Runaway Bay

Gold Coast

Runaway Bay
Runaway Bay

Popular places to visit

Movie World featuring rides

Warner Bros. Movie World

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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.

Warner Bros. Movie World
Dreamworld which includes rides

Dreamworld

5/5(3 reviews)

Australia’s biggest amusement park features exciting themed areas with everything from tigers and thrilling rides to vintage V8 super-cars and TV characters.

Dreamworld
Cavill Avenue which includes shopping, a city and night scenes

Cavill Avenue

4/5(31 reviews)

Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.

Cavill Avenue
Sea World

Sea World

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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?

Sea World
Surfers Paradise Beach showing general coastal views, cbd and a sandy beach

Surfers Paradise Beach

4.5/5(66 reviews)

This stretch of beach is known for its regular sets of rolling waves, with high-rise hotels and bustling nightlife along the sandy shore.

Surfers Paradise Beach
Wet\'n\'Wild Water World featuring a waterpark

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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.

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

Things to do

Transparent Kayaking around Tangalooma Shipwrecks

Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

RM503
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Gold Coast: Daytime Glow Worm Caves and Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Gold Coast: Daytime Glow Worm Caves and Hop-on Hop-off Tour

RM323
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gold Coast: Daytime Glow Worm Caves and Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Gold Coast: Moreton Island Day Trip with Snorkelling

Gold Coast: Moreton Island Day Trip Kayak & Sandboarding

RM615
per adult
Gold Coast: Moreton Island Day Trip Kayak & Sandboarding
Natural Bridge Springbrook National Park

Natural Bridge & Springbrook Waterfalls Tour

RM334
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Natural Bridge & Springbrook Waterfalls Tour
Surfers Paradise: Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise

Surfers Paradise: Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise

RM360
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise: Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise
Guided snorkel

Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Day Cruise from Gold Coast

RM756
per adult
Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Day Cruise from Gold Coast
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Top hotels in Runaway Bay

Novotel Surfers Paradise
Novotel Surfers Paradise
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is RM398 per night from 18 May to 19 May
RM398
RM438 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,220 reviews)
"Everything was lovely, Perfect location All guest shampoos etc were all filled to the brim which was nice as the last 2 places we staysled were 1/4 full. Staff were friendly, breakfast was amazing"

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2025

Novotel Surfers Paradise
voco Gold Coast by IHG
voco Gold Coast by IHG
4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is RM458 per night from 20 May to 21 May
RM458
RM504 total
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Super clean hotel,"

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2025

voco Gold Coast by IHG
Dorsett Gold Coast
Dorsett Gold Coast
4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is RM409 per night from 19 May to 20 May
RM409
RM450 total
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,512 reviews)
"Great spot for a few nights in Broadbeach. Close to everything, nice pool"

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2025

Dorsett Gold Coast
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
5 out of 5
8 Casino Drive, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is RM670 per night from 11 May to 12 May
RM670
RM737 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 8 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great Hotel, great staff, great entrttainment."

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
5 out of 5
81 Surf Parade, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is RM522 per night from 19 May to 20 May
RM522
RM574 total
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Sofitel was great for a short family vacation -"

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025

Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
5 out of 5
38 Old Burleigh Road, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is RM1,141 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
RM1,141
RM1,255 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (534 reviews)
"Na"

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
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Other neighbourhoods around Runaway Bay

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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 Cooke Murphy Oval or Harley Park.

Labrador
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Helensvale

You'll enjoy the restaurants and theme parks in Helensvale. You might want to make time for a stop at Saltwater Creek Conservation Park or Game Over GC.

Helensvale
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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.

Hope Island
Main Beach featuring general coastal views, a skyscraper and a sandy beach

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.

Southport
Southport which includes a sandy beach, swimming and tropical scenes

Main Beach

Main Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Marina Mirage Shopping Centre and Tedder Avenue, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Gold Coast.

Main Beach
Dreamworld featuring rides

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.

Coomera

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