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Main Beach (4217)
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Best Beaches near Main Beach
About the Suburb
Discover 3 beaches near Main Beach, the Gold Coast's northern gateway offering calm Broadwater access on one side and open ocean surf on the other. The Spit stretches north toward South Stradbroke Island with quieter sand and fishing spots.
What Makes It Special
- •Tedder Avenue dining strip - the Gold Coast's most upmarket café scene
- •Marina Mirage and Mariner's Cove waterfront shopping
- •The Spit walk - 3km of quiet sand stretching north to the seaway
Getting There
G:link tram to Main Beach station. 75 minutes from Brisbane. Metered parking along Tedder Avenue and The Spit. Free parking further north along Sea World Drive.
Best Time to Visit
October to December for warm water and gentle swell. The Broadwater side is calm year-round for families. Avoid January when The Spit carpark overflows.