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Surfers Paradise Beach
The Gold Coast's flagship beach with a long stretch of golden sand backed by a skyline of gleaming high-rises.
5 km · about 10 min drive
Queensland, Australia · Oceania
Mermaid Beach works well as a base: 5 minutes from Clear Island Waters, 6km from Surfers Paradise Street Circuit.
Mermaid Beach is a town located in Queensland, Australia. With a population of 7,410, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Mermaid Beach 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 Mermaid Beach to your route.
Mermaid Beach is a coastal suburb of the City of Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Mermaid Beach had a population of 7,329 people. Nobby Beach is a neighbourhood in the south of the suburb (28.0589°S 153.4414°E / -28.0589; 153.4414 (Nobby Beach)).
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Mermaid Beach is located in Queensland, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -28.0441 latitude, 153.4347 longitude.
Mermaid Beach has a population of approximately 7,410 people, making it a town in Australia.
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beach
The Gold Coast's flagship beach with a long stretch of golden sand backed by a skyline of gleaming high-rises.
5 km · about 10 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.
6 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Gold Coast movie-themed park featuring rides and attractions based on iconic Warner Bros. films and characters.
19 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Australia's premier water park on the Gold Coast featuring giant water slides, wave pools, and aqua-play areas.
20 km · about 25 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.
23 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Australia's largest theme park on the Gold Coast with thrill rides, wildlife encounters, and family attractions.
24 km · about 25 min drive
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