Broadbeach
Gold Coast

Broadbeach has a feel all of it's own and the restaurants rock! It seems quieter and more upmarket than Surfers Paradise.   Don't get me wrong, there's still loads going on, it just appears more subtle - less in your face! Except for eating!  The restaurants are everywhere and there are definitely some excellent choices. The beach is just as great as Surfers Paradise. Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club right by the beach has a bistro that overlooks the ocean - serves great food, is not expensive and proceeds go to help support the surf life savers.

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The new Exhibition Centre draws visitors and locals alike to many exhibitions, conferences and trade fairs.  

Jupiters Casino offers entertainment, restaurants, hotel and shows and round off your stay with a visit to Pacific Fair a massive shopping centre with both indoor and outdoor shopping.

One of the downsides of all the restaurants is the noise of the garbage trucks picking up the restaurant bins at 3.00am!  So I recommend you pick accommodation away from the restaurants if you are a light sleeper!

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Attractions

Accommodation

Like Surfers Paradise, there are many options for accommodation in Broadbeach but here are my main choices. 

Hotels

• Conrad Jupiters Hotel - If you want to stay in a hotel in Broadbeach this is a good choice particularly if you enjoy the 5 star feel!  

• Sofitel Gold Coast - part of the Accor group - a very modern and comfortable 5 star hotel - conveniently situated near the Oasis Centre.

Apartments

• Mantra Broadbeach on The Park - On the Gold Coast Highway opposite the Sofitel. Very convenient for local restaurants, mall, Jupiters Casino and the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.

• Carmel by the Sea - 4½ star 2, 3 and sub-penthouse apartments in well located building.  All master bedrooms have spa in the bathroom.  Both indoor and outdoor heated pool and spa. Sauna, gym, steam room and tennis court.

• South Pacific Plaza Resort - right on the Mall a 4 star apartment resort.  1 and 2 bedroom apartments for up 5 people.  

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Golf Information

No golf courses in Broadbeach itself.  Many courses are within 20 to 25  minutes drive, but the luxury courses further away are worth driving to!

Beach Information
Broadbeach has direct ocean beach frontage - it is a continuation of the beach from Surfers Paradise and is just as magnificent here as in Surfers!

It is cleaned every day and is a pleasure to visit winter or summer.   

Beaches that are patrolled every day of the year from 8.00am to 5.00pm unless they are closed are:

• Wharf Road
• Kurrawa

In addition Australia Avenue is patrolled weekends from September to April only and Margaret Avenue which is near Pacific Fair is patrolled every day from September to April.

Make sure you are aware of the beach and surf conditions and only swim between the flags - I cannot stress this enough!

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Travel Times
Approximate travel times by motor vehicle - please note travel times can be affected by many factors including traffic hazards and roadworks. These are just an indication.

10 minutes	Main Beach – Tedder Avenue cafes and restaurants and Southport SLSC Burleigh Heads – Surfing and beaches
15 minutes	Sea World – water and theme park
20 minutes	Harbour Town – shopping, cinemas and cafes Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
30 minutes	Movieworld – theme park Wet ‘n’ Wild – water theme park Australian Outback Adventure – entertainment
35 minutes	Gold Coast Airport – Coolangatta Dreamworld – water and theme park
55 minutes	Tropical Fruit World – Duranbah
1 hour 25 minutes	Brisbane Airport
2 hours 30 minutes	Australia Zoo – Beerwah, Sunshine Coast

Directions for Car Travel
For directions and other information I recommend you use Google Maps Australia.  This will open in a new window, select the directions tab and then type in your starting point and where you want to go.  I find the format the easiest to use and follow.

Not found quite what you are looking for? If want to be right in the heart of the nightlife and action then Surfers Paradise is probably a better bet. Main Beach is also a good option and quieter than Surfers. For golfing holidays check out Sanctuary Cove, Hope Island, Carrara or Robina. Coolangatta is a great destination in the southern end of the Gold Coast and has a great choice of apartments to suit most budgets. When is the best time to visit?  That depends upon what you want to do, when you can come, your budget and what kind of weather you'd prefer! Check out my guide to the best time to visit the Gold Coast.

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