Mermaid Beach Holidays & Travel Guide
Located on the southern end of the Gold Coast, Mermaid Beach is a stunning beachside holiday destination renowned for its great surf breaks and exclusive luxury real estate. A surfers suburb on the coast, Mermaid Beach enjoys a beautiful local beach and surf lifesaving club as well as a fantastic range of shopping, dining, activities and entertainment.
Take a stroll down famous Hedges Avenue and dream of a luxurious beachfront home in what is known as 'millionaire's row'. The prestigious location of these spectacular beachfront properties sees many business owners buying and selling a slice of the action.
When the price tags get too much, the viewing platform on the beach is a wonderful way to enjoy the view and features wheelchair access. The surf lifesaving club nearby offers a great range of meals at an affordable price and is surrounded by a number of restaurants, cafes, bistros and takeaways giving you an unbelievable choice of dining options.
The next suburb over from Broadbeach, Mermaid Beach offers a more laid back atmosphere and more residential areas. Although there are less of the bigger attractions located in Mermaid Beach, the higher number of residents offer a fantastic range of shopping opportunities and amenities including a local cinema complex. However, if you're looking for some big shopping action, Broadbeach's Pacific Fair is one of Australia's largest shopping centres and is just minutes away, offering a huge range of retailers, specialty stores and discount outlets.
There are an excellent range of accommodation options located in Mermaid Beach the most popular of which includes self-contained apartments, motels and affordable yet stylish hotels. All accommodation offers a great range of onsite facilities and is also conveniently located within walking distance of a great range of shopping and dining options.
When holidaying in Mermaid Beach, it's the wonderful weather and beautiful beach that are the main attractions and there are a great range of activities on offer to enjoy including kite surfing and wind surfing. Mermaid Beach is also just minutes from the shopping, attractions and nightlife of Broadbeach as well as within half an hour of the Gold Coast's famous theme parks. Nearby Robina and Carrara are also excellent for shopping while Burleigh Heads offers fantastic surf and scenic national park and walking trails.