Things to do whilst on the GC
Amusement Parks
Gold Coasts famous amusement & theme parks
Sea World
Seaworld DrExpansive aquatic themed amusement park
Warner Bros. Movie World
Pacific MotorwayMovie related theme park
Dreamworld
Dreamworld ParkwayVast amusement park with wildlife centre
Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
Pacific MotorwaySizeable water park with rides & pools
WhiteWater World
1 Dreamworld PkwyWater park with slides & a wave pool
Rajska zemlja
Production DriveAussie outback experience, animals, entertainment & food
Australian Outback Spectacular
Entertainment RoadAustralian outback dinner & show package
Food scene
Charis Seafoods
371 Marine ParadeOur local fish & chip shop with the freshest seafood in town!
Laid-back place offering all-day breakfasts, crepes/pancakes & sandwiches to eat-in or take-away
Pancakes in Paradise
3046 Surfers Paradise BlvdLaid-back place offering all-day breakfasts, crepes/pancakes & sandwiches to eat-in or take-away
Best butter chicken on the GC (in my opinion)! Restaurant is a lil' daggy.. but the food.. 'oh my' :)
Foodie Indiya
1 Tibbing StBest butter chicken on the GC (in my opinion)! Restaurant is a lil' daggy.. but the food.. 'oh my' :)
Attractions
Beskrajna atrakcija
3240 Surfers Paradise BlvdFunhouse with special effects
Museum for bizarre & unusual artifacts
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Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Surfers Paradise
Cavill AvenueMuseum for bizarre & unusual artifacts
Topgolf Gold Coast
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
28 Tomewin StAustralian animal park with activities
iFLY Gold Coast
3084 Surfers Paradise BlvdIndoor skydiving experience
Gold Coast Wax Museum
56 Ferny AveRealistic models of famous people
Timezone Surfers Paradise
Cavill AvenueIndoor family amusement centre
Panoramic view from Australia's highest point. If you're feeling adventurous.. why not tackle the Skypoint Climb (personally recommended)
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SkyPoint promatračnica
9 Hamilton AvePanoramic view from Australia's highest point. If you're feeling adventurous.. why not tackle the Skypoint Climb (personally recommended)
Australia's longest running & most successful dinner theatre- MA15+
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Dracula's Cabaret Gold Coast
1 Hooker BlvdAustralia's longest running & most successful dinner theatre- MA15+
Beach/Outdoors/Sightseeing
Our local area for everything outdoors with lots shade, grass, playgrounds, bbq's & seating areas, tidal lagoon, bike/walk tracks, park exercise equipment & of course the mouth-watering Charis Seafoods! The area also offers a boat ramp & lends itself to afternoon pelican feeding :)
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Harley Park
376 Marine ParadeOur local area for everything outdoors with lots shade, grass, playgrounds, bbq's & seating areas, tidal lagoon, bike/walk tracks, park exercise equipment & of course the mouth-watering Charis Seafoods! The area also offers a boat ramp & lends itself to afternoon pelican feeding :)
Park with zip-lining & bridge walks
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TreeTop Challenge - Adrenalinski park Mt Tamborine
Tamborine Mountain RoadPark with zip-lining & bridge walks
Currumbin Rock Pools
Currumbin Creek RoadLocal favourite swimming hole with picnic areas
Formation with rock pool & beach views. Surfing event 'Roxy Pro' is head here ea. year
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Snapper Rocks
Snapper Rocks RoadFormation with rock pool & beach views. Surfing event 'Roxy Pro' is head here ea. year
Nacionalni park Springbrook
Old School RoadVast scenic area for exploring & camping
Man-made caves with luminescent worms
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Špilje svjetlećih crva na planini Tamborine
104 Hartley RdMan-made caves with luminescent worms
Nacionalni park Tamborine
Scenic rainforest hikes & picnics
Large park with lots of play equipment & a kids water play area (opposite Australia Fair Shopping Centre)
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Broadwater Parklands
Marine ParadeLarge park with lots of play equipment & a kids water play area (opposite Australia Fair Shopping Centre)
Surfing beach meets urban skyline. Night markets ev. weds, fri & sun night 5pm-10pm offer stalls, local artisans, entertainment & food
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Surfers Paradise Beer Garden
Orchid AvenueSurfing beach meets urban skyline. Night markets ev. weds, fri & sun night 5pm-10pm offer stalls, local artisans, entertainment & food
A beautiful, peaceful cafe & surrounds. Free park & petting enclosure for the kids (alpacas, deer, chooks & a lake full of turtles). Worth the drive!
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Historic rivermill
950 Beaudesert Nerang RdA beautiful, peaceful cafe & surrounds. Free park & petting enclosure for the kids (alpacas, deer, chooks & a lake full of turtles). Worth the drive!
Inflatable Aqua Park Course directly opposite Australia Fair in the fabulous Broadwater Parklands Southport
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GC Aqua Park
Marine ParadeInflatable Aqua Park Course directly opposite Australia Fair in the fabulous Broadwater Parklands Southport
Shopping Centres
Your nearest shopping mall (3hrs free parking)
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Australia Fair Shopping Centre
42 Marine ParadeYour nearest shopping mall (3hrs free parking)
Robina Town Centre
Robina Town Centre DriveMy favourite mall with it all (free parking :))
Runaway Bay Shopping Village
14-26 Lae DrShopping mall with most of your everyday shops + some
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker BoulevardRenovated mall with it all (5hrs free parking)
Our local lil' shopping centre housing a supermarket (Coles), butcher, bakery, bottle shop, chemist, newsagent, TAB (ubet), tobacconist, medical centre, dentist, hairdresser, jeweler, pawn broker, variety shop, ANZ & Suncorp ATM's and several eateries/cafe's including Little Curry Kitchen (which is on my 'To Do' list)
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Labrador Park Shopping Centre station
Our local lil' shopping centre housing a supermarket (Coles), butcher, bakery, bottle shop, chemist, newsagent, TAB (ubet), tobacconist, medical centre, dentist, hairdresser, jeweler, pawn broker, variety shop, ANZ & Suncorp ATM's and several eateries/cafe's including Little Curry Kitchen (which is on my 'To Do' list)
Our DFO (direct factory outlet) shopping centre just 7mins drive away :)
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Harbour Town Premium Outlets
147-189 Brisbane RdOur DFO (direct factory outlet) shopping centre just 7mins drive away :)
Weekend open-air market with vendors selling food, fashions & more. Has recently also become a night market ev. Fri & Sat 5-9pm with approx 150 stores staying open for 'late night shopping', plus over 30 cafes & restaurants, festive food tents, bars, live music & of course some entertainment & rides for the kids
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Carrara tržnice
Gooding DriveWeekend open-air market with vendors selling food, fashions & more. Has recently also become a night market ev. Fri & Sat 5-9pm with approx 150 stores staying open for 'late night shopping', plus over 30 cafes & restaurants, festive food tents, bars, live music & of course some entertainment & rides for the kids
Sightseeing
Is it a bus? Is it a boat? .. no, its Aquaduck! Australia's first amphibious city tour & river cruise in one is a must for youngens (& the young @ heart) or those after an interesting & fun experience like no other!
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Aquaduck Safaris Gold Coast
34 Cavill AveIs it a bus? Is it a boat? .. no, its Aquaduck! Australia's first amphibious city tour & river cruise in one is a must for youngens (& the young @ heart) or those after an interesting & fun experience like no other!