SkyPoint Observation Deck

SkyPoint Observation Deck sits near the top of the Q1 building on Hamilton Avenue in Surfers Paradise — one of the tallest residential towers in the country and an icon of the Gold Coast skyline. From its lofty position, it offers breathtaking 360-degree views over the entire coast, from the beaches and high-rises to the hinterland and out to sea.

The appeal is that combination of an unbeatable vantage point and the sheer scale of the panorama: the glittering coastline by day, the city lights by night, and the chance for the more adventurous to do the SkyPoint Climb to the very summit. It's a quintessential Gold Coast experience and the best way to take in the whole coast at a glance.

With a 4.5 rating from more than 12,000 reviews, it's an overwhelmingly popular attraction. Admission, opening hours, the climb experience, dining and any events vary, so it's worth checking current details and considering booking ahead before you go — and timing your visit for sunset, when the view shifts from the sunlit coast to the city lights, is especially spectacular.