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Surfers Paradise Beach
The Gold Coast's flagship beach with a long stretch of golden sand backed by a skyline of gleaming high-rises.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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Broadbeach Waters
Queensland, Australia · Oceania
About Broadbeach Waters
Broadbeach Waters works well as a base: 5 minutes from Surfers Paradise, 5km from Surfers Paradise Street Circuit.
Broadbeach Waters is in Queensland, Australia, with about 7,800 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Surfers Paradise, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Broadbeach Waters?
Within an hour or so of Broadbeach Waters: Surfers Paradise Beach (4 km), Surfers Paradise Street Circuit (5 km), Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast (17 km), Warner Bros. Movie World (18 km).
Are there any good drives near Broadbeach Waters?
The nearest famous roads are Surfers Paradise Street Circuit.
Where is Broadbeach Waters?
Broadbeach Waters is in Queensland, Australia, about 4 km from Surfers Paradise.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,833
- Continent
- Oceania
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Queensland
- Timezone
- Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates
- -28.0350, 153.4250
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Australia
112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.
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Worth the detour from Broadbeach Waters
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
Surfers Paradise Street Circuit
A Gold Coast street circuit running along the beachfront and through the high-rise canyon of Surfers Paradise, host of Indycar and now Supercars. Ordinary beach-town streets off-season.
5 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
Australia's premier water park on the Gold Coast featuring giant water slides, wave pools, and aqua-play areas.
17 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Warner Bros. Movie World
Gold Coast movie-themed park featuring rides and attractions based on iconic Warner Bros. films and characters.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Dreamworld
Australia's largest theme park on the Gold Coast with thrill rides, wildlife encounters, and family attractions.
22 km · about 25 min drive
national park
Springbrook National Park
Rainforest plateau in the Gold Coast hinterland with sealed access to Purling Brook Falls and the Best of All Lookout car parks.
23 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Broadbeach Waters
- Right hereSurfers Paradise Street CircuitA Gold Coast street circuit running along the beachfront and through the high-rise canyon of Surfers Paradise, host of Indycar and now Supercars. Ordinary beach-town streets off-season.
- 74 kmStory BridgeBrisbane's heritage-listed 1940 steel cantilever bridge over the Brisbane River, drivable on the Bradfield Highway and climbable on guided ascents for skyline views.
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