Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Queensland

• Chevron Island – Some great cafés and restaurants in the main shopping strip
• Q1 - Q1 is the stunning, contemporary building that towers over the other high rises in Surfers.  Q1 Resort and Day Spa - means you can stay in this amazing building and be right in the heart of everything.
• Q1 Observation Deck - The first time I went up in the the elevator to the Q1 Observation Deck I was awestruck by the view. The 360 degree view on a clear day or night is nothing short of spectacular. Whilst up there you can enjoy coffee and cake, or a drink from the bar in the Skybar and I think they even do private functions, so if you are looking for a stunning, memorable location for a party or function this could be an option.  Don't forget your binoculars and camera!
• Cavill Mall - extends from the famous "Surfers is Paradise" sign which heads down to the beach right up to Circle on Cavill which is he brand new entertainment area in Surfers.  Shops, restaurants and entertainment to be found all around Cavill Mall and the surrounding area.

Minus 5 Ice Bar

• Circle on Cavill - Entertainment zone with Strike Bowling Bar, Minus 5 Ice Bar, restaurants and cafés and a huge entertainment screen.  There are also apartments for holiday lettings in Circle on Cavill - they are brand new apartments.

Strike Bowling Bar

• Chevron Renaissance – the Towers of Chevron Renaissance have apartments both residential and for holiday rent.  Underneath there is a shopping area that includes supermarket, restaurants, cafés, spa and bathhouse and Infinity.
• Wax Museum – a museum of wax figures!  Famous people one the one side and the Dungeon full of horrors on the other.  Perhaps , not the best for the little kids!  What more can be said!
• Infinity - You walk through a set of rooms with lots of things to test your senses!  Remember once you leave a room you cannot go back, so don't rush this, take it all in.  If you pace yourself should take about half an hour to 40 minutes!
• Adrenalin Park - includes Bungee Rocket, the aptly named Vomatron, Slingshot, Flycoaster and Bungee trampolines which sound positively tempting!  As bizarre as it sounds there is also mini-golf right next door!  With all that adrenalin rushing around, it seems like you've been there for no time at all!
• Timezone - this is a huge games arcade including dodgem cars and  laser skirmish.  It is a massive area of full on fun! Positively something for everyone here, even some mini-golf for enthusiasts!  I defy you to stay in Timezone for only an hour!
• Australian Shooting Academy - right across from Timezone.  An opportunity for some gun play any style you want - western, Dirty Harry!  You name it!  They even have a Big Boy Toys special with 3 different types of firearms!  It's actually not my thing, but I have to mention it!
• Ripleys' Believe it or Not Museum - what a collection of interesting and irrelevant information and oddities!  It is great fun for al the family - you will undoubtedly make a fool of yourself at some point in here, but hey - that's the fun!  CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR REDEVELOPMENT.
• Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets - every Friday night from 5.30pm.
• Jet Boat Extreme - Extreme jet boating tours leave from the jetty by the Titanium Bar on Ferny Avenue.  Experience jet boating in the calm of the broadwater - you probably won't feel calm afterwards!
• Aquaduck Safaris or Adventure Duck - Take your pick! How silly do you want to feel?  You'll quack like a duck on these tours - no honestly, you will!  These are the silliest looking tour boats you've ever seen - but the kids love them!  It takes about an hour all up.
• King Tutt's Putt Putt - 3 themed 18 hole mini-golf courses. Outdoors African Jungle, indoors Ancient Egypt and Jurassic Dinosaurs!
• Mirage Boat Hire - hire a boat and check out the local attractions by water or go fishing.
• Whales in Paradise - tour boat departs from behind Titanium Bar on Ferny Avenue and takes whale watchers out to see the humpback whales during whale watching season from June to November each year.
• Paradise Day Spa and Bathhouse - pampering in the heart of Surfers. Mix of ancient traditional and modern techniques.  Quite surprising facilities tucked away under Chevron Renaissance.
• The Nightlife - plenty of bars and adult entertainment.  You can even go on an organised tour! If it is your thing, you will no doubt find what you are looking for and you won't have to look too hard in the heart of party central!  Cavill Ave and Orchid Ave are the main areas you will find the bars and clubs.
• Budds Beach - Something completely different from the hustle and bustle of Surfers. An oasis of tranquility!

Surfers Paradise Accommodation

Surfers Paradise Hotels

Marriott Surfers Paradise Resort and Spa - I love this 5 star hotel because it is everything you expect from an international standard hotel and it has the most amazing salt water lagoon pool and waterfall.  

Most rooms offer ocean views and all the guest rooms are non-smoking whilst the suites are not.  It is situated south of the main drag of Surfers - I'd say it is halfway between the centres of Surfers and Broadbeach.