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.

Where to Eat in Main Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ristorante Fellini (Level 1 Marina Mirage 74 Seaworld Drive) and YOT DECK (60 Seaworld Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Main Beach

Main Beach in July
Estimated hotel price
$291
1 night at 3-star hotel
Main Beach in July
Estimated hotel price
$291
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, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. The shortest flight to Main Beach from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 3h 20m.

Train

Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Main Beach.

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 Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, 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, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. The shortest flight to Main Beach from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 3h 20m.

Train

Airtrain Brisbane is the only carrier operating train routes to Main Beach.

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 Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airlines serving Main Beach

Lufthansa
Good (3,991 reviews)
KLM
Good (758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,782 reviews)
SWISS
Good (863 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,135 reviews)
Air France
Good (887 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,382 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,465 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,630 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,634 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (778 reviews)
Finnair
Good (941 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (774 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (315 reviews)
LOT
Good (650 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (376 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (4,630 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (383 reviews)
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Where to stay in Main Beach

From 5-star hotels such as the Imperial Hotel Gold Coast to great affordable options like the Carrington Court, Main Beach offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $194 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $394 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Main Beach

Most booked hotels in Main Beach

voco Gold Coast, an IHG Hotel
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$165+
Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$198+
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$152+
Mantra on View Hotel
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$156+

Hiring a car in Main Beach

Expect to pay $1.87 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 $22.39 and $29.85.

Expect to pay $1.87 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 $22.39 and $29.85.