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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.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Mudgeeraba
Queensland, Australia · Oceania
About Mudgeeraba
Mudgeeraba works well as a base: 5 minutes from Merrimac, 12km from Surfers Paradise Street Circuit.
Mudgeeraba is in Queensland, Australia, with about 13,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Merrimac, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Mudgeeraba?
Within an hour or so of Mudgeeraba: Surfers Paradise Beach (11 km), Surfers Paradise Street Circuit (12 km), Springbrook National Park (15 km), Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast (19 km).
Are there any good drives near Mudgeeraba?
The nearest famous roads are Surfers Paradise Street Circuit.
Where is Mudgeeraba?
Mudgeeraba is in Queensland, Australia, about 4 km from Merrimac.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 13,466
- Continent
- Oceania
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Queensland
- Timezone
- Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates
- -28.0833, 153.3667
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Australia
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 Mudgeeraba
6 notable places within an hour's 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.
12 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.
15 km · about 30 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.
19 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.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Dreamworld
Australia's largest theme park on the Gold Coast with thrill rides, wildlife encounters, and family attractions.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Mudgeeraba
- 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.
- 76 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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