic wine list!
55 locals recommend
Gemelli Italian
2685 Gold Coast HwyGreat Italian food with lovely atmosphere and a fantastic wine list!
Drinks & Nightlife
Popular bar with extensive whisky and beer list. Food is also available with burgers and the like.
101 locals recommend
The Loose Moose Tap & Grill House
75 Surf ParadePopular bar with extensive whisky and beer list. Food is also available with burgers and the like.
Great bar with large outdoor area, suits either late night drinks or a sunny Sunday sesh. DJs perform on Friday and Saturday nights and there is live acoustic music on Sunday afternoons.
43 locals recommend
Garden Kitchen & Bar
1 Casino DrGreat bar with large outdoor area, suits either late night drinks or a sunny Sunday sesh. DJs perform on Friday and Saturday nights and there is live acoustic music on Sunday afternoons.
Hidden alley bar in Broadbeach. Great for cocktails and snacks (Caribbean, Hawaiian and Asian). The bar is decked out in all things Hawaiian, perfect for summer hangs.
40 locals recommend
Aloha Bar And Dining
18 Main PlHidden alley bar in Broadbeach. Great for cocktails and snacks (Caribbean, Hawaiian and Asian). The bar is decked out in all things Hawaiian, perfect for summer hangs.
The Darling is the Star Gold Coast's newest six star hotel. Head up to the nineteen floor for it's open rooftop bar while looking down on the Broadbeach lights and action.
21 locals recommend
Nineteen at The Star
1 Casino DrThe Darling is the Star Gold Coast's newest six star hotel. Head up to the nineteen floor for it's open rooftop bar while looking down on the Broadbeach lights and action.
The Gold Coast's only comedy cabaret restaurant! Dracula's is popular for it's horror themed dinner and shows. Bookings are essential.
105 locals recommend
Dracula's Cabaret Gold Coast
1 Hooker BlvdThe Gold Coast's only comedy cabaret restaurant! Dracula's is popular for it's horror themed dinner and shows. Bookings are essential.
Entertainment & Activities
A quiet secluded pocket of Surfers Paradise, Budds Beach is a riverfront with park and BBQ facilities. The water is perfect for swimming or stand-up paddleboarding. Check out Go Vertical SUP Hire for hiring of paddleboards. https://govertical.com.au/
20 locals recommend
Budds Beach
A quiet secluded pocket of Surfers Paradise, Budds Beach is a riverfront with park and BBQ facilities. The water is perfect for swimming or stand-up paddleboarding. Check out Go Vertical SUP Hire for hiring of paddleboards. https://govertical.com.au/
Mini-golf and karaoke venue in fun setting. Drinks and meals available.
14 locals recommend
Holey Moley Golf Club Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise BoulevardMini-golf and karaoke venue in fun setting. Drinks and meals available.
Better than a typical bowling alley, Strike has a great atmosphere, loud music and a well stocked bar. Good for groups.
20 locals recommend
Strike Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise BoulevardBetter than a typical bowling alley, Strike has a great atmosphere, loud music and a well stocked bar. Good for groups.
Essentials
Head to Oasis for all of your supermarket / grocery needs. The shopping centre has a Woolworths supermarket, chemist/pharmacy, bottle shop and a number of other takeaway food and clothes shops.
89 locals recommend
The Oracle
3 Oracle BvdHead to Oasis for all of your supermarket / grocery needs. The shopping centre has a Woolworths supermarket, chemist/pharmacy, bottle shop and a number of other takeaway food and clothes shops.
Shopping
Best shopping on the Gold Coast! The newly renovated "Pac Fair" has a number of high end and department stores as well as restaurants, bars and cinemas.
1254 locals recommend
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker BlvdBest shopping on the Gold Coast! The newly renovated "Pac Fair" has a number of high end and department stores as well as restaurants, bars and cinemas.
An upmarket shopping and dining destination. Shop at one of the many designer stores, then lunch afterwards on the marina at one of the lovely restaurants.
85 locals recommend
Marina Mirage station
An upmarket shopping and dining destination. Shop at one of the many designer stores, then lunch afterwards on the marina at one of the lovely restaurants.
Parks & Nature
Head to the beautiful and iconic Burleigh Heads and take a walk through the national park. Otherwise pack a picnic and grab a spot on Burleigh Hill for amazing views and atmosphere.
260 locals recommend
Burleigh Heads
Head to the beautiful and iconic Burleigh Heads and take a walk through the national park. Otherwise pack a picnic and grab a spot on Burleigh Hill for amazing views and atmosphere.
This national park is located in the Gold Coast Hinterland and has impressive waterfalls, lush rainforest and impressive views. There are a number of good hiking trails.
365 locals recommend
Springbrook National Park
Old School RoadThis national park is located in the Gold Coast Hinterland and has impressive waterfalls, lush rainforest and impressive views. There are a number of good hiking trails.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a Gold Coast institution. It is a heritage listed zoological garden, set among 27 hectares of beautiful rainforest. Hang out with Australian wildlife including koalas and kangaroos. The park also offers free bird feeding twice a day. You can also visit the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital, one of the busiest wildlife hospitals in the world and see the wonderful work that they do to rescue and rehabilitate sick and injured wildlife in the region. This is a family favourite.
786 locals recommend
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
28 Tomewin StCurrumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a Gold Coast institution. It is a heritage listed zoological garden, set among 27 hectares of beautiful rainforest. Hang out with Australian wildlife including koalas and kangaroos. The park also offers free bird feeding twice a day. You can also visit the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital, one of the busiest wildlife hospitals in the world and see the wonderful work that they do to rescue and rehabilitate sick and injured wildlife in the region. This is a family favourite.
The whale watching season runs from May to November, but the best time to catch them is between June and October. This is the longest whale watching season on the east coast of Australia, hence called the Humpback Highway. Book in for a boat tour and get up close and personal with these beautiful mammals. Most tour operators provide 100% guaranteed whale sightings. Chances are you'll also spot many other marine creatures as well.
16 locals recommend
Whales In Paradise | Gold Coast Whale Watching Pty Ltd
10a Cavill AveThe whale watching season runs from May to November, but the best time to catch them is between June and October. This is the longest whale watching season on the east coast of Australia, hence called the Humpback Highway. Book in for a boat tour and get up close and personal with these beautiful mammals. Most tour operators provide 100% guaranteed whale sightings. Chances are you'll also spot many other marine creatures as well.
A large community waterfront park with family friendly activities and a number of picnic spots.
101 locals recommend
Broadwater Parklands
Marine ParadeA large community waterfront park with family friendly activities and a number of picnic spots.
Sightseeing
Head to Skypoint at Q1 and enjoy 230 meter high, 360 degree views of the Gold Coast. If you are feeling brave have a go at the climb - Australia's highest external building climb.
49 locals recommend
Q1 Skypoint
3003 Surfers Paradise BlvdHead to Skypoint at Q1 and enjoy 230 meter high, 360 degree views of the Gold Coast. If you are feeling brave have a go at the climb - Australia's highest external building climb.
Possibly the best views of the Gold Coast, climb the stairs to the platform and take in the views of Surfers Paradise to the north and Coolangatta to the south. Then drop in to Currumbin Vikings Surf Club for lunch or a drink and more beautiful beach scenery.
66 locals recommend
Elephant Rock
⛉ Pacific ParadePossibly the best views of the Gold Coast, climb the stairs to the platform and take in the views of Surfers Paradise to the north and Coolangatta to the south. Then drop in to Currumbin Vikings Surf Club for lunch or a drink and more beautiful beach scenery.