Victor And Sue’s guidebook
Local Area
Closest landmarks *
Southport Broadwater Parklands - 0.6 km
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre - 0.7 km
Southport Tram Station - 0.9 km
Australia Fair Shopping Centre - 1.2 km
Gold Coast Hockey Centre - 1.7 km
Broadwater Parklands Tram Station - 1.7 km
Restaurants and markets * -
Australia Fair Shopping Center Supermarket, Resturants, Cafes - 1 km
HarbourTown Shopping Center Market - 5 km
Gold Coast Airport - 25.1 km
Brisbane Airport - 70.3 km
Lismore Airport - 98 km
Marina Mirage Shopping Centre - 1.8 km
Harbour Town Gold Coast - 3.9 km
Metricon Stadium - 6.7 km
The Star Gold Coast - 8.2 km
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre - 8.5 km
Seaworld - Across the Broadwater!
Wet'n'Wild Water World - 10.4 km
Warner Bros. Movie World - 11.3 km
Robina Town Centre - 13.3 km
Dreamworld - 14.2 km
All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
31 locals recommend
Southport
Closest landmarks *
Southport Broadwater Parklands - 0.6 km
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre - 0.7 km
Southport Tram Station - 0.9 km
Australia Fair Shopping Centre - 1.2 km
Gold Coast Hockey Centre - 1.7 km
Broadwater Parklands Tram Station - 1.7 km
Restaurants and markets * -
Australia Fair Shopping Center Supermarket, Resturants, Cafes - 1 km
HarbourTown Shopping Center Market - 5 km
Gold Coast Airport - 25.1 km
Brisbane Airport - 70.3 km
Lismore Airport - 98 km
Marina Mirage Shopping Centre - 1.8 km
Harbour Town Gold Coast - 3.9 km
Metricon Stadium - 6.7 km
The Star Gold Coast - 8.2 km
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre - 8.5 km
Seaworld - Across the Broadwater!
Wet'n'Wild Water World - 10.4 km
Warner Bros. Movie World - 11.3 km
Robina Town Centre - 13.3 km
Dreamworld - 14.2 km
All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Main Beach
Sand and surf at The Spit, Main Beach Queensland
Surfers Paradise
Retail therapy, surf and sun!
Beach and Parkland Activities and Theme Parks
Broadwater Parklands
Marine ParadeShopping and resturants
Broadbeach
Star Casino restaurants and shows; Dracula's; Shopping.
CSi Club Southport
154A Scarborough StBistro food and entertainment
Shop until you drop! Retail and food outlets. Supermarket. Cinema.
445 locals recommend
Harbour Town Premium Outlets
147-189 Brisbane RdShop until you drop! Retail and food outlets. Supermarket. Cinema.
Chinatown
Education / Schools / Colleges
Great place for short stays for families of students attending schools.
BROWNS English Language School
5 Marshall LnWithin 8 minutes walk from the complex. Public transport available.
Unit is within walking distance to college. Great place for families to stay while visiting students or to attend student graduation.
Australian International College Language (AICOL)
66 Marine ParadeUnit is within walking distance to college. Great place for families to stay while visiting students or to attend student graduation.
City advice
Customs and culture
Tipping is not generally required within Australia
You might like to add a tip for great service.
Getting around
Ubers or local taxi services are a great way to get from place to place.
Wait on the footpath at the front of the resort.
What to pack
Even in summer, the Broadwater breeze can be cool in the evening.
Short sleeves and a light jumper for summer.
Long sleeves and jacket for winter.
Togs, throw over, beach towel and thongs for the beach.
Shorts, shirts, sandals for through the day.
Smart casual clothes and shoes for restaurants and clubs.
Don't miss
Pelican Feeding at the Charis Seafood - 1/2 hour walk.
371 Marine Parade (Broad St), Labrador.
Around 1pm daily.
Turn left walk to Loders Creek via right to follow Marine Pde along the Broadwater.
Customs and culture
Parkland sporting events - Gold Coast Marathon, fun runs, water sport and festivals in the parklands
Close to start and finish line. May be limited access to complex during events.
Don't miss
Gold Coast Show - Broadwater Parklands
All the fun of a fair!