Guidebook for Surfers Paradise
Parks & Nature
With its unusual and vibrantly coloured shops, art galleries, wineries, restaurants and cafes, Gallery Walk shopping precinct Tamborine Mountain is a place I love to go.
564 locals recommend
Tamborine Mountain
With its unusual and vibrantly coloured shops, art galleries, wineries, restaurants and cafes, Gallery Walk shopping precinct Tamborine Mountain is a place I love to go.
For those who want to explore the Gold Coast beyond its iconic beaches, Lamington National Park includes two sections, Green Mountains in an area called O'Reilly and Binna Burra. The park is part of Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area and features extensive walking tracks, remote bushwalking, camping, guided tours and talks, picnic and day-use areas ...
91 locals recommend
Lamington National Park
For those who want to explore the Gold Coast beyond its iconic beaches, Lamington National Park includes two sections, Green Mountains in an area called O'Reilly and Binna Burra. The park is part of Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area and features extensive walking tracks, remote bushwalking, camping, guided tours and talks, picnic and day-use areas ...
Food Scene
Cafe Alfons
38 Thomas DrBest coffee on Chevron. Jonathon and Anja are wonderful hosts
Frank and Michael serve the best fish and chips on Chevron, in fact...in town!
22 locals recommend
Chevron Island Seafoods
48-50 Thomas DrFrank and Michael serve the best fish and chips on Chevron, in fact...in town!
Bangkok Thai on Chevron
62 Thomas DrSimply beautiful food at a reasonable price
Supporting local farmers and fine food producers. Great atmosphere, amazing food, community spirit. Every Sunday at The Arts Centre from 6am to 11.30am.
16 locals recommend
Bundall Farmers' Market
135 Bundall RoadSupporting local farmers and fine food producers. Great atmosphere, amazing food, community spirit. Every Sunday at The Arts Centre from 6am to 11.30am.
Drinks & Nightlife
Helm Bar is located on the Nerang River and while sipping your cold beer you can listen to great local talent, you can also be watching dolphins, yes dolphins, swim up the river. Just a good spot to have a cold beer
21 locals recommend
Helm Bar & Bistro
34 Ferny AveHelm Bar is located on the Nerang River and while sipping your cold beer you can listen to great local talent, you can also be watching dolphins, yes dolphins, swim up the river. Just a good spot to have a cold beer
The Star Gold Coast Casino
1 Casino DrFor those who love a little gamble, great place.
Sightseeing
Surfers Paradise Beer Garden
Orchid AvenueBecause it is beautiful!
Spectacular waterfalls and cool ancient forests await you in the beautiful World Heritage-listed Gondwana rainforest of Springbrook National Park.
54 locals recommend
Purling Brook Falls, Springbrook National Park
Forestry RoadSpectacular waterfalls and cool ancient forests await you in the beautiful World Heritage-listed Gondwana rainforest of Springbrook National Park.
Arts & Culture
The Arts Centre is the Gold Coast’s premier cultural facility, bringing visual and performing arts to residents of South East Queensland.
396 locals recommend
HOTA, Home of the Arts
135 Bundall RdThe Arts Centre is the Gold Coast’s premier cultural facility, bringing visual and performing arts to residents of South East Queensland.
Gallery One Southport
107 Ferry RdGallery One is a contemporary fine art gallery based on the Gold Coast
Shopping
Hit the iconic malls of Australia's largest Outlet Shopping Centre, and fall head-over-heels with our unique mix of over 240 Australian and International brands, all at a fraction of the price!
Shop all day in our beautiful palm lined, open-air malls!
445 locals recommend
Harbour Town Premium Outlets
147-189 Brisbane RdHit the iconic malls of Australia's largest Outlet Shopping Centre, and fall head-over-heels with our unique mix of over 240 Australian and International brands, all at a fraction of the price!
Shop all day in our beautiful palm lined, open-air malls!
Pacific Fair on the Gold Coast is Queensland’s largest shopping and dining destination and home to an expansive collection of iconic global brands
1254 locals recommend
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker BlvdPacific Fair on the Gold Coast is Queensland’s largest shopping and dining destination and home to an expansive collection of iconic global brands
Essentials
Coles Surfers Paradise
For all Grocery needs at competitive prices