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Gold Coast Best Beaches Guide

The Gold Coast is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia. Whether you’re looking for a dog-friendly spot, a quiet place to relax, or world-class surf, you’ll find it here.

Wide sandy shoreline at The Spit Beach, Gold Coast, with gentle waves, distant skyscrapers, and greenery along the sand dunes.

Gold Coast Best Beaches

The Spit Beach (Phillip Park)

Beach,1km+ wide,Gold Coast, Queensland,Dog-Friendly,Off-Leash,Patrolled,Park

The Spit Beach spans several kilometres of the ocean side of Southport's spit and broadwater. The beach has dog off-leash and on-leash areas and a calmer western side.

Elevated view of Miami Beach on the Gold Coast, showcasing sandy stretches, rolling waves, coastal greenery, and a distant skyline.

Gold Coast Best Beaches

Miami Beach

Beach,1km+ wide,Patrolled,Gold Coast, Queensland

Just south of Surfers Paradise, Miami Beach is a quieter alternative with BBQ facilities on the foreshore. It’s the perfect spot for a relaxed day with fewer crowds.

Burleigh Beach on the Gold Coast, featuring sandy shores, scattered visitors, a rocky headland in the distance, and nearby modern buildings.

Gold Coast Best Beaches

Burleigh Beach

Beach,1km+ wide,Patrolled,Lookouts,National Park nearby,Gold Coast, Queensland

Nestled between Burleigh Head and Little Burleigh, this beach offers both open space and seclusion. With Burleigh Head National Park nearby, it’s a great mix of beach and nature.