Surfers Paradise Guide

Surfers Paradise guide to all you need to know about Surfers on the Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise sign photo that everyone has to have! It is actually pretty hard to take a good photo of this. There is the road right in front that everyone is waiting to cross. If you are on the same side you are are too close to get a good photo!

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Where do you start with a guide to Surfers Paradise?

Not sure if Surfers Paradise
is right for you?

There are many other areas of the Gold Coast to consider. Surfers is certainly where much of the action is, but you can find alternatives all over the Gold Coast, from Coolangatta right up to Sanctuary Cove. The map of the Gold Coast can be a real help to put it all into perspective.

There is so much information on this website, if you cannot find what you are looking for try a search. You will find search boxes at the top and bottom of most pages.

I love Surfers Paradise. I know it is in part seedy and glitzy, but it is also vibrant and fun. There are things I love to go see and do. And there are things I avoid! Surfers Paradise is currently undergoing a rejuvenation which is certainly due.

Surfers Paradise is the heart of the Gold Coast. Many people mistakenly believe that Surfers is all there is in the Gold Coast, which isn't true at all. Just take a look around the rest of this website! You can stay your whole holiday in Surfers Paradise, or you can hire a car and venture out and explore more of the Gold Coast.

Surfers has the highest density of Gold Coast tourist accommodation, nightlife and tourist attractions, some of which are suitable for younger kids and others for teens. It is also home to the famous Surfers Paradise Meter Maids and Surfers Paradise Beach!

Work your way around this Surfers Paradise guide to discover more about the area and what you can expect.

For the younger crowd there are nightclubs and bars in Surfers which becomes party central after dark.

Surfers Paradise is often buzzing with activities aimed at our tourists including concerts, festivals and street entertainment.

Friday night means it's time for the Surfers Paradise night markets along The Esplanade at the end of Cavill Mall. Enjoy dinner in the mall with the family and then stroll through the stalls to pick up some interesting momentos of your holiday in the Gold Coast.

Surfers is a great place just to hang out. One of the reasons why it is so popular with all different types of people.  

If you stay in accommodation in Surfers Paradise you have the added benefit that everything is at your door and you can even get away without hiring a car unless you really want to!

Don't forget to look around using the quick links at the top of Surfers Paradise guide page.

More Holiday Planning Information

There are plenty of reasons to make the Gold Coast your next holiday destination and there is more than enough to keep you busy... or relaxed.

Here is where you will find more information to help plan your trip.

• Gold Coast Travel Planning Guide for a birds eye view of what to consider for your Gold Coast holiday including information on Gold Coast major events.
  
• Month by Month Guide with one page per month of the year, you can easily discover what is going on each month.
  
• Australian school holidays information about the school holidays in Australia which differ from State to State.
  
• Gold Coast family holidays has hints and tips for families travelling to the Gold Coast with children.
• Discover Gold Coast attractions to suit everyone! From man-made attractions to the totally natural attractions that this part of Queensland has to offer.
  
• Gold Coast car rentals and transport options for getting around south east Queensland.
  

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