A 46-year-old woman has fallen to her death from a high-rise on the Gold Coast, in south-east Queensland.

Her body was found this morning at the base of a high-rise at Cavill Avenue in Surfers Paradise.

Police say the woman accidentally fell as she was trying to climb over to a friend's balcony.

They say it appears the woman was in the habit of climbing over the balcony instead of using the corridor.

An investigation is underway.