Broadbeach

Broadbeach is a coastal suburb and patrolled surf beach in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, located between Surfers Paradise and Mermaid Beach. Known for its wide stretch of golden sand, parklands and high-rise resort backdrop, it combines beach recreation with dining, shopping and entertainment precincts. The area includes Kurrawa Beach, Broadbeach Parklands and proximity to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, making it a central visitor hub on the central Gold Coast.

Visitors can expect a wide, sandy surf beach with patrolled swimming areas at Kurrawa Beach, a paved oceanfront promenade, and extensive parklands with barbecues and playgrounds. The foreshore is backed by high-rise hotels, restaurants and cafes along Surf Parade and Victoria Avenue, and shopping centres including Oasis and Pacific Fair nearby. The area is flat and walkable, with tram access, and offers open park space, beachfront cycling and walking paths, and views of the Pacific Ocean.

Broadbeach is on the traditional lands of the Yugambeh people, including the Kombumerri clan. European development began in the 1920s-1930s when the area was subdivided and named for its broad stretch of beach. Post-war tourism growth led to high-rise resort development from the 1950s-1970s, establishing it as a central Gold Coast beach and resort suburb.

Broadbeach is a major tourism and entertainment precinct on the Gold Coast, known for its beach culture, dining scene, and events such as Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival and Groundwater Country Music Festival held in Broadbeach Parklands. It serves as a hub for conventions and leisure tourism.