Guidebook for Varsity Lakes
Food Scene
Valentino's
Krish Indian Cuisine
1 Mudgeeraba RdEuphoria Espresso Robina
137 Laver DrThe perfect Photo opportunity on the Gold Coast. Even though it is a 20 drive it has the best view on the Gold Coast to sit and have Breakfast Lunch or Dinner or just drinks and admire the view. Balcony juts out into the ocean. Bookings essential most days.
143 locals recommend
Currumbin Beach Vikings Surf Life Saving Club
741 Pacific ParadeThe perfect Photo opportunity on the Gold Coast. Even though it is a 20 drive it has the best view on the Gold Coast to sit and have Breakfast Lunch or Dinner or just drinks and admire the view. Balcony juts out into the ocean. Bookings essential most days.
Zarraffa's Coffee Robina
Scottsdale DriveCan't beat Zarraffa's Coffee in the morning...
Newest addition to Robina Town Centre, Food Hub with a difference. Everything from Fruit and Vegetables, Butcher, Coffee Shops, Sushi, Gelati, the works! A must visit.
28 locals recommend
The Kitchens
Robina Town Centre DriveNewest addition to Robina Town Centre, Food Hub with a difference. Everything from Fruit and Vegetables, Butcher, Coffee Shops, Sushi, Gelati, the works! A must visit.
Locals love this place and is just 5 minutes down the road.
6 locals recommend
Taboon Modern Middle Eastern Cafe
514 Christine AveLocals love this place and is just 5 minutes down the road.
Cafe on South Bay
1 South Bay DriveGreat coffee and breakfast across Lake Orr. Lovely walk from The Lakes Haven
Blackboard Varsity
240 Varsity ParadeVery popular cafe in central Varsity CBD
Shopping
Just opened an amazing Food Hall "The Kitchens" containing Restaurants and all manner of food outlets and demonstrations. This together with the upgraded shopping facilities this makes Robina Town Centre one of the best shopping experiences on the Gold Coast. Only 1.5km from your accommodation.
253 locals recommend
Robina Town Centre station
Just opened an amazing Food Hall "The Kitchens" containing Restaurants and all manner of food outlets and demonstrations. This together with the upgraded shopping facilities this makes Robina Town Centre one of the best shopping experiences on the Gold Coast. Only 1.5km from your accommodation.
The amazing Pacific Fair Shopping Centre has recently undergone a major refurbishment and is a full day out just wandering the shops and taking in the fabulous shops, food outlets and just the design of the centre.
1254 locals recommend
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker BlvdThe amazing Pacific Fair Shopping Centre has recently undergone a major refurbishment and is a full day out just wandering the shops and taking in the fabulous shops, food outlets and just the design of the centre.
Outlet shopping at its best, all the brands at lower prices. Outdoor centre so make sure you have sunscreen.
445 locals recommend
Harbour Town Premium Outlets
147-189 Brisbane RdOutlet shopping at its best, all the brands at lower prices. Outdoor centre so make sure you have sunscreen.
Sightseeing
Take the lift to the 77th Floor of the Q1 building for iconic views of the entire Gold Coast. Wonderful Photo moments not to be missed. p.s. my daughter got married there! There is also a cafe serving drinks and light meals.
213 locals recommend
SkyPoint Observation Deck
9 Hamilton AveTake the lift to the 77th Floor of the Q1 building for iconic views of the entire Gold Coast. Wonderful Photo moments not to be missed. p.s. my daughter got married there! There is also a cafe serving drinks and light meals.
Parks & Nature
Only a few hundred metres away, walking track around most of the Lake. Take a walk around the Lake and finish in Varsity Central for a coffee.
8 locals recommend
Lake Orr
Only a few hundred metres away, walking track around most of the Lake. Take a walk around the Lake and finish in Varsity Central for a coffee.
The wonderful Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a perfect way to get up close and personal with all the animals of Australia. Open daily from 8am-5pm.
786 locals recommend
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
28 Tomewin StThe wonderful Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a perfect way to get up close and personal with all the animals of Australia. Open daily from 8am-5pm.
Burleigh Headland is the iconic must do photo spot on the southern Gold Coast. Beautiful sunsets and you must take a walk around the Headland through to the Tallebudgera Creek. Several different levels of fitness routes to take. Beautiful views along the way.
92 locals recommend
Burleigh Heads National Park station
Goodwin TerraceBurleigh Headland is the iconic must do photo spot on the southern Gold Coast. Beautiful sunsets and you must take a walk around the Headland through to the Tallebudgera Creek. Several different levels of fitness routes to take. Beautiful views along the way.
Gorgeous Springbrook, a scenic 45 minute drive. Don't forget to take n Purlingbrook Falls and the Best of all Lookout, stunning views.
365 locals recommend
Springbrook National Park
Old School RoadGorgeous Springbrook, a scenic 45 minute drive. Don't forget to take n Purlingbrook Falls and the Best of all Lookout, stunning views.
Just a bit further on from Purlingbrook Falls. Only 100m walk from the car park to a breathtaking view.
22 locals recommend
Best Of All Lookout
Repeater Station RoadJust a bit further on from Purlingbrook Falls. Only 100m walk from the car park to a breathtaking view.
Beautiful parklands tucked away, even though its right on the Gold Coast Highway. Quiet and peaceful and lots of facilities for BBQs and picnics
21 locals recommend
Cascade Gardens
2690 Gold Coast HwyBeautiful parklands tucked away, even though its right on the Gold Coast Highway. Quiet and peaceful and lots of facilities for BBQs and picnics
Great family fun with parks, jumping pillow, bike riding, beach right there in protected spot. A must do with kids.
101 locals recommend
Broadwater Parklands
Marine ParadeGreat family fun with parks, jumping pillow, bike riding, beach right there in protected spot. A must do with kids.
Great fun water park for the little ones. Sit back and relax and let them have the time of their lives. Closed every Tuesday for maintenance.
6 locals recommend
The Rockpools
Marine ParadeGreat fun water park for the little ones. Sit back and relax and let them have the time of their lives. Closed every Tuesday for maintenance.
Great family beach with calm water and lots of people watching fun. Can get busy but a great spot
167 locals recommend
Tallebudgera Creek
1544 Gold Coast HwyGreat family beach with calm water and lots of people watching fun. Can get busy but a great spot
The best park on the Coast right on a great beach. Buckets and Spades essential.
33 locals recommend
Palm Beach Pirate Treasure Island Playground
945 Gold Coast HwyThe best park on the Coast right on a great beach. Buckets and Spades essential.
Awesome spot for a swim, set up for the day and kick back and relax. Cafe, playground, beach, calm water, perfect!
24 locals recommend
Palm Beach Parklands
945 Gold Coast HwyAwesome spot for a swim, set up for the day and kick back and relax. Cafe, playground, beach, calm water, perfect!
Entertainment & Activities
Warner Bros. Movie World
Pacific MotorwayWet'n'Wild Gold Coast
Pacific MotorwaySea World
Seaworld DrDreamworld station
Water park in the front of Dreamworld. Entry can be made for both Dreamworld and White Water World. You can move freely from one park of the park to the other. When the summer sun gets to you pop into the water park to freshen up and get ready for your next big ride.
107 locals recommend
WhiteWater World
1 Dreamworld PkwyWater park in the front of Dreamworld. Entry can be made for both Dreamworld and White Water World. You can move freely from one park of the park to the other. When the summer sun gets to you pop into the water park to freshen up and get ready for your next big ride.
Getting Around
Train runs North to Brisbane City and Brisbane Airport. Travel time to Airport 1 hour 45 minutes. To the City 1 hour 30 minutes.
51 locals recommend
Varsity Lakes station
Train runs North to Brisbane City and Brisbane Airport. Travel time to Airport 1 hour 45 minutes. To the City 1 hour 30 minutes.
G-LINK tram runs right through the centre of the Gold Coast from Broadbeach South, outside Pacific Fair Station through to Gold Coast University Hospital. Stops all through Surfers Paradise Main tourist Hub.
84 locals recommend
Broadbeach South station
G-LINK tram runs right through the centre of the Gold Coast from Broadbeach South, outside Pacific Fair Station through to Gold Coast University Hospital. Stops all through Surfers Paradise Main tourist Hub.
Brisbane Airport