Merrimac
Gold Coast
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Things to do
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
All-Inclusive Saona Island Tour by Speedboat & Catamaran
Roo Pass (airport & theme park transfers combo deal!)
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing City Lights Cruise
Top hotels in Merrimac
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Reasonable place great location right in surfers paradise. However pool shut every day until 4pm due to maintenance disappointing!!
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
voco Gold Coast by IHG
Very clean staff were amay
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
great rooms and amenities
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
We did not use the breakfast area or the bar, but for those who does use these facilities would have a 5 star experience
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Everting was amazing brand new apartment building
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Mantra Legends Hotel
All great
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Merrimac
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.
Carrara
Golf courses, restaurants and beaches highlight some of the noteworthy features of Carrara. Make a stop by People First Stadium or Carrara Sports Complex while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Broadbeach Waters
Broadbeach Waters is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Dracula's Cabaret and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.
Broadbeach
The stunning beaches, first-class casinos and popular shops are notable features of Broadbeach. Make a stop by The Oasis or The Star Gold Coast while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Broadbeach South Light Rail Station to get around town.
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.
