Merrimac Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Cavill Avenue
Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.
Sea World
Who doesn’t dream of staying overnight in a water park where you can see Jet Ski stunts, life-sized Nickelodeon stars, plus dolphins, sea lions and polar bears?
Dreamworld
Australia’s biggest amusement park features exciting themed areas with everything from tigers and thrilling rides to vintage V8 super-cars and TV characters.
Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
Get an adrenaline kick gliding through caves and tunnels or plunging down a giant water slide, or simply float and splash in a relaxing pool.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Cuddle a koala and handfeed kangaroos at this wildlife sanctuary set in natural rainforest surrounds on Australia’s famous Gold Coast.
Activities
Surfers Paradise: Guided Gold Coast Amphibious Bus Tour
2.5hrs Jetski Tour with island stopover / Self Drive / Surfers Paradise
Gold Coast: Snorkeling with Turtles Half-Day Tour
Our pick of the best Merrimac Hotel Deals
![Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14730000/14728500/14728472/38ef819f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2024
![Novotel Surfers Paradise](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/200/109/37ceb903_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2024
![Q1 Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1860000/1859100/1859086/88f30155_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2024
![Dorsett Gold Coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67670000/67663000/67662961/ae90f5d0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2024
![The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78100000/78099500/78099407/9e37ee15_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2024
![Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4240000/4238700/4238660/w4388h2320x0y5-b83906d4_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Merrimac
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Robina
Well liked for its shopping and golf courses, Robina is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Cbus Super Stadium and Robina Town Centre, and jump on the metro at Robina Station to get around the city.
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Carrara
Golf courses, restaurants and beaches highlight some of the noteworthy features of Carrara. Make a stop by Palm Meadows Golf Course or Heritage Bank Stadium while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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Mermaid Waters
Unique features of Mermaid Waters include the bars and casinos. Make a stop by Broadbeach Sports and Recreation Centre or Gold Coast Seniors Tennis Club while you're exploring the area.
![Gold Coast which includes food, drinks or beverages and outdoor eating](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/54000/54625-Gold-Coast.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Broadbeach Waters
Broadbeach Waters is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dracula's Cabaret and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.
![Broadbeach which includes a sandy beach, a high-rise building and skyline](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/35000/35921-Broadbeach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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Mermaid Beach
Mermaid Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Nobby Beach and Soak Bathhouse, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Gold Coast.
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- More holiday ideas
- Lakelands Golf Club
- Warner Bros. Movie World
- The Star Gold Coast
- Cavill Avenue
- Kirra Beach
- Dreamworld
- Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
- Surfers Paradise Beach
- Robina Town Centre
- Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
- Slingshot
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- The Oasis
- Coolangatta Beach
- Broadwater Parklands
- SkyPoint Observation Deck
- Burleigh Beach
- Springbrook National Park
- Currumbin Beach
- Snapper Rocks
- Lamington National Park
- Nobby Beach
- Twin Towns Services Club
- Chevron Renaissance
- Royal Pines Resort Golf Course
- Marina Mirage Shopping Centre
- Harbour Town
- Greenmount Beach
- Thunderbird Park