South Stradbroke Island

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Just across the Broadwater from the Gold Coast in Queensland is South Stradbroke Island, one of only 15 sand based islands in the world, and home to Couran Cove Resort. This island getaway is made up of 1,800 acres of conservation park, so you know you’re walking into pristine nature. And it's one of the few places on the East Coast of Australia where you can see the sun rise in the east of the island and set on the west.
Just across the Broadwater from the Gold Coast in Queensland is South Stradbroke Island, one of only 15 sand based islands in the world, and home to Couran Cove Resort. This island getaway is made up of 1,800 acres of conservation park, so you know you’re walking into pristine nature. And it's one of the few places on the East Coast of Australia where you can see the sun rise in the east of the island and set on the west.
Southport featuring a sandy beach, tropical scenes and swimming
Ephraim Island Gold Coast Queensland Australia
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The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

5 out of 5
8 Casino Drive Broadbeach QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$5,843 per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
NT$5,843
NT$6,428 total
Jan 19 - Jan 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 8 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Staying at The Star was an overall good experience, only fault that I had was the pool areas were overly busy and no seats were ever available even despite going to the pool early at 8:30am. We found people would put down their towels, leave and then come back later. Makes it a bit difficult to enjoy ...

Reviewed on 2026/1/13

The Star Grand at The Star 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 NT$3,646 per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
NT$3,646
NT$4,010 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,398 reviews)
yes was great and clean. staff are lovely

Reviewed on 2026/1/11

Novotel Surfers Paradise
voco Gold Coast by IHG

voco Gold Coast by IHG

4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is NT$3,453 per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
NT$3,453
NT$3,798 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Everything good

Reviewed on 2026/1/12

voco Gold Coast by IHG
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Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway Broadbeach QLD
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,468 reviews)
Beautiful room and very nice staff

Reviewed on 2026/1/8

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

5 out of 5
86 The Esplanade Surfers Paradise QLD
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,025 reviews)
Will stay there again!

Reviewed on 2026/1/11

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Qube Broadbeach

Qube Broadbeach

4 out of 5
Cnr Queensland Ave and Jubilee Ave Broadbeach QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Apartment was spacious and cleqn. Great location and amenities

Reviewed on 2026/1/8

Qube Broadbeach
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Popular places to visit

Chasing the Milky Way on South Stradbroke Island 😍

South Stradbroke Island Conservation Park

Explore the great outdoors at South Stradbroke Island Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Gold Coast.

South Stradbroke Island Conservation Park
Movie World which includes rides

Warner Bros. Movie World

4.5/5(61 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
Always a beach day in Queensland. #queensland #australia #weekendgetaway #blue #beachbound

Kirra Beach

4.5/5(37 reviews)

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Kirra Beach, a popular beach in Gold Coast. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Kirra Beach
Surfers Paradise Beach which includes skyline, general coastal views and central business district

Surfers Paradise Beach

4.5/5(182 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
Dreamworld featuring rides

Dreamworld

4/5(53 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
Cavill Avenue featuring night scenes, a city and shopping

Cavill Avenue

4/5(100 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

Cities near South Stradbroke Island

Roma Street Parkland which includes a high rise building, a city and a river or creek

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