Welcome to Southport

Just minutes from the heart of Surfers Paradise, on the Broadwater and within walking distance of major facilities including shopping centres, cinemas and restaurants, Southport is central to all of the theme parks and attractions of the Gold Coast.

Facing the glistening Broadwater, the foreshore has a wide expanse of subtropical parklands, featuring a popular swimming enclosure, pool complex and extensive children's playgrounds. The Broadwater's expanse of calm water is the perfect place for water sports and fishing, with the rolling surf of the Pacific just minutes away.

Those looking to indulge in a little retail therapy will adore Southport, which boasts more than 230 specialty stores spread throughout Australia Fair Shopping Centre and Southport Mall. Those with more exclusive tastes and an accommodating budget will appreciate the prestigious Marina Mirage Shopping Village located on the nearby Southport Spit, where you'll also find the famous tourist attraction, Sea World.

The Gold Coast is Australia's theme park capital and Southport is a mere 20 minute drive from Movieworld, Dreamworld, Wet'n'Wild and the newest attraction, the Australian Outback Spectacular. Head into nearby Surfers Paradise to explore the colourful shopping, entertainment and lively streetscape, and stay for the cosmopolitan nightlife.

The Coast is renowned for its variety of restaurants and cuisines. In dining precincts such as Southport, Main Beach, The Spit and Broadbeach, more than 500 restaurants cater for every taste and budget. After dinner, enjoy a themed show or a live musical, or have a flutter at Jupiters Casino, where the fun continues 24 hours a day.