Chinatown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Warner Bros. Movie World
Everyone loves to watch movies, and the Gold Coast’s famous movie-themed park is a great opportunity to get up close to the action as well!
Surfers Paradise Beach
If you like to spice up your sunbathing with a spot of surfing and a LOT of shopping, then Surfers Paradise will really live up to its name!
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
From thrill rides to sheep-shearing, fierce tigers to cuddly koalas, this giant amusement park has something for all the family.
Sea World
A stay at this resort combines all the comforts of home with a chance to glimpse the strange and fascinating undersea world of the Pacific Ocean.
Coolangatta Beach
Fish, swim or dive in the crystal-clear waters around Coolangatta, then sample some Aussie-style al fresco hospitality.
Activities
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises
Surfers Paradise: Guided Gold Coast Amphibious Bus Tour
Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Midday River Cruise
Our pick of the best Chinatown Hotel Deals
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Clean, spacious rooms.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Great place to stay , excellent breakfast
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
voco Gold Coast by IHG
The pools and games room were the stand out as well as location. Room was dated and not ‘deluxe’ as per our booking… toilet struggled to flush and bath seemed to take ages for water to drain away
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Excellent staff including front desk and concierge. Beachfront views are incredible.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Clean room and lovely staff
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Nightelier Mermaid Waters
Great place
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
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.
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.
Surfers Paradise
Home of the Arts and Chevron Renaissance 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.
Runaway Bay
Visitors to Runaway Bay enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Pine Ridge Conservation Park is worth a stop.
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.
