Varsity Lakes

Gold Coast

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
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
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
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
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
Wet\'n\'Wild Water World featuring a water park

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.

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

Things to do

All-Inclusive Saona Island Tour by Speedboat & Catamaran

All-Inclusive Saona Island Tour by Speedboat & Catamaran

HK$654
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
All-Inclusive Saona Island Tour by Speedboat & Catamaran
Surfers

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise

HK$276
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
Roo Pass

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

HK$301
per traveller
86% of travellers recommend
Roo Pass (airport & theme park transfers combo deal!)
Dracula's - Dinner & Show

Dracula's - Dinner & Show

HK$597
per adult
90% 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$497
per adult
Mount Tamborine Hop on Hop off Bus from Brisbane
Surfers Paradise city lights

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing City Lights Cruise

HK$196
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing City Lights Cruise
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Top hotels in Varsity Lakes

Novotel Surfers Paradise

Novotel Surfers Paradise

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St Surfers Paradise QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$883 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
HK$883
HK$972 total
16 Dec - 17 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,349 reviews)
Location great close to tram stop and a short walk to the beach.Check in staff very friendly and helpful.Room clean with comfortable bed.Well stocked with coffee,tea and milk.Water pressure good and plenty of hot water. Bathroom was a little small and dated but does not detect from experience.Breakfast ...

Reviewed on 3 Dec 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 HK$819 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
HK$819
HK$901 total
9 Dec - 10 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,019 reviews)
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

voco Gold Coast by IHG
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$2,313 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
HK$2,313
HK$2,545 total
8 Dec - 9 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (664 reviews)
Hotel was nice but service very poor. Waited 30 mins for a Coke Zero around the pool

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
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$1,197 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
HK$1,197
HK$1,321 total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 8 restaurants and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,029 reviews)
Room was good. Unfortunately the coffee we paid for at breakfast wasn't..The food was good but..

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

5 out of 5
86 The Esplanade Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is HK$1,089 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
HK$1,089
HK$1,198 total
15 Dec - 16 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (994 reviews)
Very nice hotel

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Mantra Legends Hotel

Mantra Legends Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd. & Laycock St Surfers Paradise QLD
The price is HK$879 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
HK$879
HK$879 total
15 Dec - 16 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,032 reviews)
Great ocean view from room. Easy and convenient parking. Friendly helpful staff.

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Mantra Legends Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Varsity Lakes

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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.

Miami
Burleigh Beach which includes a sandy beach, central business district and tropical scenes

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.

Burleigh Heads
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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.

Robina
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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.

Mermaid Waters
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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.

Palm Beach
Mermaid Beach

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.

Mermaid Beach

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