Varsity Lakes Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 Varsity Lakes 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 Varsity Lakes
Miami
Miami is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Nobby Beach or Burleigh Golf Club.
Burleigh Heads
A noteworthy feature of Burleigh Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Burleigh Beach and Burleigh Head National Park.
Robina
Well liked for its shopping and golf courses, Robina is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Cbus Super Stadium and Robina Town Centre, and jump on the metro at Robina Station to get around the city.
Mermaid Waters
Unique features of Mermaid Waters include the bars and casinos. Make a stop by Broadbeach Sports and Recreation Centre or Gold Coast Seniors Tennis Club while you're exploring the area.
Palm Beach
Palm Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Tallebudgera Creek and Palm Beach while in the area.
Mermaid Beach
Mermaid Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Nobby Beach and Putt Putt Golf Mermaid Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Gold Coast.
- 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
- Lamington National Park
- Marina Mirage Shopping Centre
- Kurrawa Beach