Varsity Lakes 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 Varsity Lakes Hotel Deals
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Nice rooms, great service and staff and a delicious buffet breakfast.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Needs a better concierge service
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Mantra Legends Hotel
Room was reasonably clean.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Hard to fault. Awesome location, great staff, great buffet and nice rooms
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Dorsett Gold Coast
The balcony glass was absolutely filthy!
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Check-in young lady (Kristy/Kirsty) was super lovely. Jinny is a darling, she’s a keeper!
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Varsity Lakes
Miami
Miami is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to North Burleigh Lookout or Nobby Beach.
Burleigh Heads
A noteworthy feature of Burleigh Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Burleigh Beach and Burleigh Head National Park.
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.
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.
Palm Beach
Palm Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Tallebudgera Creek and Palm Beach while in the area.
Mermaid Beach
Mermaid Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Nobby Beach and Putt Putt Golf Mermaid Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Gold Coast.
Varsity Lakes Travel Guide
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