Main Beach is a great place for backpackers to explore while staying on the Gold Coast. Backpackers will love the sensational surfing beach and the proximity to Southport Broadwater. Main Beach is sandwiched between Surfers Paradise and Southport so it provides a very central place to stay and be within easy reach of the main tourist drawcards.
Main Beach boasts one of the best beaches on the Gold Coast and is only walking distance to the Southport spit and the Seaworld resort and theme park. All backpackers like to save money so if you can find accommodation that is very close to the attractions you want to visit, you can save on bus or taxi fares by walking to your destination.
Along with many of the shopping and dining options that you have, you will also have beautiful Main Beach accommodation which is conveniently located. Many of the older resorts can provide a cheaper alternative and there are many of these to choose from.
From surfing and swimming on the local beaches to taking tours of the Gold Coast Hinterland you can find many things to fill up your days. Activities such as swimming, surfing, diving, fishing, whale watching, sky diving, horse riding, mountain climbing, hiking, bushwalking, and more. Many outstanding tour operators run daily trips to all of the best parts that lie in and around Main Beach so you can easily access them and experience them for yourself. Or perhaps you would like to organize a hire vehicle from one of the reputable companies and make your own way to the many things to see and do in the region.
Main Beach and the surrounding areas of the Gold Coast, also play host to a number of events throughout the year, from car racing to horse races and more so maybe you could even plan to be here for all of the fun, excitement, and adrenalin that comes with any of these events. Being right in the thick of it at Main Beach will give you the best access to so many of the events, entertainment, beaches, attractions, and more.
So start planning your next stop to be Main Beach at the famous Gold Coast, where all backpackers love to travel and never want to leave once they finally get here.