Gold Coast Accommodation
Hotel, Resort and Apartment Guide
Budget Gold Coast Holiday Guide
The Gold Coast is one of Australia’s most affordable destinations for a holiday when you have a limited budget, with an array of activities and attractions available that will entertain the whole family and won’t cost the earth – plus a wide variety of budget accommodation on offer. The Gold Coast always has great holiday packages available also, which are great for the budget conscious.
Choose from an array of free or low cost things to do on your budget Gold Coast holiday:
- Go to the beach, it’s what the Gold Coast is famous for! Pristine white sand, endless sunshine, big waves and gentle inlets – laze the day away by the water’s edge or get energetic with some beach volleyball or cricket
- Explore the dozens of National Parks on the Gold Coast and in the Gold Coast Hinterland, where there are hundreds of bushwalking trails and outlooks that capture the most breathtaking scenery
- Peruse the weekend art and craft markets along the beachfront at Broadbeach, Burleigh and Currumbin, or the Tamborine Mountains
- Take a scenic drive through the hinterland, visiting the wineries or have a coffee at a mountainside café
- Window shop to your heart’s content at fantastic shopping complexes such as Pacific Fair, Marina Mirage and Sanctuary Cove
- Visit Cavill Mall in the heart of Surfers Paradise any day of the week, day or night, for free entertainment while you shop and dine
- Go for a leisurely bike ride along the beachfront
- Drop a line at a jetty or the beach and go fishing
- BBQ alfresco in the park while the kids enjoy the shaded playground area
When it comes to accommodation on the Gold Coast whether you’re looking for an outdoor camping adventure or a penthouse suite with ocean views – the Gold Coast can cater for every budget.
Cabin, Camping and Caravan Park Accommodation
Camping and caravanning are popular choices for family holidays on the Gold Coast, as they not only offer a budget accommodation alternative, the caravan parks are a great way for the kids to experience the great outdoors and natural beauty and meet other people in a friendly environment.
Many caravan parks on the Gold Coast also have the added bonus of being located right on the beachfront, with million dollar views!
Gold Coast Tourist Parks
Phone: 1800 444 474
www.gctp.com.au
- Main Beach Tourist Park, Main Beach
- Tallebudgera Creek Tourist Park, Palm Beach
- Ocean Beach Tourist Park, Miami
- Broadwater Tourist Park, Southport
- Jacob’s Well Tourist Park, Jacob’s Well
- South Stradbroke Island Campgrounds, South Stradbroke
- Kirra Beach Tourist Park, Kirra
- Bedroom and Tipplers Campgrounds, South Stradbroke
- Burleigh Beach Tourist Park, Burleigh Heads
Southport Tourist Park
Southport
Phone: 07 5531 2281
www.southporttouristpark.com.au
Treasure Island Holiday Park
Biggera Waters
Phone: 1800 339 966
www.treasureisland.com.au
Gold Coast Holiday Park
Helensvale
Phone: 07 5573 1185
www.gcpark.com.au
Miami Caravan Park
Miami
Phone: 07 5572 7533
Nerang Caravan Park
Nerang
Phone: 07 5578 1677
Palm Beach Mobile & Tourist Park
Palm Beach
Phone: 07 5535 3359
Pine Ridge Caravan Village
Runaway Bay
Phone: 07 5594 0022
River Gardens Caravan Park
Carrarra
Phone: 07 5594 421
Houseboat Holidays
Whether it’s a romantic holiday for two or a family adventure over the school holidays, a houseboat holiday cruising the Gold Coast Broadwater or Tweed River is a great budget alternative to resort or self contained accommodation, where you can still relax and be totally in charge of your pace. Cruise down the river as you survey the abundant wildlife and listen to the birds, surrounded by peace and tranquility.
Fantaseas Houseboat Holidays
Sanctuary Cove
Phone: 1800 621 159
www.fantaseashouseboats.com.au
Coomera Houseboat Holidays
Coomera
Phone: 07 5502 6200
www.coomerahouseboats.com.au
Sundowner Houseboat Holidays
Hope Island
Phone: 07 5510 9006
www.sundownerhouseboats.com.au
Broadwater Houseboats
Runaway Bay
Phone: 07 5577 3366
www.broadwaterhouseboats.com.au