Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Main Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Main Beach

With a population of 5,645, Main Beach is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Main Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Main Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Shoreline Restaurant - Sea World Resort (Seaworld Drive) and YOT DECK (60 Seaworld Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Main Beach

Main Beach in March
Estimated hotel price
$315
1 night at 3-star hotel
Main Beach in March
Estimated hotel price
$315
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Main Beach

Plane

When flying to Main Beach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 24 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to Main Beach include Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand. The shortest flight to Main Beach from New Zealand departs from Dunedin and takes around 3h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Main Beach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 67 km from Main Beach. You’ll find branches of East Coast Car Rentals and Alpha, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Main Beach, you’ll arrive at Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 24 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to Main Beach include Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand. The shortest flight to Main Beach from New Zealand departs from Dunedin and takes around 3h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Main Beach is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 67 km from Main Beach. You’ll find branches of East Coast Car Rentals and Alpha, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Main Beach

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Main Beach

KLM
Good (1,473 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,800 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,286 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,258 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,900 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,138 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,435 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,719 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,813 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,373 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,214 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,062 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,906 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,480 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (197 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (296 reviews)
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Where to stay in Main Beach

Average rates range from around $250 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $356 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Main Beach

Most booked hotels in Main Beach

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Hilton Surfers Paradise
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$289+
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Voco Gold Coast By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$200+
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Novotel Surfers Paradise
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$171+
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Mantra on View Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$171+
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Hiring a car in Main Beach

Expect to pay $2.24 per litre in Main Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $26.88 and $35.84.

Expect to pay $2.24 per litre in Main Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $26.88 and $35.84.