SUBURB GUIDE
Benowa
A leafy, golf-course-dense inland suburb between Bundall and Nerang — quiet, residential and about as far from the high-rise strip as the central Gold Coast gets.
Benowa sits inland between Bundall and Nerang, and is one of the greener, more established residential pockets of the central Gold Coast — home to several golf courses and backing onto parkland along the Nerang River corridor.
What it's known for
Golf is the main visitor drawcard — Benowa is home to one of the coast's larger golf resort properties (RACV Royal Pines Resort) along with other well-regarded courses, and the suburb's quiet, tree-lined streets make it a world away from the high-rise strip just a few minutes' drive east. It's a genuinely residential area rather than a tourist destination in its own right.
Should you stay here?
Benowa isn't a typical holiday base, but it can suit golf-focused visitors or those wanting a quiet, leafy stay within easy reach of Surfers Paradise without being in the middle of it.
Getting there
Benowa is a short drive from the Surfers Paradise and Southport tram stops. It's about a 25-minute drive from Gold Coast Airport.
FAQ
Quick questions
Is Benowa near the beach?
No — it's an inland suburb. Surfers Paradise beach is a short drive away.
What is Benowa known for?
Golf courses and quiet, leafy residential streets — it's one of the greener inland pockets of the central Gold Coast.
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