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Broadbeach Waters

Queensland, Australia · Oceania

About Broadbeach Waters

Broadbeach Waters works well as a base: 5 minutes from Surfers Paradise, 5km from Surfers Paradise Street Circuit.

Broadbeach Waters is a town located in Queensland, Australia. With a population of 7,833, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Broadbeach Waters sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Brisbane time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Broadbeach Waters to your route.

About Broadbeach Waters

Pacific Fair Bus Station at Broadbeach is serviced by Kinetic Gold Coast. It is part of the Pacific Fair shopping centre and is close to Broadbeach Library, The Star Gold Coast and the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre. Until the G:link light rail network opened in July 2014, it was the terminating point for

Read more number of services, these have now been extended to Broadbeach South light rail station.

Read more on Wikipedia

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Broadbeach Waters offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Broadbeach Waters located?

Broadbeach Waters is located in Queensland, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -28.0350 latitude, 153.4250 longitude.

What is the population of Broadbeach Waters?

Broadbeach Waters has a population of approximately 7,833 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
7,833
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Queensland
Timezone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-28.0350, 153.4250

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Broadbeach Waters

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Surfers Paradise Beach

The Gold Coast's flagship beach with a long stretch of golden sand backed by a skyline of gleaming high-rises.

4 km · about 5 min drive

famous road

Surfers Paradise Street Circuit

A Gold Coast street circuit running along the beachfront and through the high-rise canyon of Surfers Paradise, host of Indycar and now Supercars. Ordinary beach-town streets off-season.

5 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

Australia's premier water park on the Gold Coast featuring giant water slides, wave pools, and aqua-play areas.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Warner Bros. Movie World

Gold Coast movie-themed park featuring rides and attractions based on iconic Warner Bros. films and characters.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Dreamworld

Australia's largest theme park on the Gold Coast with thrill rides, wildlife encounters, and family attractions.

22 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Springbrook National Park

Rainforest plateau in the Gold Coast hinterland with sealed access to Purling Brook Falls and the Best of All Lookout car parks.

23 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Broadbeach Waters

  • Right hereSurfers Paradise Street CircuitA Gold Coast street circuit running along the beachfront and through the high-rise canyon of Surfers Paradise, host of Indycar and now Supercars. Ordinary beach-town streets off-season.
  • 74 kmStory BridgeBrisbane's heritage-listed 1940 steel cantilever bridge over the Brisbane River, drivable on the Bradfield Highway and climbable on guided ascents for skyline views.

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