Runaway Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
All-Inclusive Saona Island Tour by Speedboat & Catamaran
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Entry Ticket
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing City Lights Cruise
Surfers Paradise: Sightseeing Midday River and Canal Cruise
Our pick of the best Runaway Bay Hotel Deals
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Nice rooms, great service and staff and a delicious buffet breakfast.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Needs a better concierge service
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Mantra Legends Hotel
Room was reasonably clean.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
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Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Hard to fault. Awesome location, great staff, great buffet and nice rooms
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Dorsett Gold Coast
The balcony glass was absolutely filthy!
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
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 Ian Dipple Lagoon or Cooke Murphy Oval.
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 Tedder Avenue and Marina Mirage Shopping Centre, 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.
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