South Stradbroke Island

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Sand dunes and Surf beach on South Stradbroke Island in Queensla
Just across the Broadwater from the Gold Coast in Queensland is South Stradbroke Island, one of only 15 sand based islands in the world, and home to Couran Cove Resort.

This island getaway is made up of 1,800 acres of conservation park, so you know you’re walking into pristine nature.

And it's one of the few places on the East Coast of Australia where you can see the sun rise in the east of the island and set on the west.
Southport featuring a sandy beach, tropical scenes and swimming
Ephraim Island Gold Coast Queensland Australia
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Novotel Surfers Paradise

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St Surfers Paradise QLD
$120 nightly
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Novotel Surfers Paradise
Voco Gold Coast

Voco Gold Coast

4.5 out of 5
31 Hamilton Avenue Surfers Paradise QLD
$117 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
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Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway Broadbeach QLD
$97 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
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Excellent stay. Clean and comfortable, exactly as listed.

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Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
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Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway Broadbeach QLD
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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Excellent stay. Clean and comfortable, exactly as listed.

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Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

5 out of 5
86 The Esplanade Surfers Paradise QLD
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Qube Broadbeach

Qube Broadbeach

4 out of 5
Cnr Queensland Ave and Jubilee Ave Broadbeach QLD
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Qube Broadbeach
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