

Why not give yourself a treat with a trip to Warner Bros. Movie World, one of the most popular family attractions located 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from central Gold Coast. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at Warner Bros. Movie World, you'll love Australian Outback Spectacular, just a short walk away.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Cavill Avenue, a popular place for shoppers in Surfers Paradise. Splash some more cash at Chevron Renaissance, Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets, and Centro Surfers Paradise.