Events · 4-5 July 2026 Gold Coast Marathon 2026: The Broadbeach Guide Race weekend dates, the schedule, where the course goes, road closures and why Broadbeach is a smart base for runners and spectators. The ASICS Gold Coast Marathon returns on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July 2026, and it’s one of the biggest weekends … Read more
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Things To Do · Whale Season Whale Watching from Broadbeach Humpback season runs June to early November. Here’s how to see them – from a cruise deck or your own balcony. Every winter, tens of thousands of humpback whales pass the Gold Coast on their migration between Antarctic feeding grounds and the warm breeding waters … Read more
Broadbeach Gold Coast Itinerary – 1, 2 and 3 Day Plans Before You Start Broadbeach doesn’t need a car. All itineraries below assume you’re staying in Broadbeach or arriving by G-Link tram. If you want to add a theme park or Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, you’ll need a car or rideshare for that day – budget … Read more
How to Get to Broadbeach Gold Coast G-Link Light Rail The G-Link light rail is the most straightforward way to reach Broadbeach from within the Gold Coast. The southernmost stop on the Gold Coast line is Broadbeach South, which puts you one block from Oracle Boulevard and a 5-minute walk from Kurrawa Beach. From Surfers … Read more
Is Broadbeach Worth Visiting? The Short Answer Yes – if you want a patrolled surf beach, a walkable restaurant precinct, and a quieter alternative to Surfers Paradise. Broadbeach is compact in the right way: Kurrawa Beach, Oracle Boulevard (around 40 restaurants and bars in three blocks), Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, and The Star Gold Coast … Read more
Things To Do · Family & Kids Kurrawa Park Playground, Broadbeach Gold Coast’s best beachside kids park – flying fox, climbing structures, BBQs and ocean views. Free entry, all day fun. Kurrawa Park playground is one of the Gold Coast’s most popular family destinations – and it’s completely free. Sitting right on the Broadbeach beachfront, … Read more
Things to Do · Live Music Live Music in Broadbeach Sunday sessions with live acts, Blues on Broadbeach, The Star entertainment program, and street performers on the mall – live music in Broadbeach. Broadbeach has a lively live music culture anchored by one of Australia’s biggest free outdoor music festivals and supplemented by regular venue … Read more
Restaurants · Outdoor Dining Outdoor Dining in Broadbeach Alfresco tables, foreshore cafes, and open-air dining – eating outside in Broadbeach. One of Broadbeach’s greatest assets is the climate – warm, sunny, and genuinely pleasant for outdoor dining for most of the year. Oracle Boulevard’s pedestrianised sections have outdoor terrace seating at multiple restaurants, the Kurrawa … Read more
Things to Do · Surfing Broadbeach Surf Report & Conditions How to read Broadbeach surf, the best swell windows, and where to check live conditions before you paddle out. Broadbeach and Kurrawa Beach are sandy-bottomed beach breaks that respond well to southerly and east-southeasterly swells. The breaks aren’t as consistent or as quality as nearby … Read more
Accommodation · Budget Cheap Accommodation in Broadbeach Budget apartments, off-peak rates, and where to find the best value stays in Broadbeach without compromising on location. Broadbeach isn’t the Gold Coast’s cheapest accommodation destination – it’s a premium precinct and the prices reflect that. But genuinely good value accommodation exists if you know what to look … Read more