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Vacation rentals in Gold Coast

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Top-rated holiday rentals in Gold Coast

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Superhost
Apartment in Surfers Paradise
Legends studio - kitchenette and beach view
This 2nd floor apartment is one of a kind. Enjoy ocean views or just leave the door open and relax to the calming sounds of the Pacific Ocean. Beyond your balcony is a large grass area and although there is public access, its pretty much all yours! 50in 4K smart TV with Netflix. Free Fast Wifi. walking distance to everything in Surfers Paradise. Tram out front for easy access to Broadbeach, Casino and Pac Fair Access to hotel facilities – swimming pool, heated spa, gym, sauna and steam room.
Superhost
Condo in Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise Collective
Kick back & relax in this calm, stylish space located within The Legends Hotel. The room is fully self-contained including a comfy queen bed & high quality quilted linen to ensure your comfort. You’ll enjoy an outdoor balcony area overlooking The Legends pool with a hint of ocean satisfying all of your needs. Unlimited free wifi. Just 60m to the beach & walking distance to all Surfers Paradise night life & shopping with the tram stop right in front of the hotel. With all facilities
Superhost
Apartment in Surfers Paradise
OCEAN VIEWS KING ROOM IN UPMARKET HOTEL
Stylish High End Hotel room in Legends Hotel at 25 Laycock Street with Ocean Views, King Bed & kitchenette. Location is steps from the Beach & all Restaurants and shopping in Cavill Ave. Includes Unlimited Internet/ Aircon / Heating /TV with youtube (or Netflix if you have an account) / Fridge / Hot Plate / Pots / Toaster / Microwave / Plates / Cutlery. All photos here are of this exact room. (So you can be sure you won't end up with a room facing the street.)

Stay near Gold Coast's top sights

Pacific Fair Shopping Centre1,254 locals recommend
Harbour Town Premium Outlets445 locals recommend
Robina Town Centre212 locals recommend
Broadwater Parklands101 locals recommend
Sanctuary Cove81 locals recommend
Australia Fair Shopping Centre187 locals recommend

Other great holiday rentals in Gold Coast

Superhost
Apartment in Surfers Paradise
Stunning Sunsets, River Views & Central Location!
Superhost
Condo in Surfers Paradise
Ocean view apartment in Rhapsody Resort
Superhost
Apartment in Surfers Paradise
Lvl 21 : Lovely Rental Unit in Surfers Ocean Views
Superhost
Apartment in Surfers Paradise
FREEparking ❤️OCEAN VIEW TramStation Self-CheckIn
Superhost
Apartment in Surfers Paradise
One Bedroom Sub Penthouse
Superhost
Apartment in Surfers Paradise
Perfect Getaway
Superhost
Apartment in Mermaid Beach
Beachside unit in mermaid Beach
Superhost
Condo in Surfers Paradise
Oceanview Exec 28th Level 02 Studio Beach Apt
Superhost
Apartment in Surfers Paradise
Sea View studio in Mantra
Superhost
Apartment in Surfers Paradise
Couples Studio in the Heart of Surfers
Superhost
Apartment in Surfers Paradise
Location! Oceanview luxury 1BR Apt, steps to beach
Superhost
Apartment in Surfers Paradise
Stunning 1b Apartment OceanFront. Pool.

Your guide to Gold Coast

All about Gold Coast

With miles of beaches, navigable tidal canals and rivers, and 300 days of sunshine, by the numbers the Gold Coast deserves its reputation as the surf-and-swim capital of Australia. All that sand is patrolled year-round by lifeguards, so waterborne activities are a safe and family-friendly affair. Avid surfers hit the waves at Snapper Rocks, Rainbow Beach, Currumbin, and Burleigh Heads, while the less adventurous enjoy calmer conditions at Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, the heart of the coast, with its gleaming high-rise towers. Abandon your board and swimsuit and drive 30 minutes west to be surrounded by ancient rainforest, a place where wellness retreats and wineries exist side by side. The city is also home to a large concentration of amusement and water parks.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Gold Coast

Those 300 days of sunshine make staying in one of the Gold Coast’s holiday homes attractive any time of year. Peak season is the Christmas holidays, when school’s out for summer (December through February) and Australian families arrive to swim, surf, and make the most of the balmy water (77 degrees Fahrenheit from January through March). Daytime temperatures this time of year hover between 78 and 82, and while rain is uncommon, it’s less rare in summer.

Spring (March through May) offers near-perfect conditions, with pleasant daytime temperatures (73 to 80 degrees), warm water (72 to 77), and lower levels of rainfall; the driest months are winter (June through August) and early spring (September). These months see daytime averages drop to 67, around the same as the water temperature.


Top things to do in Gold Coast

Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre

The national parkland covering Burleigh Heads may be small but it’s home to rainforest, eucalypt forest, pandanus groves, mangrove trees, creeks, and beaches. This is a spiritual place for the Jellurgal Aboriginal community, and you’ll learn why on a tour highlighting bush tucker (edible native plants) and sharing Dreamtime stories of Aboriginal lore. Views north toward Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach are particularly pretty, especially if you glimpse dolphins and humpback whales.

Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk

The Gold Coast hinterland is home to some of Australia’s most species-rich Gondwana rainforest. Enjoy its 900 plant species on the 45-minute Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk, which takes you from ground level to the tree canopy on high-tech steel bridges. Feet back on soil, explore the trails around Tamborine Mountain, spotting lyrebirds, possums, and wallabies along the way.

Nobby Beach and Burleigh Beach

These two coastal neighborhoods to the south of the city centre lure surfers to the long stretches of golden sands and good breaks, but you can come here without your board. Wander along the Gold Coast Highway’s Service Road and venture into the side streets to explore Nobby Beach and Burleigh Beach’s stylish cafes, artisan boutiques, restaurants with farm-to-table vibe, and hip bars.

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