Avani Broadbeach Residences, for a surfer pad in Broadbeach

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OK, staying near Surfers Paradise is cool, but a stay in Avani is better; it’s in the Broadbeach suburb 10 minutes north of the Gold Coast and there’s all the white sand and patrolled beaches you need nearby at the 16km (10mi) Kurrawa Beach. All the suites have balconies, so you can enjoy Pacific Ocean views. Dine at nearby Kurrawa Surf Club, open seven days a week. The Avani is also a few minutes’ walk from the G:link tram that easily transports you up and down the coast.