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!
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.
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!
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.
Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
Shoot the rapids, take a daredevil dive or chill out poolside – there are so many different ways to get wet at Wet’n’Wild!
Activities
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Natural Bridge & Springbrook Waterfalls Tour
Gold Coast: Daytime Glow Worm Caves and Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Gold Coast: Mount Tamborine Kangaroo and Koala Day Tour
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
Our pick of the best Chinatown Hotel Deals
voco Gold Coast by IHG
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025
Dorsett Gold Coast
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025
Q1 Resort & Spa
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025
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
Cavill Avenue and Home of the Arts 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.
- Warner Bros. Movie World
- The Star Gold Coast
- Kirra Beach
- Cavill Avenue
- Dreamworld
- Surfers Paradise Beach
- Robina Town Centre
- Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
- Coolangatta Beach
- Slingshot
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Royal Pines Resort Golf Course
- Twin Towns Services Club
- Broadwater Parklands
- Springbrook National Park
- Burleigh Beach
- Currumbin Beach
- Cbus Super Stadium
- Greenmount Beach
- Chevron Renaissance
- SkyPoint Observation Deck
- Snapper Rocks
- Marina Mirage Shopping Centre
- Kurrawa Beach
- Thunderbird Park