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.
7 km · about 15 min drive
Queensland, Australia · Oceania
Carrara works well as a base: 5 minutes from Worongary, 7km from Surfers Paradise Street Circuit.
Carrara is a town located in Queensland, Australia. With a population of 11,970, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Carrara 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 Carrara to your route.
Carrara () is a suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Carrara had a population of 13,138 people.
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Carrara is located in Queensland, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -28.0215 latitude, 153.3664 longitude.
Carrara has a population of approximately 11,970 people, making it a town in Australia.
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112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.
Full driving guide for Australia6 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
The Gold Coast's flagship beach with a long stretch of golden sand backed by a skyline of gleaming high-rises.
7 km · about 15 min drive
famous road
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.
7 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Australia's premier water park on the Gold Coast featuring giant water slides, wave pools, and aqua-play areas.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Gold Coast movie-themed park featuring rides and attractions based on iconic Warner Bros. films and characters.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Australia's largest theme park on the Gold Coast with thrill rides, wildlife encounters, and family attractions.
19 km · about 20 min drive
national park
Rainforest plateau in the Gold Coast hinterland with sealed access to Purling Brook Falls and the Best of All Lookout car parks.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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