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The area is
traditionally a business hub. During the week it is busy with
Gold Coasters
shopping or catching a bite to eat whilst ducking out from the office.
Marine Parade runs adjacent to the Broadwater has some areas that can be enjoyed by all including:
![]() Southport Beach play boats on the sand by the swimming enclosure Attractions Southport is central to many of the attractions whilst being a bit away from the main hubbub. There is no ocean surf beach frontage. If you want the buzz stay in Surfers Paradise, Main Beach or Broadbeach. It is not a place to stay and walk to restaurants and activities. Although, there are some good restaurants in the area including the fabulous seafood at Georges Paragon which now has a restaurant under the Pivotal Point Building. ![]() Georges
Paragon Southport - greek seafood restaurant
I highly recommend you hire a car if you base yourself in Southport. If you don't like the hassle of driving yourself you will be able to find other transport options quite easily here. Another little secret the locals like to keep up their sleeves is the trendy Ferry Road Markets – especially good if you are looking for a bit of Melbourne sophistication!
![]() Southport Olympic Pool - 50m lap pool, play pool and diving pool
![]() Playgrounds in Southport by Broadwater
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Accommodation
For your convenience some of the links below may open in a new window.
![]() Broadwater Tourist Park absolute waterfront cabins!
This is a
popular resort and quite well situated close to good transport links.
Click
here for more information about Rays Resort including rates
and availability.
Compare rates for
The Rays Resort.
Facilities
include heated pool and spa, wading pool for the kids, half sized
tennis court, BBQ area and undercover secure parking.
Conveniently located close to Australia Fair and walking distance to Indy Track and Broadwater beaches and playgrounds. Click
here for more information about Palmerston Tower including
rates and availability.
This part of
Marine Parade
is a two lane major road. Cross the road to the Broadwater
park
area with children's playgrounds, cycle and walkways.
Swimming
enclosure at Southport is about a 15 minute walk, so is Australia Fair.
Resort
facilities include in ground pool and spa, half tennis court, BBQ and
entertainment pavilion.
Click here for more information about Harbour Side Resort including rates and availability.
Situated
within walking distance
to Australia Fair, the Gold Coast Indy Track and approximately 500m to
Broadwater beaches. Features include heated swimming pool and spa.
This property
doesn't have any outlook, but has good facilities.
Not all
accommodation is air-conditioned so check before
booking. Complex facilities include split-level swimming pool, heated
spa, tennis court, barbecue, gym and sauna.
Golf Information Southport Golf Club is a private members and guest only golf club. Other Golf Courses within a 10 to 15 minutes drive are: Resort Golf Clubs -
open 7 days
Public Golf Courses
Private Golf Clubs -
Members and Guests only
Semi-Private Golf Clubs -
limited opportunities for non-members
Beach Information Southport has beach frontage to the Broadwater along Marine Parade. There is a safe water swimming enclosure opposite Australia Fair. The closest ocean surf beach is Main Beach about 5 minutes by car. 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.
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 "Get directions" tab. Type in your starting point and where you want to go. I find the format the easiest to use and follow.
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