Runaway Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Runaway Bay
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.
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.
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!
Coolangatta Beach
Fish, swim or dive in the crystal-clear waters around Coolangatta, then sample some Aussie-style al fresco hospitality.
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 Runaway Bay Hotel Deals
voco Gold Coast by IHG
Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025
Dorsett Gold Coast
Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025
Q1 Resort & Spa
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 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 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
- The Star Gold Coast
- Cavill Avenue
- Dreamworld
- Kirra Beach
- Robina Town Centre
- Surfers Paradise Beach
- Coolangatta Beach
- Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Slingshot
- Twin Towns Services Club
- Royal Pines Resort Golf Course
- Broadwater Parklands
- Springbrook National Park
- Burleigh Beach
- Cbus Super Stadium
- Currumbin Beach
- Greenmount Beach
- Chevron Renaissance
- SkyPoint Observation Deck
- Snapper Rocks
- Marina Mirage Shopping Centre
- Kurrawa Beach
- Thunderbird Park