2025 Southport Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Had an incredible feast at the all-you-can-eat restaurant in Southport yesterday! The tough choice between yakiniku and hot pot was finally made, and the yakiniku experience was a total winner! The highlight of the meal was undoubtedly the premium wagyu with its mesmerising marble. Each bite was a melt-in-your-mouth delight, leaving me craving for more! The salmon sashimi was top-notch! The silky texture and fresh taste made it an absolute treat for sushi lovers. The succulent pork belly was a heavenly delight, offering a perfect balance of tender meat and crispy edges. Savouring the hearty udon noodles, cooked to perfection, was the ultimate comfort in between the sizzling grill and indulgent meats. Last but not least, the grand finale was a scoop of creamy ice cream that rounded off the delightful meal on a sweet note! The friendly staff and lively ambiance added to the enjoyable experience, making it a fantastic outing with friends. If you're a food lover in Gold Coast, don't miss out on this gem! 📍Wai-Wai Dining Address - 3 Nerang St, Southport QLD 4215 Price per person - AUD 88 Rating - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 #summerfest

Hey, fellow adventurers! Prepare for an action-packed journey to the dazzling Gold Coast, where thrilling experiences and natural wonders await at every turn. Get ready for an unforgettable trifecta of encounters with koalas, sun-kissed beaches, and breathtaking hot air balloon rides! 🌅🐨🎈 Begin your expedition at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, where you can cuddle up to adorable koalas and learn about Australia's unique wildlife. Get up close and personal with these cuddly creatures, capturing precious moments that will warm your heart and fill your camera roll. 🐨💕 Next up, let the golden sun embrace you as you explore the famous Gold Coast beaches. From Surfers Paradise to Burleigh Heads, each stretch of sand offers its own charm. Sink your toes into the soft sand, ride the waves, or simply bask in the sun while sipping a refreshing cocktail. Life doesn't get much better than this! 🏖️🌞🍹 To take your adventure to new heights, hop aboard a hot air balloon and soar above the stunning Gold Coast hinterland. Watch the sunrise paint the sky with a vibrant palette of colors as you float gently in the air, capturing breathtaking panoramic views. It's a truly magical experience that will leave you in awe of the world below. 🎈✨ Gold Coast truly is a destination that has it all—captivating wildlife encounters, sun-drenched beaches, and thrilling aerial experiences. So pack your bags, embrace the spirit of adventure, and let the Gold Coast sweep you off your feet on an unforgettable journey! 🌴🐨🏖️🎈 #旅行好去處 #境外遊 #澳大利亞 #黃金海岸 #travel

really missed my Pre COVID trip to Gold Coast. I am staying at the Rhapsody Resort , Surfers Paradise. The location of the resort was good. Easy access to shopping mall and eateries. The weather and temperature were just right during summer. Yummy food and #summervacation my apartment was next to the coast. Every morning and evening can enjoy the cool sea breeze. A short drive to both the theme parks too.

Movie World half day for all the rides. Tickets booked via klook, we took the bus from the city centre to come here, very easy just buy the day tourist ticket covers all transportion in gold Coast. Queue always long, but download the app so you can virtual queue them. Have fun with the roller coasters 🎡🎠🎢 #celebratewithtrip ##

trying to get rid of summer — Gold Coast is the best choice! 🫶🏻 perfect weather with blue sky, sea and beach 🤍 Missed the amazing sunset there 😭 many activities to do: zoo, theme parks, boat trip, beach😍 Just visit here! enjoy the best place in the world. #summervacation #awesomepic #australia #goldcoast

Tourists in Australia's Gold Coast know that it's impossible not to go 😄 You can often see a lot of finches in the afternoon Tourists will take pictures with them and feed them At dusk, the beach reflects the beautiful sunset I really want to stay here forever The only thing is that there is nothing delicious 😂 We also dug up a clam! ! 😍

Location is great ! Rooms was clean and spacious . Price reasonable since i stayed for one week .

#5月好去处2025 In addition to beaches, surfing, sightseeing and shopping, the Gold Coast actually hides a unique little world - Gold Coast Chinatown, located in the Southport area, which is a microcosm of the multiculturalism here. Although it is not as large as the Chinatowns in Sydney and Melbourne, it has a delicate, small and beautiful feeling, and it is worth taking the time to walk around. 🏮 Atmosphere: A small cultural district that blends Chinese and Western cultures The entire Chinatown street is not long, and it can be visited in about 10 minutes, but the red lanterns, Chinese signs, and traditional architectural decorations on both sides of the street still create a strong Chinese style. Walking on the road, you can see decorations such as "Fu", "Shou", and "Dragon", which instantly make people feel familiar. From time to time, you can see some street sculptures and cultural knowledge written on the floor tiles with poems or Chinese and English comparisons, which makes people appreciate while walking, and also feel the respect and integration of Asian culture in the Gold Coast. 🍜 Food: Authentic taste, diverse choices The biggest highlight here is, of course, the Chinese restaurant and Asian cuisine! There are also many Cantonese, Sichuan, Hong Kong-style dim sum, Vietnamese rice noodles, Korean barbecue and other choices around. There is a menu for reference at the door of each store, and most of the staff can speak Chinese, so communication is no problem at all. After the meal, I also bought some snacks and instant noodles at a nearby Asian supermarket. Although the price is slightly higher than that of local supermarkets in Australia, I am still very satisfied to be able to buy the taste of home here. 🧧 Activities and festivals (if the time coincides) According to locals, if you come here during the Lunar New Year, Lantern Festival or Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinatown will also hold cultural festivals, dragon and lion dance performances, market stalls and other activities, which will be much more lively than usual. It's a pity that I didn't come during the festival, but the cultural atmosphere on weekdays alone is enough to make people feel the charm of this place. ⸻ 📍Summary • Location: Gold Coast Chinatown is located in Southport, about 20 minutes from Surfers Paradise by light rail (G:link), and 2 minutes walk from Southport station. • Recommended stay time: 1.5 to 2 hours, suitable for lunch or dinner time, and a walk. • Who is it suitable for? Friends who want to eat some Asian flavors, like the atmosphere of Chinese neighborhoods, or want to take photos and check in are all suitable for a visit. ⸻ If you stay in the Gold Coast for a few days, you might as well arrange an afternoon or evening to walk around Chinatown, have a familiar meal, drink a cup of milk tea, and experience a different cultural corner in this Sunshine Coast city. 🌇🥢🧧

Here are three local favorite cafes in Gold Coast: ① Hazel Espresso 📍 Location: 9 Davenport St, Southport QLD 4215 An Australia × Southeast Asia fusion cafe where you can enjoy Vietnamese coffee. It's always hard to choose what to order 😅. The Sea Salt Cream Coffee was delicious 💓. ② Bam Bam Bake Cafe in Mermaid Beach 📍 Location: 2519 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218 Highly recommended for their croissants! The almond croissants often sell out early 🥹. Personally, I love their Nasi Goreng 😋. ③ Paddock Bakery in Burleigh Heads 📍 Location: 20 Hibiscus Haven, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220 A charming cafe that feels like a garden 🌳. It's bustling from the morning‼︎ The pastries baked in-house all look incredibly tasty 🤤. Be sure to check them out when you visit Gold Coast!

📅 Itinerary I was travelling with my 8 yr old son so it was mostly a kid oriented trip Day1：A full day at the gorgeous Surfers Paradise Beach, enjoying the sun, sand and sea. very safe with so many lifeguards nearby. A beach volleyball session after and food at hungry Jacks nearnb. Day2: Took a Trip to the park that was near Gold Coast Aquatic Centre. this turned out to be a full day trip of fun with so many kids and so many activities Day3: Mall day at both Pacific Fair and Australian Fair Malls. So many bargains and eateries. 🏨 Accommodation 🍴 Food Recommendations 📌 Tips

Perfect Stay with the most perfect views - highly recommended.

📍Address: Corner Olsen and, Musgrave Ave, Southport QLD 4215 🕰️Business Hours: 7:00am- 4:00 pm (open daily) 💰Average Price per Person: $15-30 (*Senior members can enjoy chosen special set lunch costs $9.9 only) (*Members also can enjoy the special set lunch costing $11.9) *only on special days and promotional period 🚎Transportation: QLD Translink train and tram -Stop at Helensvale station -transfer to Gold Coast Hospital station by Gold Coast G link (towards Board beach) - 10 -15 minutes walk to the destination. #localfood

KatsuCo Southport 📍Address:30 Nerang St, Southport QLD 4215, Australia 💰Average Price per Person:A20-40 🕰️Business Hours:11:30-20:30 💞Reasons to Recommend:must try cheese katsu ✍🏻Rating : 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

🏖️ The best way to overlook the Gold Coast! When you think of Gold Coast beaches, what do you think of? Is it the golden sands of Surfers Paradise or the winding and dreamy coastline? If you want to see the resort from a different angle, a helicopter tour is an experience you can’t miss! Soar into the sky on a helicopter, overlook the Cote d'Azur, feel the thrill of adrenaline rush, and unlock the ultimate way to play on the Gold Coast! 🚁 Helicopter experience guide 📍 Departure point: Sea World Helicopters (Seaworld Drive, Main Beach) 💰 Price: From about AUD 89 per person, depending on the route ⏳ Flight time: 5-25 minutes optional (it is recommended to choose more than 15 minutes for a more stunning view!) ✅ Experience highlights ✨ The beautiful scenery of the sea and sky - looking down from the sky, you can see the golden beach, blue water and winding coastline! ✨ Bird's eye view of Surfers Paradise - the landmark Q1 Building Observation Deck, Broadbeach Gold Coast, South Port Sands Spit and more are all in sight! ✨ Both excitement and romance - whether it is a couple's date or a family trip, you can gain unforgettable memories! 💡 TIPS: 🔹 It is recommended to book in advance, as seats are limited during popular periods! 🔹 Wear dark clothes to avoid glare from glass and take clearer photos! 🔹 If you are prone to motion sickness, you can take motion sickness medicine half an hour in advance. 🍽️ Gold Coast Food Recommendations After the flight, treat yourself to a delicious meal! 🍤 🐟 Peter's Fish Market (120 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach) 🌟 Must-eats: Golden fish and chips (Fish & Chips), fresh oysters 💬 Features: A small shop by the sea, fresh seafood is fried on order, and the sea breeze is super healing! 🥩 🍖 Moo Moo The Wine Bar+Grill (Gold Coast Restaurant) 🌟 Must-eats: BBQ Pork Ribs, Charcoal Grilled Steak 💬 Features: Super large portions, tender and juicy meat, and you can enjoy the unbeatable sea view while eating! ☕ 🍰 Elk Espresso (Oasis Shopping Centre, Broadbeach) 🌟 Must-eats: Signature Acai Bowl, Truffle Mushroom Toast 💬 Features: Instagram-style cafe, suitable for a leisurely brunch, full of photo-taking atmosphere! 🏨 Accommodation recommendation 🏝️ Sea view holiday paradise——Wake up to the ocean view! 🌟 💎 The Langham, Gold Coast (38 Old Burleigh Rd, Surfers Paradise) ✨ Super luxurious sea view resort hotel, private beach + infinity pool, worth it! 🌟 🏖️ Q1 Official Resort Q1 Resort & Spa (9 Hamilton Ave, Surfers Paradise) ✨ High-rise apartment hotel with kitchen + large viewing balcony, suitable for families and couples! 🌟 🌊 Meriton Suites Southport - Gold Coast Southport (2 Como Cres, Southport) ✨ High value for money + spacious suites, close to the city center, some rooms overlook the coastline! 💡 Tips 🌟 Helicopter tours are a must-try experience on the Gold Coast, and it’s safer to book in advance! 🌟 It is recommended to use wide-angle mode when taking photos, the picture will be more shocking! 🌟 The Gold Coast is suitable for travel all year round, but the weather is best in spring and summer (September-February)! ✨ When you look down at the Gold Coast from the sky, the world seems to stand still, with the blue sea and blue sky connected, like a dream. The wind whistled past my ears, my heart beat faster, and the feeling of excitement was unforgettable. Whether it’s your first time visiting the Gold Coast or you’re returning to this coastline, a helicopter tour will definitely be the most shining memory of your trip! 💙🌊🚁 📌 Save this guide and check it out next time you come to Gold Coast! 🌟

This is a street near the Gold Coast, which is very similar to Okinawa, Japan. I recommend you to go there for a stroll. There are many local delicacies and shops nearby. If you miss Japan, you can satisfy your experience here. Of course, you still have to go to Japan to have a better taste. Because I like Japan very much, I recommend it to everyone. I hope you like it.

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On December 22, a new Hong Kong-style dessert shop opened in Chinatown on the Gold Coast of Australia | Hong Kong Dessert Xiji Dessert Shop. When you enter, you feel like you are in Hong Kong (the atmosphere is very friendly). I ordered some authentic sweet snacks, they were so delicious and instantly satisfying. The signature herbal jelly hotpot is worth a try (suitable for the whole family to cool down). There are also special mango sago, mango rice rolls, and egg waffles, all of which are delicious. The fruit on top is very fresh, smooth, sweet and refreshing. The taste of the fish balls (including the curry sauce) that the kids love the most is exactly the same as that in Hong Kong (probably because the boss is also from Hong Kong). Come here every afternoon and evening to sit and taste, I guess I won’t miss home anymore🇭🇰. 【Xiji Dessert Shop】 is a great place worth visiting again and again, adding a new touch to the dining area of ​​Gold Coast Chinatown.

There's a cool hidden gem in Southport Park called Pops's Milk Bar. You can get many great quick bites from there including but not exclusive to jaffles, waffles and ice cream as well as pastries 🥪🧇🥐 Mummy took us today for an ice cream sundae and it was a great treat on a hot Summer day like today!🍨 #magicalxmastrip #familytravel #familytrip #localfood #deliciousfood

Last night, mummy took us to a beautiful apartment in Southport on the Gold Coast. It had beautiful neo classical/French style knick-knacks, and an amazing view! 🪟🏙️ Both bedrooms were beautiful but we slept in the smaller one because it felt more cosy and had those lovely sheer curtains, sort of like the kind of beds that royalty sleep in. It's like a resort! We had a lovely night in that apartment, and highly recommend it not only for the aesthetics but the close proximity of the shops and light rail (Broadwater Parklands station). Au revoir until next time! 💙🤍❤️ #magicalxmastrip #familytrip #travel #familytravel #christmas

My studio in Australia is very close to this point. Every time I drive past this cafe, I am attracted by the simple and clean exterior decoration. 😍 Finally, when I have time to come here to experience, I have a beautiful brunch tea. 🌞 The sun is shining, the body and mind are happy, the cappuccino, the fragrance is refreshing ☕️ This kind of outdoor cafe is more relaxed and free, and people and the surrounding natural environment are integrated. [White walls + green plants + umbrella arrangement + small wooden table + friendly Korean waiter] This style echoes the nearby high-rise buildings. 🌃 It seems to be a city drama... Drinking coffee and chatting here, the mood is too beautiful 💕 Welcome friends to visit Southport in Gold Coast and explore the city's humanities

The Southport Library in Gold Coast is a highly designed library located right next to the Southport Tram Station. The bright and open space is filled with light, and there are colorful sofas and chairs lined up, so you can enjoy reading at your leisure📕 There are plenty of books and magazines✨ In particular, the area lined with picture books for kids has educational toys, so you can enjoy reading at your leisure. There is a wide variety of picture books, and even children who are not good at English enjoyed flipping through them😊 The children are calm, so moms and dads can also enjoy reading at their leisure! There is also a takeaway cafe, and some people come to take a break during their lunch break☕️ #GoldCoast #SouthPort #Library #LibraryTour

Anzac Park on the Gold Coast is a waterfront park⛲️ It takes about 45 minutes to walk from one end to the other. It's a wonderful park where you can walk slowly along the river. There are art objects along the way, so it's fun to take a leisurely stroll while looking for them! There are trampolines and play equipment for children, and a water area where you can safely enjoy them😀 There is also a place where you can have a BBQ, and it is crowded with families on weekends🍖 Australia has little humidity, so walking is pleasant😆 It can also be a morning and evening routine! #GoldCoast #Australia #AnzacPark #MaddyAndMike

My trip were for some medical appointments and it’s good, I had good time but my expectations about Crown plaza was not much. I want to check in early and the lady was girl and asked us to upgrade for $60 and this price if I booked through trip will be include breakfast but the lady said no. The room for the upgrade not that waooo and was not very high level like we asked her. The hotel location not what I accepted from search. I thought it’s in the heart of surface paradise and just I can walk little bit to be in the surface but u need tram if u can’t walk. I had breakfast at Marriott hotel at citriqu and as usual wonderful breakfast it’s $49 but worth if I compare if u pay $39 and the buffet not good. Shiraz restaurant the same is good and plenty of food if u like mediterranean food but prices is little high but good to try, I recommend.

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#awesomepic For all the times that you rained on my parade And all the clubs you get in using my name You think you broke my heart, oh, girl, for goodness' sake You think I'm crying on my own, well, I ain't And I didn't wanna write a song 'Cause I didn't want anyone thinkin' I still care, I don't, but You still hit my phone up And baby, I'll be movin' on And I think you should be somethin' I don't wanna hold back Maybe you should know that My mama don't like you and she likes everyone And I never like to admit that I was wrong And I've been so caught up in my job Didn't see what's going on, but now I know I'm better sleeping on my own 'Cause if you like the way you look that much

##Australiatrip #Goldcoastwith❤️ Lovely trip with families at Gold coast, Australia! Nice weather on June 2023