Runaway Bay Travel 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

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise

All-Inclusive Saona Island Tour by Speedboat & Catamaran

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Entry Ticket

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing City Lights Cruise

Surfers Paradise: Sightseeing Midday River and Canal Cruise
Our pick of the best Runaway Bay Hotel Deals

Novotel Surfers Paradise
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

voco Gold Coast by IHG
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Dorsett Gold Coast
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Q1 Resort & Spa
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
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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