Runaway Bay

Gold Coast

Runaway Bay
Runaway Bay

Popular places to visit

Movie World which includes rides

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.

Warner Bros. Movie World
Cavill Avenue featuring shopping, a city and night scenes

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.

Cavill Avenue
Dreamworld featuring rides

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.

Dreamworld
Sea World

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?

Sea World
Surfers Paradise Beach which includes skyline, general coastal views and city views

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.

Surfers Paradise Beach
Coolangatta Beach which includes general coastal views, a coastal town and a sunset

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.

Coolangatta Beach

Things to do

Surfers

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise

HK$282
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
All-Inclusive Saona Island Tour by Speedboat & Catamaran

All-Inclusive Saona Island Tour by Speedboat & Catamaran

HK$653
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
All-Inclusive Saona Island Tour by Speedboat & Catamaran
Roo Pass

Roo Pass (airport & theme park transfers combo deal!)

HK$308
per traveller
86% of travellers recommend
Roo Pass (airport & theme park transfers combo deal!)
1 Day Dreamworld Ticket

1-Day Dreamworld Ticket

HK$636
per adult
1-Day Dreamworld Ticket
Dracula's - Dinner & Show

Dracula's - Dinner & Show

HK$611
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Dracula's - Dinner & Show
Mount Tamborine Hop on Hop off Bus from Brisbane

Mount Tamborine Hop on Hop off Bus from Brisbane

HK$508
per adult
Mount Tamborine Hop on Hop off Bus from Brisbane
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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 HK$904 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
HK$904
HK$994 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,274 reviews)
"Staff are great as well as the breakfast buffet"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Novotel Surfers Paradise
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 HK$1,887 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
HK$1,887
HK$2,076 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (615 reviews)
"We stayed here for 3 nights and it went by so fast :(, the pool and bar were amazing! The staff were all so friendly and polite. We also dined at the restaurant for breakfast twice and couldn’t be happier with the service and quality of food"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

5 out of 5
6 Orchid Ave Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is HK$1,393 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
HK$1,393
HK$1,533 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The Hilton was excellent"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Dorsett Gold Coast

Dorsett Gold Coast

4.5 out of 5
5 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD
The price is HK$860 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
HK$860
HK$946 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,497 reviews)
"The breakfast was simple but plentiful. Little disappointed with executive lounge as access was limited to minimal hours. Coffee machine while working often did not have milk in it. Staff were best of the best when they were on hand"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Dorsett Gold Coast
Q1 Resort & Spa

Q1 Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
9 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is HK$1,428 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
HK$1,428
HK$1,571 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,446 reviews)
"Nice to come home to a comfy appartment after a day at the soccer pitches"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Q1 Resort & Spa
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 HK$1,150 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
HK$1,150
HK$1,274 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,006 reviews)
"The room was nice,clean and comfortable, we paid for breakfast and that was a disaster,waited 1/2 hour just to get in line and the food was disgusting. Very disorganised, we did not go to breakfast the next morning not wanting to eat there."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
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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 Ian Dipple Lagoon or Cooke Murphy Oval.

Labrador
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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 which includes a coastal town, a city 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 showing swimming, tropical scenes and a sandy beach

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.

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
Surfers Paradise showing a sunset, a city and a sandy beach

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.

Surfers Paradise

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