Patricia’s guidebook
Food scene
If you love authentic Italian food, Alfresco’s is only a few minutes’ walk and great for families at a good price.
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Alfresco Italian Restaurant
3018 Surfers Paradise BlvdIf you love authentic Italian food, Alfresco’s is only a few minutes’ walk and great for families at a good price.
Mamasan Kitchen + Bar
3 Oracle BvdOne of our favourite modern asian food. A must!
Best coffee in Surfers. We highly recommend you make your way to Bumbles Cafe (a 10-minute walk to Budds Beach – facing the Nerang River)
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Bumbles Cafe
19 River DrBest coffee in Surfers. We highly recommend you make your way to Bumbles Cafe (a 10-minute walk to Budds Beach – facing the Nerang River)
A 25 min drive by car to Rick Shores in Burleigh Heads, but worth the trip or bus for their famous Bug rolls..
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Rick Shores
43 Goodwin TerraceA 25 min drive by car to Rick Shores in Burleigh Heads, but worth the trip or bus for their famous Bug rolls..
We highly recommend you make your way to ESPL. Coffee Brewers (located on the Esplanade underneath Soul apartments). Opens 6am
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ESPL Coffee Brewers
4 EsplanadeWe highly recommend you make your way to ESPL. Coffee Brewers (located on the Esplanade underneath Soul apartments). Opens 6am
Set in the heart of Surfers Paradise overlooking the CBD, this alfresco hotspot is one of the largest rooftop spaces on the Gold Coast. Located atop the 1960s Surfers Paradise icon, The Island Rooftop oozes vintage Californian style and is known for its stellar line-up of DJs and bands.
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The Island Gold Coast
3128 Surfers Paradise BlvdSet in the heart of Surfers Paradise overlooking the CBD, this alfresco hotspot is one of the largest rooftop spaces on the Gold Coast. Located atop the 1960s Surfers Paradise icon, The Island Rooftop oozes vintage Californian style and is known for its stellar line-up of DJs and bands.
For a glam night out, Nineteen certainly delivers. Located on the 19th floor of the luxury suite hotel The Darling at the refurbished The Star Gold Coast, this luxe rooftop lounge bar boasts sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and the city’s skyline, and an infinity pool with day beds to lounge on while you’re sipping margaritas and people watching.
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Nineteen at The Star
1 Casino DrFor a glam night out, Nineteen certainly delivers. Located on the 19th floor of the luxury suite hotel The Darling at the refurbished The Star Gold Coast, this luxe rooftop lounge bar boasts sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and the city’s skyline, and an infinity pool with day beds to lounge on while you’re sipping margaritas and people watching.
It’s hard not to breathe a relaxed sigh as you sit down with a drink in hand at one of the best beachfront bars on the Gold Coast. To match your now blissed-out state, the atmosphere here is casual with wood-fired pizzas and beer-battered fish and chips, and wine on tap.
Get in early for a bottomless brunch from 11am to 1pm every Saturday, or stroll in straight off the beach for the perfect end to another glorious day on the Gold Coast.
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Burleigh Pavilion
43 Goodwin TerraceIt’s hard not to breathe a relaxed sigh as you sit down with a drink in hand at one of the best beachfront bars on the Gold Coast. To match your now blissed-out state, the atmosphere here is casual with wood-fired pizzas and beer-battered fish and chips, and wine on tap.
Get in early for a bottomless brunch from 11am to 1pm every Saturday, or stroll in straight off the beach for the perfect end to another glorious day on the Gold Coast.
Why go to one restaurant when you can have five at your fingertips? That's the theory behind The Collective, a sprawling restaurant and rooftop bar in Palm Beach that offers five kitchens serving up American, Italian, Asian, Greek and Mexican food. There's really something for everyone here - and the bar menu will impress too, with a huge wine list and range of signature cocktails.
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The Collective Palm Beach
1128 Gold Coast HighwayWhy go to one restaurant when you can have five at your fingertips? That's the theory behind The Collective, a sprawling restaurant and rooftop bar in Palm Beach that offers five kitchens serving up American, Italian, Asian, Greek and Mexican food. There's really something for everyone here - and the bar menu will impress too, with a huge wine list and range of signature cocktails.
Sightseeing
Standing 270 metres above sea level with sweeping 360 degree views of the Gold Coast’s coastline, the SkyPoint Climb on top of the iconic Q1 building is a Surfers Paradise experience that will stay with you long after you’re back on solid ground. And the view you choose is totally up to you: SkyPoint Climb offers sunrise, twilight, night, and day climbs.
Skypoint Climb
9 Hamilton AvenueStanding 270 metres above sea level with sweeping 360 degree views of the Gold Coast’s coastline, the SkyPoint Climb on top of the iconic Q1 building is a Surfers Paradise experience that will stay with you long after you’re back on solid ground. And the view you choose is totally up to you: SkyPoint Climb offers sunrise, twilight, night, and day climbs.
The Foreshore comes to life every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday night with the Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets, with over 100 stalls selling wares from local artisans and fresh local produce.
From 4pm ‘til 9pm, lap up the sea breeze and stroll through the line-up as the stars come out. Watch artisans at work, admire bespoke artworks, and find a treasure to keep forever.
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Surfers Paradise Beer Garden
Orchid AvenueThe Foreshore comes to life every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday night with the Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets, with over 100 stalls selling wares from local artisans and fresh local produce.
From 4pm ‘til 9pm, lap up the sea breeze and stroll through the line-up as the stars come out. Watch artisans at work, admire bespoke artworks, and find a treasure to keep forever.
If you’re looking for unique things to do in Surfers Paradise, Ripleys Believe It Or Not! Odditorium takes the cake. With 9,000 square feet to explore, the ‘odditorium’ showcases the strange, the shocking, and the beautiful, with genuine artefacts, illusions, interactive exhibits, life-size figurines, and stories of magic and mystery from around the world. Goosebumps are guaranteed.
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Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Surfers Paradise
Cavill AvenueIf you’re looking for unique things to do in Surfers Paradise, Ripleys Believe It Or Not! Odditorium takes the cake. With 9,000 square feet to explore, the ‘odditorium’ showcases the strange, the shocking, and the beautiful, with genuine artefacts, illusions, interactive exhibits, life-size figurines, and stories of magic and mystery from around the world. Goosebumps are guaranteed.
Surfers Paradise River Cruises
63 Cavill AveQuack'rDuck - Duck Bus Gold Coast Attractions
7 Elkhorn AveGreat day trip to spend with friends or family. Just one hour drive from Surfers. Prepare a light lunch for a picnic either at the falls or at the picnic area. Bring swimmers and towel for a swim at the falls.
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Springbrook National Park
Old School RoadGreat day trip to spend with friends or family. Just one hour drive from Surfers. Prepare a light lunch for a picnic either at the falls or at the picnic area. Bring swimmers and towel for a swim at the falls.
Aquaduck Safaris Gold Coast
34 Cavill AveByron Bay
Byron Bay
Activity
Experience the thrill of a freefall flight without the danger at iFly Gold Coast – an indoor skydive centre. You’ll take flight inside a five-metre-wide glass chamber powered by a giant vertical wind tunnel.
Based in the heart of Surfers, iFly is a family friendly activity, with kids as young as three able to ride.
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iFLY Gold Coast
3084 Surfers Paradise BlvdExperience the thrill of a freefall flight without the danger at iFly Gold Coast – an indoor skydive centre. You’ll take flight inside a five-metre-wide glass chamber powered by a giant vertical wind tunnel.
Based in the heart of Surfers, iFly is a family friendly activity, with kids as young as three able to ride.
Scooter Hire Gold Coast
3269 Surfers Paradise BlvdNO License! NO Age limit! Electric scooter hire.
Theme parks offer fun and thrill rides for visitors of all ages. Get the best deals on theme park passes and tickets for locations around Australia.
1 to 3 Day Pass to Movie World, Sea World, Wet’n’Wild
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Movie World station
Theme parks offer fun and thrill rides for visitors of all ages. Get the best deals on theme park passes and tickets for locations around Australia.
1 to 3 Day Pass to Movie World, Sea World, Wet’n’Wild
Theme parks offer fun and thrill rides for visitors of all ages. Get the best deals on theme park passes and tickets for locations around Australia.
1 to 2 Day Pass to Dreamworld and WhiteWater World
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Dreamworld station
Theme parks offer fun and thrill rides for visitors of all ages. Get the best deals on theme park passes and tickets for locations around Australia.
1 to 2 Day Pass to Dreamworld and WhiteWater World
Circle on Cavill, Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
(07) 3123 4431
Booking: www.strikebowling.com.au
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Strike Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise BoulevardCircle on Cavill, Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
(07) 3123 4431
Booking: www.strikebowling.com.au
Timezone Surfers Paradise
Cavill AvenueGreat place to spend on a rainy day!
Holey Moley Golf Club Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise BoulevardInfinity Attractie
3240 Surfers Paradise BlvdGreat fun for kids!
Sea World
Seaworld DrPacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker Blvd