East Coast Australia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in East Coast Australia
Sydney Central Business District
Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Sydney Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House, and jump on the metro at Martin Place Station or St. James Station to see more of the city.
Surfers Paradise
Cavill Avenue and Home of the Arts are a few top attractions in Surfers Paradise. Hop around the city on the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station and check out the area's stunning beaches, luxurious spas and popular shops.
Broadbeach
The stunning beaches, first-class casinos and popular shops are notable features of Broadbeach. Make a stop by The Star Gold Coast or The Oasis while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Broadbeach South Light Rail Station to get around town.
Darling Harbour
Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Darling Harbour. Check out top attractions like Star Casino and Australian National Maritime Museum, and jump on the metro at Pyrmont Bay Light Rail Station or The Star Station to see more of the city.
Brisbane Central Business District
Are you interested in beautiful gardens, stunning river views and popular shops? A visit to Brisbane Central Business District might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like ANZAC Square War Memorial and Anzac Square.
Noosa Heads
A noteworthy feature of Noosa Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Hastings Street and Noosa National Park.
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
We wished to swim but it was a little too cold for us. We visited the pool area twice and it was clean and pleasant.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Shangri-La Sydney
We loved the customer service at the Shangri-La. Our room was understandably not ready when we arrived at 9am but they suggested we freshen up in the gym change room. It was lovely to take a shower and change into a fresh set of clothes after a long flight. Our room became available before noon. ...
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
View Sydney
The Reception staff were very excellent and helpful and extremely friendly. The porter was very friendly and helpful. The room was excellent wonderful sights and very cosy. I will be letting everyone up on the Sunshine Coast know about your Hotel
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites
Handy location good size rooms
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Quest North Sydney
Great apartment with easy access tometro and buses making it a great location to explore Sydney
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Nice apartment with kitchen. Great views from the enclosed balcony. Inside and outside heated pools were nice although the water was a bit cloudy and not the cleanest. Friendly and helpful staff. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit
Circular Quay
Under the gaze of the magnificent Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney’s transport hub is a terminal of unexpected beauty.
Sydney Opera House
Take in a performance or just take in the splendour of one of the world’s most famous buildings.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
An iconic structure on a beautiful harbour with breath-taking views at any time of day or night. Climb it, walk it, photograph it or just stand back and admire it.
Cairns Esplanade
Stroll along the boardwalk surrounded by palms tree and landscaped gardens and watch the sun set over the Coral Sea.
Warner Bros. Movie World
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.
Hastings Street
Located in the heart of Noosa Heads, this beachside street is a chic enclave of cosmopolitan cafés, resort-style accommodation and designer shopping.
Activities
Wineglass Bay Cruise from Coles Bay
Wineglass Bay & Freycinet NP Full Day Tour from Hobart via Richmond Village
3-Hour Tasman Peninsula Wilderness Cruise from Port Arthur
