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What to do
Looking for things to do in Main Beach? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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SkyPoint Observation Deck
8.5
4.7
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1,419 Reviews
Night view
Gold Coast beach
8.5
4.8
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645 Reviews
Beaches and shores
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Gold Coast Sea World
8.2
4.6
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963 Reviews
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Warner Bros. Movie World
8.3
4.5
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1,594 Reviews
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Aquaduck Gold Coast
7.2
4.6
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122 Reviews
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Paradise Country
7.4
4.2
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403 Reviews
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Sea World Cruises
6.2
4.4
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16 Reviews
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Dreamworld
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4.5
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615 Reviews
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6.0
4.6
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
8.6
4.7
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1,364 Reviews
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Main Beach, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast
4.2
/5
131 Reviews
Sea World Resort
4.2
/5
150 Reviews
Imperial Hotel Gold Coast
4.1
/5
148 Reviews
Norfolk Luxury Beachfront Apartments Main Beach
4.5
/5
48 Reviews
Pacific Views Resort
4.3
/5
115 Reviews
Sunbird Beach Resort Main Beach
4.3
/5
46 Reviews
The Meriton on Main Beach
4.2
/5
17 Reviews
Bougainvillea Gold Coast Holiday Apartments
4.2
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The Waterford on Main Beach
4.5
/5
27 Reviews
Xanadu Main Beach Resort
4.6
/5
110 Reviews
Oscar on Main Beach Resort
4.5
/5
69 Reviews
The Crest Apartments - Main Beach
4.4
/5
37 Reviews
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Main Beach dishes and foodie spots.
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Terraces Restaurant
3.9
/5
23 Reviews
Buffet
Avg. AU$89/person
N3 Tapas Bar
5.0
/5
3 Reviews
Bars/bistros
Avg. AU$96/person
Shoreline Restaurant
3.9
/5
15 Reviews
Western cuisine
Peters Fish Market
4.7
/5
11 Reviews
Seafood
Sea view
Avg. AU$29/person
Hatsuhana Japanese Restaurant
3.6
/5
5 Reviews
Japanese cuisine
Pearls Bar
5.0
/5
2 Reviews
Bars/bistros
Avg. AU$48/person
Hot Shott
4.0
/5
3 Reviews
Coffee shop
Avg. AU$34/person
Il Barocco Restaurant
5.0
/5
5 Reviews
Seafood
Avg. AU$95/person
Omeros Brothers Seafood Restaurant
4.2
/5
17 Reviews
Seafood
Sunset
Avg. AU$65/person
Shuck Restaurant
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Seafood
Avg. AU$95/person
MĀRE Restaurant by La Luna
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
Western cuisine
Photogenic
Avg. AU$85/person
Seaway Kiosk
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Western cuisine
Avg. AU$24/person
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Quack'rDuck
4.1
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11 Reviews
Boat tour
Jet Boat Extreme
4.6
/5
16 Reviews
Boating/Sailing
Hot Air Balloon Gold Coast
4.4
/5
14 Reviews
Hot air balloon
Aquaduck Gold Coast
4.6
/5
122 Reviews
Boat tour
Go Ride A Wave Surfers Paradise
4.7
/5
9 Reviews
SkyPoint Observation Deck
4.7
/5
1,419 Reviews
Night view
Harbour Town Premium Outlets
4.7
/5
17 Reviews
Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
4.6
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191 Reviews
Australian Outback Spectacular
4.5
/5
76 Reviews
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Performances
Warner Bros. Movie World
4.5
/5
1,594 Reviews
Amusement parks
Paradise Country
4.2
/5
403 Reviews
Farms and pastures
Zoos & aquariums
Dreamworld
4.5
/5
614 Reviews
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Popular Scenic Hotels Near Main Beach
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Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise
8.2
/5
154 Reviews
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
9.2
/5
398 Reviews
Vue Broadbeach - Official
9.5
/5
127 Reviews
Albatross North Apartments
9.1
/5
6 Reviews
Ambience on Burleigh Beach
8.8
/5
22 Reviews
Sanctuary Beach Resort
8.5
/5
44 Reviews
Emporium Hotel South Bank
9.1
/5
91 Reviews
W Brisbane
8.6
/5
250 Reviews
The Terraces Main Beach
8.5
/5
7 Reviews
Lennox Holiday Apartments
9.3
/5
1 Reviews
Element on Coolum Beachfront Sunshine Coast
9.2
/5
60 Reviews
Munna Beach Apartments
9.0
/5
61 Reviews
Popular Family-friendly Attractions Near Main Beach
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
4.7
/5
1,363 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
Warner Bros. Movie World
4.5
/5
1,594 Reviews
Amusement parks
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
4.7
/5
1,096 Reviews
Boat tour
Zoos & aquariums
Dreamworld
4.5
/5
614 Reviews
Amusement parks
Paradise Country
4.2
/5
403 Reviews
Farms and pastures
Zoos & aquariums
Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
4.6
/5
191 Reviews
Australia Zoo
4.6
/5
164 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
South Bank Parklands
4.6
/5
429 Reviews
Boat tour
Night view
Popular Instagrammable Hotels Near Main Beach
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JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
9.1
/5
259 Reviews
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
9.2
/5
398 Reviews
The Darling at the Star Gold Coast
9.3
/5
25 Reviews
Emporium Hotel South Bank
9.1
/5
91 Reviews
The Calile Hotel
9.2
/5
90 Reviews
W Brisbane
8.6
/5
250 Reviews
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Verandah House Country Estate
9.8
/5
33 Reviews
Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat
9.8
/5
49 Reviews
Jewel Beachfront Residences
8.1
/5
25 Reviews
Opus Broadbeach - Official
8.9
/5
18 Reviews
Encore Broadbeach - Official
9.6
/5
124 Reviews
Oracle Resort Broadbeach - Gclr
8.0
/5
41 Reviews
Koko Broadbeach
9.0
/5
71 Reviews
ULTIQA Signature at Broadbeach
9.0
/5
105 Reviews
Rise Maroochydore
9.1
/5
18 Reviews
Hunchy Hideaway
9.2
/5
21 Reviews
Montville Misty View Cottages
9.8
/5
45 Reviews
The Falls Montville
9.8
/5
50 Reviews
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The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
9.2
/5
398 Reviews
The Star Grand Brisbane
9.6
/5
223 Reviews
The Calile Hotel
9.2
/5
90 Reviews
W Brisbane
8.6
/5
250 Reviews
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JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
9.1
/5
259 Reviews
Marriott Vacation Club at Surfers Paradise
9.0
/5
87 Reviews
Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise
8.2
/5
154 Reviews
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
9.2
/5
398 Reviews
The Darling at the Star Gold Coast
9.3
/5
25 Reviews
Mondrian Gold Coast
9.0
/5
74 Reviews
The Castle on Tamborine
8.7
/5
4 Reviews
Emporium Hotel South Bank
9.1
/5
91 Reviews
Elements of Byron
9.1
/5
57 Reviews
Oceans Mooloolaba
9.5
/5
64 Reviews
Spicers Clovelly Estate
9.2
/5
36 Reviews
Racv Noosa Resort
9.3
/5
119 Reviews
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Hi Surf Beachfront Resort Apartments Official Site
8.9
/5
88 Reviews
Lotus Resort
8.9
/5
3 Reviews
Silvershore Apartments on the Broadwater
9.2
/5
39 Reviews
Royal Pacific Resort
8.2
/5
77 Reviews
Holiday Holiday Circle on Cavill Apartments
8.3
/5
87 Reviews
Moorings on Cavill Surfers Paradise
8.3
/5
95 Reviews
Aegean Apartments
8.2
/5
41 Reviews
Surfers Aquarius on the Beach
8.6
/5
61 Reviews
Viscount on the Beach
8.6
/5
14 Reviews
Vue Broadbeach - Official
9.5
/5
127 Reviews
Boulevard Towers on Broadbeach
7.9
/5
47 Reviews
La Grande Apartments
8.0
/5
51 Reviews
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Concerts
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Cultural institutions
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Themed exhibition halls
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Museums
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Camping and campsites
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Mountain climbing
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Cycling
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Extreme Jet Ski
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Federation Walk Coastal Reserve
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Hollindale Park
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N3 Tapas Bar
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Shoreline Restaurant
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Peters Fish Market
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Hatsuhana Japanese Restaurant
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Pearls Bar
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Hot Shott
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Il Barocco Restaurant
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Omeros Brothers Seafood Restaurant
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Shuck Restaurant
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MĀRE Restaurant by La Luna
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Seaway Kiosk
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Milan On Main
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Sunset Waterfront Grill
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The Lobby Lounge
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Thyme Cafe Bar
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Le Jardin Cafe Restaurant
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Domanis Cafe Restaurant Bar
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Le Jardin Cafe Restaurant
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The Terrace Thai Waterfront
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Hard Coffee
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Pavilion
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The Boatshed
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Lemongrass Thai On Tedder (Main Beach)
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Main Beach Pavilion Café
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Senza Nome Italian Restaurant
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Thai Eatery
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Main Beach Bakery
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