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!
Dreamworld
From thrill rides to sheep-shearing, fierce tigers to cuddly koalas, this giant amusement park has something for all the family.
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.
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!
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
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises
All-Inclusive Saona Island Tour by Speedboat & Catamaran
Tweed River and Rainforest lunch Cruise
Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass
Our pick of the best Varsity Lakes Hotel Deals
The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast
Great stay. .
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Good location to walk to everything in Surfers. Very close to grocery store for snacks! Lots to do and see on foot all around. .
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
Whilst the pool area is beautiful and amazing... it doesn't have much sun in the afternoon and cast in a shadow. This can't be fixed, design fault. It's also a wind tunnel. Otherwise, all good.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Dorsett Gold Coast
All good.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
QT Gold Coast
We stayed in the qt cabins and they were amazing! Such a cosy, relaxing space and the service was fantastic
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Great location. Clean room. Pool facilities were great. Would love clean towels each day.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 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 North Burleigh Lookout or Nobby Beach.
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.
Varsity Lakes Travel Guide
- Warner Bros. Movie World
- Kirra Beach
- Dreamworld
- The Star Gold Coast
- Cavill Avenue
- Robina Town Centre
- Surfers Paradise Beach
- Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
- Coolangatta Beach
- Broadwater Parklands
- Burleigh Beach
- Springbrook National Park
- Chevron Renaissance
- Currumbin Beach
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- SkyPoint Observation Deck
- Royal Pines Resort Golf Course
- Greenmount Beach
- Lamington National Park
- Twin Towns Services Club
- Slingshot
- Nobby Beach
- Snapper Rocks
- Sanctuary Cove Marina
- Thunderbird Park
