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Main Beach on the Gold Coast

Main Beach is a stylish and wealthy beachside area, offering a wide range of attractions. These include a fabulous beach, al fresco dining and unique shopping boutiques. Main Beach is a beautiful beach featuring a Surf Life Saving Club, beach snack bar, as well as parkland where you can enjoy a picnic.

Of an evening Main Beach is very popular with a trendy dining area situated along Tedder Avenue. From its modern cafes to exclusive restaurants and wide range of International styles, there is something for everyone.

To the North of Main Beach is The Spit, located between the Gold Coast Broadwater and the Ocean. The Spit is home to the famous Sea World, Palazzo Versace Hotel and Marina Mirage shopping and dining complex.

Marina Mirage shopping complex, which features a range of exclusive and designer boutiques, art galleries and restaurants also offers several eating areas and bars where you can relax and prepare for more shopping and spending.

You will also find a range of accommodation around Main Beach, including several hotels and hostels.

Apartments

If it's extra space you're after, one of the Gold Coast’s one, two or three bedroom self-contained or serviced apartments will be the ideal choice for your next stay.
Backpackers and Hostels

Many travellers want to spend more time on their adventure than in their accommodation, others live the travel-light philosophy, and many just prefer being part of the ridgy-didge travel community. Whatever your needs, Gold Coast hostels offer some of the best accommodation venues, hospitality, and access in the region. Get a good night's sleep and all the insider knowledge you need to make the most of your stay from local operators who really know how to host the world's travellers.
Cabins and Cottages

Check out a great selection of cabins and cottages to make your stay on the Gold Coast relaxing, comfortable and affordable.
Caravan and Camping

Pack up the car and experience the Gold Coast in one of the city's fantastic tourist parks, located just a stone's throw from some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia. Stay in a holiday villa or caravan, or pitch your tent at one of the powered camp sites, enjoying facilities such as free wireless internet, playgrounds for the kids and communal BBQ areas.
Hotels

The hotels and resorts of the Gold Coast will earn a special place in your personal holiday history. With sweeping views of the ocean and mountains, as well as gorgeous swimming pools (some shared with tropical fish), Gold Coast hospitality delivers above and beyond the standard hotel experience. There are great restaurants, bars, spas, and plenty of fun activities to keep kids occupied – all just moments away from white sandy beaches and sapphire-blue ocean.
Resorts

The hotels and resorts of the Gold Coast will earn a special place in your personal holiday history. With sweeping views of the ocean and mountains, as well as gorgeous swimming pools (some shared with tropical fish), Gold Coast hospitality delivers above and beyond the standard hotel experience. There are great restaurants, bars, spas, and plenty of fun activities to keep kids occupied – all just moments away from white sandy beaches and sapphire-blue ocean.
Self Contained

A private, fully self-contained apartment is like a home away from home – coupling all the conveniences of everyday living with the finest facilities, and serving it all up in a variety of stunning locations across the Gold Coast.