Parkwood Travel Guide
Tourist Guide


Popular places to visit

The Star Gold Coast
Why not try your luck with a visit to The Star Gold Coast during your visit to Gold Coast? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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!

Dreamworld
From thrill rides to sheep-shearing, fierce tigers to cuddly koalas, this giant amusement park has something for all the family.

Kirra Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Kirra Beach during your travels in Gold Coast? Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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.
Activities

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing City Lights Cruise

Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass

Surfers Paradise: Guided Gold Coast Amphibious Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Parkwood Hotel Deals

Novotel Surfers Paradise
Staff were courteous, would be helpful if there was a toilet brush, overall the rooms were clean and beds comfortable. Fridge was quite loud when trying to sleep and didn’t seem to be a hand towel, a hook near basin would be good for washing and drying hands. Great location easy walk to restaurants ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

voco Gold Coast by IHG
Everything was excellent
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Check in and check out staff are amazing and courteous.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Was awesome and walking distance to everywhere was amazing thanks
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Dorsett Gold Coast
Yes
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Beautiful room, best night sleep - the bed and pillows are very luxurious and extremely comfortable. Great amenities, excellent service.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkwood

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.

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.

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.

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.

