Gold Coast Attractions - Queensland

Shopping and Dining

San Chelsea beachfront accommodation Gold Coast is just seven minutes from Tweed Heads, a thriving coastal town full of tempting restaurants, shops and bustling local markets. Coolangatta is just as vibrant -strolling down the alfresco dining strip at Marine Parade is a real exploration of international cuisine with everything from Mexican to Japanese on offer alongside fast food favourites like burgers and kebabs. There are plenty of opportunities for laid back beachfront shopping along Marine Parade, while Griffith Street is home to a good selection of high-street stores. Tweed City and Central Tweed, two major shopping centres in the Tweed Heads area offer an interesting mix of fashion, speciality shops and cafes.

Gold Coast Beaches

At San Chelsea, many of the Gold Coast’s most beautiful beaches are right at your fingertips. Kirra Beach is famous for creating the perfect wave and is one of the most popular surfing destinations on the Gold Coast, but the smaller surf inshore is perfect for a relaxing swim in the Queensland sunshine. The picturesque beaches at Currumbin, Tugun and Bilinga are popular with families looking for a peaceful spot away from the main tourist strip. All beaches are patrolled during summer months and boast the clean white sand and clear blue surf that make the Gold Coast one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world.

Theme Parks and Family Attractions

Adrenaline junkies staying at our Southern Gold Coast accommodation are spoilt for choice. Visit Wet ‘n’ Wild for a dizzying selection of water slides, fun pools and rides, head to Dream World for some of the biggest white knuckle rides in Australia, and set aside a day for Sea World, a huge marine-themed amusement park and aquarium which is home to some of the most fascinating creatures in the ocean. Got a good head for heights? Test your nerve on Fly Coaster, a free-falling bungee style ride in Surfers Paradise that lets you soar 12 stories above the ground. If you would rather try your luck at poker, check out Jupiter Casino, a glamorous gaming and dining complex in Broadbeach.

Whether you crave non-stop action, a relaxing break doing next to nothing or something in between, our friendly and helpful staff at San Chelsea can help you strike the perfect balance. Speak to a member of staff at any point during your stay for help with tour bookings, local transport and advice about local attractions.