Runaway Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
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?
Surfers Paradise Beach
This stretch of beach is known for its regular sets of rolling waves, with high-rise hotels and bustling nightlife along the sandy shore.
Coolangatta Beach
This city at the southern tip of the Gold Coast has some of the most pristine beaches, and clear water for swimming, fishing and diving.
Activities
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Gold Coast: Natural Bridge Glow Worm Night Tour
Gold Coast: Premium Whale Watching Cruise
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
Gold Coast Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise
Our pick of the best Runaway Bay Hotel Deals
Runaway Bay Motor Inn
Novotel Surfers Paradise
voco Gold Coast by IHG
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
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QT Gold Coast
Other neighbourhoods around Runaway Bay
Labrador
Labrador is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Ian Dipple Lagoon or Cooke Murphy Oval.
Hope Island
Hope Island is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club and Sanctuary Cove Marina while you're in town.
Southport
Beaches, spas and theme parks are some highlights of Southport. Make a stop by Australia Fair Shopping Centre or Gold Coast Aquatic Centre while you're exploring.
Main Beach
Main Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Tedder Avenue and Marina Mirage Shopping Centre, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Gold Coast.
Coomera
Unique features of Coomera include the theme parks and restaurants. Make a stop by Dreamworld or WhiteWater World while you're exploring the area.
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.
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- More holiday ideas
- Warner Bros. Movie World
- The Star Gold Coast
- Cavill Avenue
- Dreamworld
- Kirra Beach
- Robina Town Centre
- Surfers Paradise Beach
- Coolangatta Beach
- Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
- Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Slingshot
- Springbrook National Park
- Twin Towns Services Club
- Broadwater Parklands
- Royal Pines Resort Golf Course
- Burleigh Beach
- Currumbin Beach
- Cbus Super Stadium
- Harbour Town
- Greenmount Beach
- Chevron Renaissance
- SkyPoint Observation Deck
- The Oasis
- Snapper Rocks
- Marina Mirage Shopping Centre
- Bond University
- Kurrawa Beach
- Thunderbird Park
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