| all also come with separate living areas, kitchens and washer/dryers, as well as wi-fi (fee), flat-screen tvs and dvd players. stylish 1- to 3-bedroom apartments feature balconies or terraces. some offer river views. parking is free, and the resort has a seasonal outdoor pool with a cafe, as well as a wading pool. overlooking an offshoot of the nerang river, this modern waterfront resort is a 9-minute walk from the gold coast convention and exhibition centre and 800 m from jupiters hotel and casino. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. other amenities include a fitness room, a sauna, a steam room and a fishing jetty
Brisbane Airport 1 hr 8
Infinity Attraction (12 min)
Funhouse attraction where guests encounter illusion-based special effects & music. Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast (26 min)
Expansive water park with many thrill rides, a wave pool, concessions & a surf shop. Hinterland Regional Park (20 min)
Rainforest, park, and wine Miami Marketta (9 min)
Unfussy indoor-outdoor night market offering global street fare, cocktails & beers plus live music. Broadwater Parklands (18 min)
Spacious park featuring a marine-themed water play area for kids, plus BBQ grills & walking paths. Warner Bros. Movie World (24 min)
Large park with a number of thrill rides including rollercoasters and regular live stunt shows. SkyPoint Observation Deck (9 min)
Observation deck & cafe offering scenic views from area's highest point, plus nightlife on weekends. Sea World (17 min)
Oceanographic theme park with marine animals & polar bears, plus shows, rides & interactive tours. The Star Gold Coast (13 min)
Upscale hotel with restaurants, bars & gaming, plus a day spa, a theatre & poolside cabanas. HOTA, Home of the Arts (11 min)
Cultural complex with facilities hosting movies, concerts & other events, plus a gallery & bar/cafe. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Surfers Paradise (11 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Gold Coast beach (7 min)
Lengthy stretch of shoreline with 70 km of developed beachfront for swimming, surfing & more. Surfers Paradise Beach (10 min)
Legendary surfing spot with a sand beach, set against a city backdrop with entertainment & shops. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (25 min)
Native animals on display in natural surrounds, plus shows, encounters & a wildlife hospital. Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets (11 min)
Regular, open-air night market featuring 100+ stalls, local artisans & live music performances. | 
