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 February
Estimated hotel price
$335
1 night at 3-star hotel
Main Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$335
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 Wellington and takes around 3h 35m.

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 Simba Car Hire 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 Wellington and takes around 3h 35m.

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 Simba Car Hire and Alpha, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Main Beach

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Main Beach

KLM
Good (1,452 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,782 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,737 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,193 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,212 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,872 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,283 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,516 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,682 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,717 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,162 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,452 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (958 reviews)
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Where to stay in Main Beach

Average rates range from around $186 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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JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$504+
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Hilton Surfers Paradise
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$297+
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Voco Gold Coast By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$188+
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Novotel Surfers Paradise
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$186+
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Hiring a car in Main Beach

Expect to pay $1.86 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 $22.21 and $29.61.

Expect to pay $1.86 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 $22.21 and $29.61.