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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Activities
All-Inclusive Saona Island Tour by Speedboat & Catamaran
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises
Surfers Paradise: Guided Gold Coast Amphibious Bus Tour
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing City Lights Cruise
Our pick of the best Varsity Lakes Hotel Deals
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Good selection of options and was changed up daily. Really enjoyed the stay and was in a great location.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Just what u would expect when ur paying over $300 a night
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
voco Gold Coast by IHG
Great location for beach, restaurants and shops. Two pools and a hot tub. Breakfast buffet was great. Would recommend. Hotel is right on the tram line which makes it simple to get to south broadbeach or the other way to main beach.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Mantra Legends Hotel
Blonde hair girl at reception was very helpful, room was nice and clean and security at night made us feel safe and helped with directions to where we needed to go. 10/10 for hotel location and our short stay. Thank you!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Everything was good.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Mantra on View Hotel
Best place to stay
Reviewed on 4 Dec 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.
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