Top 7 Best Surfing Hotspots in Queensland, Australia – Surfs up!

If you're looking to catch a large well, enjoy long rides and experience something known as the "Burleigh barrel", Burleigh heads remains one of the top surfing locations. Situated halfway between Surfers Paradise and Coolangatta, this spot is the Gold Coast's most northern point break. If you're up for some more adventure, then you must check out the hiking trails in Burleigh Head National Park that runs along the coastline when you've had enough of wave action. 15 minutes from Avani Broadbeach Residences, don't miss out on this amazing experience!

Gold Coast's crown jewel when it comes to surfing locations, the superbank is unlikely to disappoint you. This spot connects Snapper Rocks, Rainbow Bay and Greenmount and is often crowded. You're bound to enjoy top quality waves and is one of the many things to do in Broadbeach!

If you're a beginner, this is one of the best spots to start, sitting at the mouth of Currumbin Creek just south of Palm Beach. Surfers of all ages, sizes and skill levels can enjoy the waves over here. There's also a surf school at the location, offering lessons year-round and has gained quite a reputation as Gold Coast's premier surf school.

With the right conditions, Kirra Point offers the best sand-breaking right hand point in the world. This spot is home to the famous Kirra Surfriders Club and you'll find a nice surf shop with all your surfing gears and other needs catered to. Kirra beach also offers a sheltered and safe spot for beginners to take surfing lessons!

A 75-minute ferry ride from Brisbane, this island is truly an adventure park that offers much more than just surfing. Moreton Island is largely a national park, and is often less crowded due to the fact that it is more challenging to get to. Surfers must head to Honeymoon Bay on the eastern side during the small easterly swells and enjoy great barrels around Yellow Patch! While on the island, do try out sandboarding on the massive dunes and snorkelling to witness the gorgeous underwater life and shipwrecks!

Called South Straddie by the locals, this island provides a natural escape from the larger crowds back on the mainland. The islands eastern side features an exposed beach break which offers a consistent surf, while the western side is great for swimming and water sports. There is plenty of bushland and sand dunes to hang out with the wildlife when you're not surfing!

True to its name, this location offers a 3 km stretch of pristine sand where you can surf with people from all over the world. You're also likely to find energetic nightlife, international events and a constantly lively atmosphere!