Guidebook for Surfers Paradise
Food Scene
Fabulous buffet dinners and breakfasts! The Sunday Brunch is our favourite!
26 locals recommend
Bazaar Gold Coast
7 Staghorn AveFabulous buffet dinners and breakfasts! The Sunday Brunch is our favourite!
Hidden away on a quiet street in Surfers Paradise is this little gem that overlooks the park and waterways. Known for it's varied menu and great coffee. They also have an impressive cake cabinet for a takeaway treat!
73 locals recommend
Bumbles Cafe
19 River Dr Hidden away on a quiet street in Surfers Paradise is this little gem that overlooks the park and waterways. Known for it's varied menu and great coffee. They also have an impressive cake cabinet for a takeaway treat!
An iconic Italian restaurant that is family run and has an extensive menu. Friendly service and children are welcome.
50 locals recommend
Alfresco Italian Restaurant
3018 Surfers Paradise BlvdAn iconic Italian restaurant that is family run and has an extensive menu. Friendly service and children are welcome.
Drinks & Nightlife
Stingray
7 Staghorn AveFunky nightlife for the young ones or the young at heart!
Enjoy a dining and drinking experience with a difference at this edgy Gold Coast bar. Lunch and dinner available, along with live local concerts on Friday and Saturday nights.
43 locals recommend
Steampunk Surfers Paradise
3113 Surfers Paradise BlvdEnjoy a dining and drinking experience with a difference at this edgy Gold Coast bar. Lunch and dinner available, along with live local concerts on Friday and Saturday nights.
Sightseeing
Don't miss the views from the top and if you are brave, do the sky walk at the top!
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49 locals recommend
Q1 Skypoint
3003 Surfers Paradise BlvdDon't miss the views from the top and if you are brave, do the sky walk at the top!
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Only 30 minutes from central Gold Coast beaches, enjoy Tamborine's natural beauty, cosy hideaways, day spas, art galleries and markets. Other noteworthy places to visit include the Witches Chase Cheese Company, Tamborine Mountain Distillery plus many great cafes and wineries for your enjoyment.
564 locals recommend
Tamborine Mountain
Only 30 minutes from central Gold Coast beaches, enjoy Tamborine's natural beauty, cosy hideaways, day spas, art galleries and markets. Other noteworthy places to visit include the Witches Chase Cheese Company, Tamborine Mountain Distillery plus many great cafes and wineries for your enjoyment.
Enjoy a relaxing outing, seeing Surfers Paradise from the waterways aboard a brand new vessel with a rooftop viewing deck. Options include either a morning or afternoon tea cruise, buffet lunch or dinner cruise.
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16 locals recommend
Sea World Cruises
73 Cavill AveEnjoy a relaxing outing, seeing Surfers Paradise from the waterways aboard a brand new vessel with a rooftop viewing deck. Options include either a morning or afternoon tea cruise, buffet lunch or dinner cruise.
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Parks & Nature
Enjoy a tranquil bush walk to the spectacular Purling Brook Falls or the famous Natural Bridge with it's dramatic waterfall and cave pool.
365 locals recommend
Springbrook National Park
Old School RoadEnjoy a tranquil bush walk to the spectacular Purling Brook Falls or the famous Natural Bridge with it's dramatic waterfall and cave pool.
Shopping
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker BlvdHarbour Town Premium Outlets
147-189 Brisbane RdOutlet stores, cafes and cinema.
With over 120 market stalls, you can explore a wide variety of premium products including fashion, jewellery, accessories, artworks, photographs, beauty products and homewares.
On every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evening from 4pm until 9pm.
259 locals recommend
Surfers Paradise Beer Garden
Orchid Avenue With over 120 market stalls, you can explore a wide variety of premium products including fashion, jewellery, accessories, artworks, photographs, beauty products and homewares.
On every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evening from 4pm until 9pm.
Essentials
Located on the ground floor of the Chevron Renaissance, open from 6am until 10pm.
137 locals recommend
Coles Surfers Paradise
Located on the ground floor of the Chevron Renaissance, open from 6am until 10pm.
Entertainment & Activities
Live show with dinner and drinks.
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235 locals recommend
Australian Outback Spectacular
Entertainment RoadLive show with dinner and drinks.
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Dreamworld offers a world of fun in one location with over 40 rides and slides, attractions and shows. Experience the unique Tiger island and over 500 native animals in the wildlife park, including the cuddly Koala's.
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429 locals recommend
Dreamworld station
Dreamworld offers a world of fun in one location with over 40 rides and slides, attractions and shows. Experience the unique Tiger island and over 500 native animals in the wildlife park, including the cuddly Koala's.
https://focus.experienceoz.com.au/en/gold-coast
Get up close and personal with dolphins, penguins, polar bears including cub Mishka and more! If you prefer a thrill, ride our Storm Coaster or Jet rescue ride. https://focus.experienceoz.com.au/en/gold-coast
699 locals recommend
Sea World
Seaworld DrGet up close and personal with dolphins, penguins, polar bears including cub Mishka and more! If you prefer a thrill, ride our Storm Coaster or Jet rescue ride. https://focus.experienceoz.com.au/en/gold-coast
Take on wonderful world class rides, including the tallest, longest and fastest ride, the DC Rivals HyperCoaster. Warner Bros. Movie World boasts a full day of adventure filled with all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, your favourite Looney Tunes characters plus the Super Heros and Super-Villains of the DC Universe.
https://focus.experienceoz.com.au/en/gold-coast
647 locals recommend
Warner Bros. Movie World
Pacific MotorwayTake on wonderful world class rides, including the tallest, longest and fastest ride, the DC Rivals HyperCoaster. Warner Bros. Movie World boasts a full day of adventure filled with all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, your favourite Looney Tunes characters plus the Super Heros and Super-Villains of the DC Universe.
https://focus.experienceoz.com.au/en/gold-coast