Gold Coast Travel Maps & Location Guides

Surfers Paradise is the jewel of Queensland's Gold Coast and one of the most popular holiday destinations in Australia. Surfers Paradise is where you'll find the perfect fusion of city and beach lifestyles set amidst a spectacular skyline and brilliant stretch of coast... read more

Beaudesert is a quaint rural town situated in scenic mountain hinterland, less than an hour from Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Often enjoyed as a convenient stop-off point on the Mt Lindesay Highway, Beaudesert is a buzzing destination in its own right. The ever-popular country markets here... read more

Broadbeach is just south of Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast and offers an inviting beach lifestyle. Broadbeach is somewhat quieter than Surfers Paradise to the north, but boasts and excellent stretch of beach, dining and shopping options. Broadbeach Mall and Surf Parade are lined with... read more

Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast is world renowned for its spectacular surfing conditions. Burleigh attracts professional surfers from around the world with its tubular Burleigh Barrel waves and is the venue for major international surfing tournaments including the Quicksilver Pro Surf Tournament... read more

Coolangatta is located at the southern end of the Gold Coast on the border between Queensland and New South Wales. Coolangatta shares this ear with its ‘twin town' of Tweed Heads. Coolangatta boasts some of the region's most beautiful beaches and best surfing. The most difficult surf... read more

Currumbin is small coastal town on the southern Gold Coast just south of Surfers Paradise. Currumbin boasts a sheltered swimming and surfing beach where the mouth of the Currumbin Creek and the Pacific Ocean meet. Currumbin can be distinguished from other beaches by the Currumbin Rock... read more

Labrador is located on the northern stretch of the Gold Coast and overlooks the Southport Broadwater. The Broadwater is a haven for boating and watersports enthusiasts with its still, shallow waters. Accommodation options include serviced and self-contained apartments, motels and a popular... read more

Main Beach is just north of Surfers Paradise and boasts a sophisticated, yet casual, beach lifestyle. Main Beach offers a beachfront park perfect for an afternoon barbeque or game of Frisbee. And just a block from the beach, is a lovely area filled with alfresco restaurants and cafes where... read more

Miami is lovely beach town located south of Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. Miami has a spectacular stretch of beach perfect for families and children. There's a children's playground and park ideal for an afternoon barbecue in the beachfront park. The Miami Surf Life Saving Club... read more

Located 62 kilometres from Brisbane and sitting on the edge of the escarpment behind the city of the Gold Coast, Tamborine Mountain is both an actual geological phenomenon (the result of an outpouring of lava from Mount Warning) and also a collective term for a number of small villages stretching... read more

Southport is just north of Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast and is home to Sea World and the luxurious Palazzo Versace Hotel. Southport overlooks the Broadwater and the Southport Spit, which is a long sandbar that divides the Broadwater from the Pacific Ocean. The Spit is popular with surfers... read more

South Stradbroke Island is a small sand island just off of Southport on the Gold Coast. In fact, South Stradbroke is only 200 metres from the northern end of the Spit in Southport, making the island easily accessible for day trips. South Stradbroke Island is mostly undeveloped with the main... read more

Springbrook, dominating the skyline west of Broadbeach, is a wonderful retreat with a choice of excellent dining at small cafes and affordable accommodation. Nestled between Lamington National Park and the coastline, Springbrook National Park is renowned for its waterfalls and ancient Antarctic... read more

Located at the mouth of the Tweed River, the Twin Towns - Tweed Heads (New South Wales) and Coolangatta (Queensland) share a main street that straddles the state border. They also share some truly beautiful beaches. Just a 30 minute drive from Murwillumbah and the rain forests of Mt Warning... read more

The old saw-milling town of Canungra is the springboard to Lamington National Park and its popular mountain resorts. Visitors can take a walk through the sawmill's old tramway tunnel cut through sandstone, where the walls show the scars caused by logs jamming against them... read more

Kirra is in the southern stretch of the Gold Coast and boasts excellent breaks for experienced surfers. Kirra Point has challenging waves for the experienced surfer, as well as smaller waves closer to shore for beginners. It is a great place to watch the experts at work and get some pointers... read more

Mermaid Beach, in the southern Gold Coast, offers magnificent beachfront and great breaks for surfers. Mermaid Beach is, however, known for its ‘millionaire's row' of beachfront homes. Many prestigious business owners buy and sell the beautiful beachfront properties on the famed Hedges... read more

Nerang is the gateway to the Gold Coast Hinterland's World Heritage listed Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves. The Nerang district was settled in 1863. As it was situated on the river and also on the coach route, it soon became a flourishing trading centre. Nerang meaning 'little'... read more

Tamborine Mountain is an idyllic oasis comprised of three heritage communities: Mount Tamborine, North Tamborine and Eagle Heights. Located about an hour south of Brisbane and just inland from Surfers Paradise, Tamborine Mountain offers a quiet respite from busy city life... read more