David And Julie’s guidebook
Theme Parks
You can watch the amazing live dolphin show, swim with the dolphins, play on the theme park rides view the Aquarium plus much more. Take the family for a great entertaining day out at Sea World.
699 locals recommend
Sea World
Seaworld DrYou can watch the amazing live dolphin show, swim with the dolphins, play on the theme park rides view the Aquarium plus much more. Take the family for a great entertaining day out at Sea World.
With live entertainment for the whole family and an array of rides to suit all ages, movie world is certainy worth taking the family to for a great days entertainment.
647 locals recommend
Warner Bros. Movie World
Pacific MotorwayWith live entertainment for the whole family and an array of rides to suit all ages, movie world is certainy worth taking the family to for a great days entertainment.
If you love the water then this place is for you with so many water slides, rides and pools for the entire family to cool off in or take in a movie in their poolside theatre events.
398 locals recommend
Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
Pacific MotorwayIf you love the water then this place is for you with so many water slides, rides and pools for the entire family to cool off in or take in a movie in their poolside theatre events.
Certainly one of my favourite places with so many rides to choose from. Dreamworld is certainly worth taking the whole family to for a great day out.
411 locals recommend
Dreamworld
Dreamworld ParkwayCertainly one of my favourite places with so many rides to choose from. Dreamworld is certainly worth taking the whole family to for a great day out.
Shopping
Over 400 stores of global brands, Australian fashion & designer labels, Pacific fair is the place to go for fashion and food. The light rail leaves from just outside the resort and travels to the front of pacific fair shopping centre.
1254 locals recommend
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker BlvdOver 400 stores of global brands, Australian fashion & designer labels, Pacific fair is the place to go for fashion and food. The light rail leaves from just outside the resort and travels to the front of pacific fair shopping centre.
Another mega centre includes shops like Apple Store, Artisan products, jewellery, designer brands, Australian and international designer brands and a plethora of food venues with some of the best foodie experiences on the gold coast.
212 locals recommend
Robina Town Centre
Robina Town Centre DriveAnother mega centre includes shops like Apple Store, Artisan products, jewellery, designer brands, Australian and international designer brands and a plethora of food venues with some of the best foodie experiences on the gold coast.
With up to 70% off top designer brands including Nike, Sherridan, Adairs, Armani, Bonds, Calvin Klein, EB games, Victorias Secret plus hundreds more. This outlet centre provides dining at various food outlets, plenty of parking plus a free shuttle bus service twice a day Departing at 9.15am with a return transfer from Harbour Town at 2pm. Jump on board at these easy and convenient pick-up locations:
PICK UP:
Broadbeach North Bus Interchange: 9.15am
(Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach – Bus Stop ID: 300011, immediately out the front of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre)
Beachcomber Resort: 9.25am
(Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise – immediately outside the resort)
Appel Park: 9.30am
(Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise – Bus stop ID: 300050, next to Vibe Hotel).
Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa: 9.35am
(158 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise)
Arrives at Harbour Town: 9.55am
RETURN TRIP:
2.00pm from Harbour Town Tourism Lounge
check website to confirm times and any time changes: http://www.surfside.com.au/harbour-town-shuttle/
445 locals recommend
Harbour Town Premium Outlets
147-189 Brisbane RdWith up to 70% off top designer brands including Nike, Sherridan, Adairs, Armani, Bonds, Calvin Klein, EB games, Victorias Secret plus hundreds more. This outlet centre provides dining at various food outlets, plenty of parking plus a free shuttle bus service twice a day Departing at 9.15am with a return transfer from Harbour Town at 2pm. Jump on board at these easy and convenient pick-up locations:
PICK UP:
Broadbeach North Bus Interchange: 9.15am
(Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach – Bus Stop ID: 300011, immediately out the front of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre)
Beachcomber Resort: 9.25am
(Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise – immediately outside the resort)
Appel Park: 9.30am
(Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise – Bus stop ID: 300050, next to Vibe Hotel).
Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa: 9.35am
(158 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise)
Arrives at Harbour Town: 9.55am
RETURN TRIP:
2.00pm from Harbour Town Tourism Lounge
check website to confirm times and any time changes: http://www.surfside.com.au/harbour-town-shuttle/
Food scene
For lovely healthy style food and one of the prettiest dining locations, Bumbles cafe is a must. Located down the end of Palm Avenue on the waterfront. Bumbles Cafe offers plenty of outdoor seating and indoor dining. The view is beautiful overloking the river, the food is great and the service is good as well. Certainly worth going for a breakfast or lunch the laze about under a palm tree for a while after eating and watch the boats and jet ski's going up and down the river.
73 locals recommend
Bumbles Cafe
19 River DrFor lovely healthy style food and one of the prettiest dining locations, Bumbles cafe is a must. Located down the end of Palm Avenue on the waterfront. Bumbles Cafe offers plenty of outdoor seating and indoor dining. The view is beautiful overloking the river, the food is great and the service is good as well. Certainly worth going for a breakfast or lunch the laze about under a palm tree for a while after eating and watch the boats and jet ski's going up and down the river.
The best italian food on the coast. A family owned and operated business for nearly 40 years (says something) this restaurant is a must for those that love italian food. They offer fantastic food and service second to none. Dining there before 3.30 you also get great discounts of up to %50 off meals. However they are not expensive anyway. Home made pastas, pizzas and other meals plus you can order to take away if you prefer. There is nothing worse than going on holidays and wasting your hard earned money going out for a meal only to find you do not enjoy it! So we are giving you some guides to the restaurants we know as locals and are not affilliated with them in any way. These are our opinions based on where we choose to go for great meals at good prices.
They are located 5 minutes walk from the resort in Orchid Ave.
14 locals recommend
Costa D'Oro Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
27 Orchid AveThe best italian food on the coast. A family owned and operated business for nearly 40 years (says something) this restaurant is a must for those that love italian food. They offer fantastic food and service second to none. Dining there before 3.30 you also get great discounts of up to %50 off meals. However they are not expensive anyway. Home made pastas, pizzas and other meals plus you can order to take away if you prefer. There is nothing worse than going on holidays and wasting your hard earned money going out for a meal only to find you do not enjoy it! So we are giving you some guides to the restaurants we know as locals and are not affilliated with them in any way. These are our opinions based on where we choose to go for great meals at good prices.
They are located 5 minutes walk from the resort in Orchid Ave.
If Thai food is what you like then you cannot go past the world class Chang mai Thai restaurant with multiple best restaurant awards over the years. This place looks like a million dollars the food is unbeleivable, the service is impeccable yet the cost is what you would pay at any thai place. I remember the first time i say this restaurant many years ago i thought i could not afford to eat there however when i saw the menu i was amazed to find the prices the same as i was paying anywhere else. This place is furnished like no place you have ever seen before and is a must go to for lovers of fantastic thai food. They also do take away.
22 locals recommend
Chiangmai Thai Restaurant Surfers Paradise
19 Palm AveIf Thai food is what you like then you cannot go past the world class Chang mai Thai restaurant with multiple best restaurant awards over the years. This place looks like a million dollars the food is unbeleivable, the service is impeccable yet the cost is what you would pay at any thai place. I remember the first time i say this restaurant many years ago i thought i could not afford to eat there however when i saw the menu i was amazed to find the prices the same as i was paying anywhere else. This place is furnished like no place you have ever seen before and is a must go to for lovers of fantastic thai food. They also do take away.
If chocolate is your weakness then this complete chocoholics dream is a must visit. With everyhting chocolate from drinks and deserts you could easily lose yourself for a coule of hours of pure indulgence. Just two blocks away from the resort.
16 locals recommend
Max Brenner Chocolate Bar
3240 Surfers Paradise BlvdIf chocolate is your weakness then this complete chocoholics dream is a must visit. With everyhting chocolate from drinks and deserts you could easily lose yourself for a coule of hours of pure indulgence. Just two blocks away from the resort.
Restaurants, shops, ice cream shops and buskers make this main street of Surfers Paradise a must see. Cavil avenue is always busy with people dining out, having a drink, shopping or just watching any of the variety of local buskers performing along the mall. Alway a hub of activity and much loved place to visit by locals and tourists.
30 locals recommend
Cavill Mall Surfers Paradise
Cavill AvenueRestaurants, shops, ice cream shops and buskers make this main street of Surfers Paradise a must see. Cavil avenue is always busy with people dining out, having a drink, shopping or just watching any of the variety of local buskers performing along the mall. Alway a hub of activity and much loved place to visit by locals and tourists.
City/town information
Surfers is a bustling city where people are relaxed and generally opt for a more casual dress code. With white sandy beaches, sparkling clear waters with life savers at most, hundreds of restaurants and shops to suit any taste or budget, theme parks, oceans, mountains, fishing, snorkelling, surfing, sunbaking or relaxing there is certainly plenty to do. You can visit the nearby Tamborine mountains or head down south to Byron Bay for the day (1.5 hours by car). Brisbane the capital is an hour away by car or train where concerts and sporting events are usually held. Surfers is a great place for the young and the old as it seems to stay awake all night with its bright ights and people enjoying everthing it has to offer. A very safe place but like anywhere in the world today if you are out late always take care and dont walk in dark places. You will often see police patrolling surfers on horseback and pushbikes as well as cars so its pretty safe really. We have lived in and around here over the past 15 years and never encounted any trouble what so ever.
if you are going to the beach it is always recommended you swim between the red and yellow flags for your safety and never swim in unpatrolled beaches due to rips.
Wear sunblock and a hat too, the sun is very strong and the UV can e misleading on overcast days. nd the last thing you want is to get burnt on your holidays.
So enjoy everything Surfers paradise has to offer, relax, unwind, eat, shop or whatever it is you like to enjoy in this amazingly beautiful city.
451 locals recommend
Surfers Paradise
Surfers is a bustling city where people are relaxed and generally opt for a more casual dress code. With white sandy beaches, sparkling clear waters with life savers at most, hundreds of restaurants and shops to suit any taste or budget, theme parks, oceans, mountains, fishing, snorkelling, surfing, sunbaking or relaxing there is certainly plenty to do. You can visit the nearby Tamborine mountains or head down south to Byron Bay for the day (1.5 hours by car). Brisbane the capital is an hour away by car or train where concerts and sporting events are usually held. Surfers is a great place for the young and the old as it seems to stay awake all night with its bright ights and people enjoying everthing it has to offer. A very safe place but like anywhere in the world today if you are out late always take care and dont walk in dark places. You will often see police patrolling surfers on horseback and pushbikes as well as cars so its pretty safe really. We have lived in and around here over the past 15 years and never encounted any trouble what so ever.
if you are going to the beach it is always recommended you swim between the red and yellow flags for your safety and never swim in unpatrolled beaches due to rips.
Wear sunblock and a hat too, the sun is very strong and the UV can e misleading on overcast days. nd the last thing you want is to get burnt on your holidays.
So enjoy everything Surfers paradise has to offer, relax, unwind, eat, shop or whatever it is you like to enjoy in this amazingly beautiful city.
Neighbourhoods
A large kids park and GC Aqua park is located just down the road at Marine Parade, Southport Broadwater Parklands, Southport · The park has a huge jumping castle, train ride, and many other features that children love. The water park has so many features and hours of fun for the older kids.
31 locals recommend
Southport
A large kids park and GC Aqua park is located just down the road at Marine Parade, Southport Broadwater Parklands, Southport · The park has a huge jumping castle, train ride, and many other features that children love. The water park has so many features and hours of fun for the older kids.
Casino
Star Casino also offers dining choices including Mei Wei Dumplings, Japanese Cusine, Italian, Chinese and several Cafe style eateries. You can catch the tram just outside of resort to Broadbeach.
532 locals recommend
The Star Gold Coast Casino
1 Casino DrStar Casino also offers dining choices including Mei Wei Dumplings, Japanese Cusine, Italian, Chinese and several Cafe style eateries. You can catch the tram just outside of resort to Broadbeach.
Hospital
Team stop ( light rail) right out front for easy access to Gold Coast Hospital
Gold Coast University Hospital
1 Hospital Blvd