Area Guide · Budget Travel Broadbeach on a Budget Free beaches, $12 lunches, happy hour deals, and smart accommodation tips – Broadbeach doesn’t have to break the bank. Broadbeach has a reputation as the Gold Coast’s premium suburb, and with Oracle Boulevard restaurants charging $40+ for mains, it’s easy to assume a trip here means … Read more

Things To Do · Pet Guide Pet-Friendly Broadbeach Dog beaches, off-leash parks, pet-friendly cafes, and where to stay with your furry friend. Bringing your dog to Broadbeach? You’re in luck – the Gold Coast is one of Australia’s most dog-friendly destinations, and Broadbeach has several off-leash areas, pet-friendly cafes, and accommodation options that welcome four-legged … Read more

Beach Guide · Safety Broadbeach Beach Safety Guide Patrolled hours, flag meanings, rip currents, and marine hazards – everything you need to swim safely. Broadbeach Beach (also known as Kurrawa Beach) is one of the Gold Coast’s most popular swimming beaches. It’s patrolled daily by professional lifeguards and volunteer surf lifesavers, with clearly marked safe … Read more

Things To Do · Rainy Day Guide What To Do in Broadbeach When It Rains Shopping, entertainment, food, and indoor adventures – your rainy day doesn’t have to be a write-off. The Gold Coast gets an average of 125 rain days per year, with most falling between December and March during the summer storm season. … Read more

Restaurants · Cafes & Coffee Best Coffee in Broadbeach Specialty single origins, classic flat whites, and the cafes worth walking to – a local’s guide to Broadbeach coffee. Broadbeach has a genuine specialty coffee scene that surprises visitors who expect nothing beyond hotel lobby machines. Within a 10-minute walk of the beach, you’ll find cafes … Read more

Restaurants · Budget Dining Cheap Eats in Broadbeach Great food doesn’t have to cost $40 a plate. Here are the best meals in Broadbeach for under $20. Broadbeach has a reputation as the Gold Coast’s upscale dining precinct – and it lives up to it. But between the $50 mains on Oracle Boulevard, there’s a … Read more

Things To Do · Shopping & Markets Broadbeach Markets Guide From the long-running Broadbeach Art and Craft Markets to nearby night markets – when they run, where to find them, and what to expect. The Broadbeach Art and Craft Markets are one of the Gold Coast’s longest-running markets, held every first and third Sunday of … Read more

Getting to Broadbeach · Transport Guide Brisbane to Broadbeach 80 km south – about 1 hour by car, 1 hour 40 minutes by train + tram. The complete getting-there guide. Brisbane CBD to Broadbeach is approximately 80 kilometres via the Pacific Motorway (M1), taking around 1 hour by car in normal traffic. It’s one of … Read more

Getting to Broadbeach · Transport Guide Brisbane Airport to Broadbeach 90 km south – about 1 hour 15 minutes by car, or 2 hours by train + tram. Every option compared. Brisbane Airport (BNE) is approximately 90 kilometres north of Broadbeach on the Gold Coast. While Gold Coast Airport is closer, many domestic and most … Read more

Getting to Broadbeach · Transport Guide Gold Coast Airport to Broadbeach 25 km south – about 30 minutes by car, 50 minutes by bus + tram. Here’s every option with current prices. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) at Coolangatta is the closest airport to Broadbeach, sitting approximately 25 kilometres south along the coastal strip. The trip … Read more