GC Guidebook
Food scene
Rick Shores
43 Goodwin TerraceA local fav. Expensive but good. Try the Morton bay bug rolls.
The Tropic
43 Goodwin TerraceGreat food with amazing view
Food night Markets - wed, fri, sat from 6pm. Weekend nights they have live music. Check their website before you go.
394 locals recommend
Miami Marketta
23 Hillcrest ParadeFood night Markets - wed, fri, sat from 6pm. Weekend nights they have live music. Check their website before you go.
Restaurant and upstairs bar. Several different kitchens with their own menu. Affordable, delicious and well worth the drive.
222 locals recommend
The Collective Palm Beach
1128 Gold Coast HighwayRestaurant and upstairs bar. Several different kitchens with their own menu. Affordable, delicious and well worth the drive.
Bonita Bonita
2460 Gold Coast HwyDelicious Mexican tapas with a cocktail bar next door
The Paddock Bakery
20 Hibiscus HavenDelicious breakfasts and lunches
Etsu Izakaya
2440 Gold Coast HwyHidden away Japanese gem. Expensive.
Social Brew
34-36 James StFabulous breakfasts
Balter Brewing Company
14 Traders WayFood and lots of beer
Good cheap Mexican food. Some nights there’s live music and specials. Good for Sunday sessions in the sun.
MexiCali Bar Y Taqueria
2223 Gold Coast HighwayGood cheap Mexican food. Some nights there’s live music and specials. Good for Sunday sessions in the sun.
Lost Palms Brewing Company
11 Oak AveCheap eats and good beer
Burleigh Brewing Company
2 Ern Harley DrGood food and beer. Live music. Good for kids
The Wine Barrel
59 Railway StTea Topia
7 Johns RdMudjira Village Eatery
3 Swan LnThe Paddock Bakery
20 Hibiscus HavenNightlife
Bars, night clubs, restaurants
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. But also the BEST outdoor bar in town.
43 locals recommend
Garden Kitchen & Bar
1 Casino DrBreakfast, lunch and dinner. But also the BEST outdoor bar in town.
Burleigh Pavilion
43 Goodwin TerraceSecond best bar in town. Right on the beach.
The Cambus Wallace
2237 Gold Coast HwyHidden speakeasy bar with excellent music. A local fav.
Aloha Bar And Dining
18 Main PlHidden gem. Bar.
Black Hops Brewery
15 Gardenia GroveGood beer and music
Justin Lane
Justin LaneOpen air bar
Activities
James Street
James StreetShopping and good food
Fresh water rock pools in the hinterland. 20mins from mermaid waters. Good jumping-off spots and areas for the kids to play.
259 locals recommend
Currumbin Rock Pools
Currumbin Creek RoadFresh water rock pools in the hinterland. 20mins from mermaid waters. Good jumping-off spots and areas for the kids to play.
Great family beach. Surfing, life guards, shallow pools, Stand up paddle boarding.
23 locals recommend
Currumbin Alley
Great family beach. Surfing, life guards, shallow pools, Stand up paddle boarding.
For those that don’t like big waves. Swim in the creek. Lifeguards on duty. A local fav and also sheltered from the wind. You can jump off the bridge as well.
167 locals recommend
Tallebudgera Creek
1544 Gold Coast HwyFor those that don’t like big waves. Swim in the creek. Lifeguards on duty. A local fav and also sheltered from the wind. You can jump off the bridge as well.
Tallebudgera Golf Club
495 Guineas Creek RdSmall, cheap and relaxed golf club. Lots of wildlife. Carts.
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker BoulevardShopping!!!
The Star Gold Coast Casino
1 Casino DrGreat cycling tracks
GC Aqua Park
Marine ParadeCheap fun for the whole family. A bit of a workout too!
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
28 Tomewin StPet some kangaroos
Lumber Punks Axe Throwing - Gold Coast
9 Ozone ParadeAxe throwing
Great golf course. Carts and driving range. Night golf. Not too expensive. Lots of wildlife.
34 locals recommend
Emerald Lakes Golf Club
3 Alabaster DrGreat golf course. Carts and driving range. Night golf. Not too expensive. Lots of wildlife.
Boomerang Farm Bike Park
55 Johns RdThe Boomerang Farm
55 Johns RoadThunderbird Park
Sightseeing
Panorama Drive
Panorama Drive5 mins drive from accom
Burleigh Hill
Picnic on the hill or do a walk to Talle creek and back.
A 3.5 hr walk to the top and back. Great views. 1hr drive from the coast.
Visit Nimbin in the Same day.
299 locals recommend
Mount Warning National Park
Mount Warning RoadA 3.5 hr walk to the top and back. Great views. 1hr drive from the coast.
Visit Nimbin in the Same day.
A nice drive with cute township. Ice cream, fudge, cafes, wine, organic fruit n veg, crafts, artwork.
564 locals recommend
Tamborine Mountain
A nice drive with cute township. Ice cream, fudge, cafes, wine, organic fruit n veg, crafts, artwork.