The Best of the Gold Coast - Have an Awesome Trip!

Patrice
The Best of the Gold Coast - Have an Awesome Trip!

Food scene

There are some incredible places to eat, relax, people watch and be seen, depending on your preference. My favourites are in the list below!
CASUAL DINING Hip and relaxed - on the river for a change of scene. They often have DJ's or live music, great cocktails and good eats. Settle in here for a Sunday session! To get here from Peninsula: Walk - 1km Tram - from Surfers Paradise tram station (150 metres from Peninsula) it is one tram stop to Cavill Ave then 300 metre walk to the pavilion
Surfers Pavilion
CASUAL DINING Hip and relaxed - on the river for a change of scene. They often have DJ's or live music, great cocktails and good eats. Settle in here for a Sunday session! To get here from Peninsula: Walk - 1km Tram - from Surfers Paradise tram station (150 metres from Peninsula) it is one tram stop to Cavill Ave then 300 metre walk to the pavilion
FINE DINING Quite a new addition to the food scene in Broadbeach - highly recommend. Absolutely fabulous food and drinks awesome high end dining. Love going for Fri or Sat lunch and stying on into the afternoon when the DJ starts the beats so you can kick on if you feel the urge! Located at Oracle Boulevard. How to get there: * Drive or Uber/taxi - less than 10 mins * Walk - 45 mins * Tram - from Surfers Paradise tram station (150 metres from Peninsula) to Broadbeach North tram station - then 500 metres walk
Kost Bar and Grill
FINE DINING Quite a new addition to the food scene in Broadbeach - highly recommend. Absolutely fabulous food and drinks awesome high end dining. Love going for Fri or Sat lunch and stying on into the afternoon when the DJ starts the beats so you can kick on if you feel the urge! Located at Oracle Boulevard. How to get there: * Drive or Uber/taxi - less than 10 mins * Walk - 45 mins * Tram - from Surfers Paradise tram station (150 metres from Peninsula) to Broadbeach North tram station - then 500 metres walk
CASUAL DINING A new edition to the Surfers scene, this is a sensational complex with 26 different food offerings, from fast food joints to awesome Mexican, Thai and Walburgers. Many with fabulous beach and ocean views. Also features beautiful open public spaces where they often host events. They also have a shopping centre - see my shopping guide section for more info :) Getting there: * Walk - 600 metres - only 6 or 7 mins to walk
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Paradise Centre
2 Cavill Ave
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CASUAL DINING A new edition to the Surfers scene, this is a sensational complex with 26 different food offerings, from fast food joints to awesome Mexican, Thai and Walburgers. Many with fabulous beach and ocean views. Also features beautiful open public spaces where they often host events. They also have a shopping centre - see my shopping guide section for more info :) Getting there: * Walk - 600 metres - only 6 or 7 mins to walk
FINE DINING Beautiful food and gorgeous views over the marina and Broadwater!
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Glass Dining & Lounge Bar
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FINE DINING Beautiful food and gorgeous views over the marina and Broadwater!
BREAKFAST + CASUAL DINING Awesome breakfast spot - highly recommend - right across from the beach. Short walk from our place!
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SANDBAR
52 Esplanade
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BREAKFAST + CASUAL DINING Awesome breakfast spot - highly recommend - right across from the beach. Short walk from our place!
CASUAL DINING A great array of casual dining right on the esplanade - a short wander from our place. I like Elston - cool little bar with good food!
Soul Boardwalk
4 Esplanade
CASUAL DINING A great array of casual dining right on the esplanade - a short wander from our place. I like Elston - cool little bar with good food!
One of my favourites, right on the beach the view is truly incredible! Great food and drinks... request a table on the deck but remember your sunnies if it is daytime as it can be quite sunny. This is a place to see and be seen! Note that it can be tricky to get a parking spot so I do recommend au uber to this one! After lunch or dinner, merge next door to Burleigh Pavilion to kick on! Getting there: BEst way to get there is drive or uber - about 30 mins
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The Tropic
43 Goodwin Terrace
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One of my favourites, right on the beach the view is truly incredible! Great food and drinks... request a table on the deck but remember your sunnies if it is daytime as it can be quite sunny. This is a place to see and be seen! Note that it can be tricky to get a parking spot so I do recommend au uber to this one! After lunch or dinner, merge next door to Burleigh Pavilion to kick on! Getting there: BEst way to get there is drive or uber - about 30 mins
Know as 'The Pav' to locals, this is a cracker spot to have drinks, nibbles or pizza on any day that is remotely good weather-wise. A premium spot - recommend you put it on your to do list! Note that it can be tricky to get a parking spot so I do recommend au uber to this one!
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Burleigh Pavilion
43 Goodwin Terrace
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Know as 'The Pav' to locals, this is a cracker spot to have drinks, nibbles or pizza on any day that is remotely good weather-wise. A premium spot - recommend you put it on your to do list! Note that it can be tricky to get a parking spot so I do recommend au uber to this one!

Shopping

Enjoy these markets, literally a short walk from Peninsula, along the beautiful Surfers Paradise beachfront. On every Wed, Fri and Sat 4pm - 9pm.
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Αγορές στην παραλία του Surfers Paradise
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Enjoy these markets, literally a short walk from Peninsula, along the beautiful Surfers Paradise beachfront. On every Wed, Fri and Sat 4pm - 9pm.
A great array of shops to browse, all new and just a short stroll down the road :)
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Paradise Centre
2 Cavill Ave
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A great array of shops to browse, all new and just a short stroll down the road :)
Great for a wander, usually buskers entertaining all, with lots of things and people to see! Short walk from our place :)
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Cavill Mall Surfers Paradise
Cavill Avenue
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Great for a wander, usually buskers entertaining all, with lots of things and people to see! Short walk from our place :)
Great outlet shopping, also has a cinema and some great eating places - Crafty's at Harbour Town is my favourite eatery there :) Getting there: Driving or uber is best - 20 minute drive
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Harbour Town Premium Outlets
147-189 Brisbane Rd
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Great outlet shopping, also has a cinema and some great eating places - Crafty's at Harbour Town is my favourite eatery there :) Getting there: Driving or uber is best - 20 minute drive

Entertainment

A beach club with pools, bar and entertainment - great for a bit of fun or realy live it up and get a booth! Just a short walk from our place.
Cali Beach
A beach club with pools, bar and entertainment - great for a bit of fun or realy live it up and get a booth! Just a short walk from our place.
If you to experience the outback vibe with some very talented horsemen and glorious animals, then this is for you. A really entertaining evening with dinner and show. Getting there: Best way is to drive or uber - about 30 mins
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Αυστραλιανό θέαμα Outback
Entertainment Road
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If you to experience the outback vibe with some very talented horsemen and glorious animals, then this is for you. A really entertaining evening with dinner and show. Getting there: Best way is to drive or uber - about 30 mins
Cinemas with latest movies - also has fabulous gold class cinemas - for when you need a break from the beach! To get here from Peninsula: Walk - almost 4kms Tram - from Surfers Paradise tram station (150 metres from Peninsula) to Broadbeach South tram station, then a 250 metre walk
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Event Cinemas Pacific Fair
1571 Hooker Boulevard
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Cinemas with latest movies - also has fabulous gold class cinemas - for when you need a break from the beach! To get here from Peninsula: Walk - almost 4kms Tram - from Surfers Paradise tram station (150 metres from Peninsula) to Broadbeach South tram station, then a 250 metre walk
Right across the road from us, you can enjoy a high-in-the-sky experience with incredible views! Look out for the Gold Coast Fun Pass - you can do 4 attractions for a heavily discounted price - includes: Dreamworld, Infinity, Aquaduck and Sky Point! Literally walk across the road to Soul :)
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SkyPoint Observation Deck
9 Hamilton Ave
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Right across the road from us, you can enjoy a high-in-the-sky experience with incredible views! Look out for the Gold Coast Fun Pass - you can do 4 attractions for a heavily discounted price - includes: Dreamworld, Infinity, Aquaduck and Sky Point! Literally walk across the road to Soul :)

Kids favourite places

PARK Very cool playground which is huge!! Always a big hit with the kids :) Great palces nearby to grab and drink and bite to eat as well. Getting there: Walk - 3 kms - will take around 40 mins Tram - get on tram at Surfers Paradise Station (heading to Broadbeach), get off at Broadbeach North, then it is a 500 metre walk to the park
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Πάρκο Κουράουα
155 Old Burleigh Rd
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PARK Very cool playground which is huge!! Always a big hit with the kids :) Great palces nearby to grab and drink and bite to eat as well. Getting there: Walk - 3 kms - will take around 40 mins Tram - get on tram at Surfers Paradise Station (heading to Broadbeach), get off at Broadbeach North, then it is a 500 metre walk to the park
THEME PARK Seaworld is a fabulous theme park with rides, loads of sea animals and fabulous shows - a great full day out! Getting there: Best way is to drive or uber - 15 min drive Lots of parking available onsite
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Sea World
Seaworld Dr
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THEME PARK Seaworld is a fabulous theme park with rides, loads of sea animals and fabulous shows - a great full day out! Getting there: Best way is to drive or uber - 15 min drive Lots of parking available onsite
THEME PARK Amazing day our with all things fun to do in the water - heaps of slides, food and drinks - great fun day out for kids and adults! Getting there: Best way to get there is drive or uber - around 25 mins Lots of parking available onsite
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Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
Pacific Motorway
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THEME PARK Amazing day our with all things fun to do in the water - heaps of slides, food and drinks - great fun day out for kids and adults! Getting there: Best way to get there is drive or uber - around 25 mins Lots of parking available onsite
THEME PARK A fun day out, especially if you love your movies! Great rides and really entertaining shows! Getting there: Best way to is to drive or uber - around 25 mins Lots of parking available onsite
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Warner Bros. Movie World
Pacific Motorway
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THEME PARK A fun day out, especially if you love your movies! Great rides and really entertaining shows! Getting there: Best way to is to drive or uber - around 25 mins Lots of parking available onsite
Great all-round people pleaser - rides, shows, tigers and it;s very own water park (separate fee required for entry to water park). A great day out! Look out for the Gold Coast Fun Pass - you can do 4 attractions for a heavily discounted price - includes: Dreamworld, Infinity, Aquaduck and Sky Point! Getting there: Best way is to drive or uber - about 40 mins Lots of parking available onsite
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Dreamworld
Dreamworld Parkway
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Great all-round people pleaser - rides, shows, tigers and it;s very own water park (separate fee required for entry to water park). A great day out! Look out for the Gold Coast Fun Pass - you can do 4 attractions for a heavily discounted price - includes: Dreamworld, Infinity, Aquaduck and Sky Point! Getting there: Best way is to drive or uber - about 40 mins Lots of parking available onsite
A quick 30 minute adventure to illuminate the senses! Look out for the Gold Coast Fun Pass - you can do 4 attractions for a heavily discounted price - includes: Dreamworld, Infinity, Aquaduck and Sky Point! Getting there: 15 min walk - 1km Drive or uber - 5 mins
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Ατρακτιβότητα του Άπειρου
3240 Surfers Paradise Blvd
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A quick 30 minute adventure to illuminate the senses! Look out for the Gold Coast Fun Pass - you can do 4 attractions for a heavily discounted price - includes: Dreamworld, Infinity, Aquaduck and Sky Point! Getting there: 15 min walk - 1km Drive or uber - 5 mins

Beach / Water

Just across the road, absolutely glorious stretch of clean golden sand and sensational ocean swimming. Just walk across the pedestrian crossing downstairs, across the park and you are on the sand! BE AWARE: the ocean can be a dangerous place - ALWAYS swim between the flags and within the hours that lifeguards are on duty. Read the beach updates the lifeguards have on the signs on the beach - please stay safe :)
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Surfers Paradise Beach
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Just across the road, absolutely glorious stretch of clean golden sand and sensational ocean swimming. Just walk across the pedestrian crossing downstairs, across the park and you are on the sand! BE AWARE: the ocean can be a dangerous place - ALWAYS swim between the flags and within the hours that lifeguards are on duty. Read the beach updates the lifeguards have on the signs on the beach - please stay safe :)
If you are interested in learning to surf in the ocean, or you would prefer to master the SUP (stand-up paddleboard) in the calmer water ways, we can recommend these guys for surf lessons and SUP tours. Located close by, they can help immerse you in our beautiful ocean home :)
Surf In Paradise Surf School
If you are interested in learning to surf in the ocean, or you would prefer to master the SUP (stand-up paddleboard) in the calmer water ways, we can recommend these guys for surf lessons and SUP tours. Located close by, they can help immerse you in our beautiful ocean home :)
A gorgeous afternoon - I personally love the sunset cruise - highly recommend! Look uop Champagne Sailing Cruises for details!
Champagne Sailing Cruises
60 Seaworld Dr
A gorgeous afternoon - I personally love the sunset cruise - highly recommend! Look uop Champagne Sailing Cruises for details!
This is such a special experience and I want to do it every season! We are so lucky to have a long whale wathcing season here on the Coast - late May to early November each year. Look up Seaworld Cruises Whale Watching for more details of schedules and prices.
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Sea World Whale Watch
130 Seaworld Dr
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This is such a special experience and I want to do it every season! We are so lucky to have a long whale wathcing season here on the Coast - late May to early November each year. Look up Seaworld Cruises Whale Watching for more details of schedules and prices.
A great way to trip around for tour on land and water - so cool how the bus drives straight into the canal and you cruise around the Coast waterways! Look out for the Gold Coast Fun Pass - you can do 4 attractions for a heavily discounted price - includes: Dreamworld, Infinity, Aquaduck and Sky Point!
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Aquaduck Safaris Gold Coast
34 Cavill Ave
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A great way to trip around for tour on land and water - so cool how the bus drives straight into the canal and you cruise around the Coast waterways! Look out for the Gold Coast Fun Pass - you can do 4 attractions for a heavily discounted price - includes: Dreamworld, Infinity, Aquaduck and Sky Point!