Andre’s Guidebook of Gold Coast
Neighborhoods
The most relaxing beach you could dream of. Soak up the sun, feel safe swimming with life savers flags within 100m of Foreshore and listen to the therapeutic waves.
41 locals recommend
Mermaid Beach
The most relaxing beach you could dream of. Soak up the sun, feel safe swimming with life savers flags within 100m of Foreshore and listen to the therapeutic waves.
A local favourite spot, grab a pizza from Justin Lane, lay down a picnic blanket and sit on the Burleigh Heads hill and watch the surfers
260 locals recommend
Burleigh Heads
A local favourite spot, grab a pizza from Justin Lane, lay down a picnic blanket and sit on the Burleigh Heads hill and watch the surfers
The Restaraunt hub of the Gold Coast, if you're a foodie, this is the place to visit.
311 locals recommend
Broadbeach
The Restaraunt hub of the Gold Coast, if you're a foodie, this is the place to visit.
The Iconic Surfers Paradise sign, a must do when visiting the Gold Coast.
451 locals recommend
Surfers Paradise
The Iconic Surfers Paradise sign, a must do when visiting the Gold Coast.
Zoo
Experience Australians wonderful wildlife.
Experience Australians wonderful wildlife and spend the day out with the family at Currumbin Wildlife, a huge range of animals to see, hand feed the lorikeets or cuddle a Kola!
786 locals recommend
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
28 Tomewin StExperience Australians wonderful wildlife and spend the day out with the family at Currumbin Wildlife, a huge range of animals to see, hand feed the lorikeets or cuddle a Kola!
Queensland's Australia Zoo, made famous by the late, great Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, is often referred to as Australia's best zoo and is one of the Sunshine Coast's absolute must-do family attractions.
867 locals recommend
Australia Zoo
Queensland's Australia Zoo, made famous by the late, great Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, is often referred to as Australia's best zoo and is one of the Sunshine Coast's absolute must-do family attractions.
Food scene
It could be the back streets of Thailand, Barcelona or New York City but it is right here in Miami on the Gold Coast. Marketta Street Food, a laneway dining experience. 25 food vendors of all nationalities in the one space, take your entree from spain, your main from Thailand and sweets from france. Seating for over 650 people at any one time AND always awesome live music!
394 locals recommend
Miami Marketta
23 Hillcrest ParadeIt could be the back streets of Thailand, Barcelona or New York City but it is right here in Miami on the Gold Coast. Marketta Street Food, a laneway dining experience. 25 food vendors of all nationalities in the one space, take your entree from spain, your main from Thailand and sweets from france. Seating for over 650 people at any one time AND always awesome live music!
Sightseeing
15min Drive to The Boatshed in Currumbin, hire a stand up paddle board or kayak and spend the day on the water. Suitable for first-timer beginners.
16 locals recommend
Currumbin Boatshed Bait and Tackle
2 Thrower Dr15min Drive to The Boatshed in Currumbin, hire a stand up paddle board or kayak and spend the day on the water. Suitable for first-timer beginners.
SkyPoint Climb is a must-do Gold Coast adventure, lasting 90 minutes from the beginning to the end and featuring an awe-inspiring, open-air adventure atop one of Queensland's most recognised land marks – the iconic Q1 Resort Building.
213 locals recommend
SkyPoint Observation Deck
9 Hamilton AveSkyPoint Climb is a must-do Gold Coast adventure, lasting 90 minutes from the beginning to the end and featuring an awe-inspiring, open-air adventure atop one of Queensland's most recognised land marks – the iconic Q1 Resort Building.
Take a drive to Springbrook National Park. Bring a packed lunch, 500m sightseeing platform or 6km hike through the forest to the bottom, where you will see the most amazing twin water falls.
365 locals recommend
Springbrook National Park
Old School RoadTake a drive to Springbrook National Park. Bring a packed lunch, 500m sightseeing platform or 6km hike through the forest to the bottom, where you will see the most amazing twin water falls.
One of Gold Coast most incredible sights to see, Natural Bridge in Numinbah Valley. I recommend going late in the afternoon so you can stay until the sun goes down and see the incredible glow worms as they light up the cave.
56 locals recommend
Natural Bridge
One of Gold Coast most incredible sights to see, Natural Bridge in Numinbah Valley. I recommend going late in the afternoon so you can stay until the sun goes down and see the incredible glow worms as they light up the cave.
Walk above the tree's, be at one with nature and enjoy the views from above the trees.
Tree Top Walkway
3579 Lamington National Park RdWalk above the tree's, be at one with nature and enjoy the views from above the trees.
Activities
Mermaid Putt Putt, perfect for couples or family night out with the kids, awesome range of courses, food available and a lot of FUN!
Take a camera and a smile :)
68 locals recommend
Putt Putt Golf Mermaid Beach
2492 Gold Coast HwyMermaid Putt Putt, perfect for couples or family night out with the kids, awesome range of courses, food available and a lot of FUN!
Take a camera and a smile :)
Shopping
Shop till you drop! Pacific Fair on the Gold Coast is Queensland's largest shopping and dining destination and home to an expansive collection of iconic global brands and leading Australian fashion stores.
1254 locals recommend
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
2 Hooker BlvdShop till you drop! Pacific Fair on the Gold Coast is Queensland's largest shopping and dining destination and home to an expansive collection of iconic global brands and leading Australian fashion stores.
Attractions
Movie world theme park, exhilarating roller coasters and live Warner bro shows
381 locals recommend
Movie World station
Movie world theme park, exhilarating roller coasters and live Warner bro shows
Sea World Theme park, experience the wonderful creatures of the sea, Dolphin shows, ski shows, polar beers, penguins and more!
699 locals recommend
Sea World
Seaworld DrSea World Theme park, experience the wonderful creatures of the sea, Dolphin shows, ski shows, polar beers, penguins and more!
Dreamworld Theme park, for those adrenaline junkies that love roller coasters, giant drops and many more amazing rides that get your adrenaline pumping!
411 locals recommend
Dreamworld
Dreamworld ParkwayDreamworld Theme park, for those adrenaline junkies that love roller coasters, giant drops and many more amazing rides that get your adrenaline pumping!
Splash into another world, with some of the biggest and most extreme water slides in Australia. Wet'n'Wild is not to be missed!
398 locals recommend
Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
Pacific MotorwaySplash into another world, with some of the biggest and most extreme water slides in Australia. Wet'n'Wild is not to be missed!
Topgolf Gold Coast
The Ultimate in Golf, Games, Food and Fun.
Australia’s Outback Spectacular presents their new show ‘Heartland’. Come along and witness a heart warming and immersive arena show with a three course meal and beverages, incredible special effects, inspiring animal performances and a star studded cast.
235 locals recommend
Australian Outback Spectacular
Entertainment RoadAustralia’s Outback Spectacular presents their new show ‘Heartland’. Come along and witness a heart warming and immersive arena show with a three course meal and beverages, incredible special effects, inspiring animal performances and a star studded cast.