Runaway Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Runaway Bay
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.
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?
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.
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
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Gold Coast: Daytime Glow Worm Caves and Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Natural Bridge & Springbrook Waterfalls Tour
Dolphin & Tangalooma Wrecks Snorkel Day Cruise from Gold Coast
Gold Coast: Jet Boat Ride and Scenic Helicopter Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Runaway Bay
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Places of interest
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- More holiday ideas
- Warner Bros. Movie World
- Cavill Avenue
- The Star Gold Coast
- Dreamworld
- Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Kirra Beach
- Robina Town Centre
- Surfers Paradise Beach
- Coolangatta Beach
- Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
- Slingshot
- Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Burleigh Beach
- Currumbin Beach
- Broadwater Parklands
- Twin Towns Services Club
- Royal Pines Resort Golf Course
- Springbrook National Park
- Snapper Rocks
- The Oasis
- Harbour Town
- Marina Mirage Shopping Centre
- SkyPoint Observation Deck
- Chevron Renaissance
- Greenmount Beach
- Kurrawa Beach
- Nobby Beach
- Heritage Bank Stadium
- Bond University
- Sanctuary Cove Marina