Guidebook for Surfers Paradise
Food Scene
Cute cafe, great food and cocktails. 50 % of menu on Fridays! Only a 2 mins walk from the apartment and just across from the beach.
20 locals recommend
SANDBAR
52 EsplanadeCute cafe, great food and cocktails. 50 % of menu on Fridays! Only a 2 mins walk from the apartment and just across from the beach.
Paradox Coffee Roasters
10 Beach RdGreat cafe and one of the best coffee spots in town!
One of our favourite breakfast places located either in Broadbeach or in Southport. We recommend the acai bowl and their pancakes. Their lunch menu is delicious too!
56 locals recommend
The Cardamom Pod
2685-2689 Gold Coast HwyOne of our favourite breakfast places located either in Broadbeach or in Southport. We recommend the acai bowl and their pancakes. Their lunch menu is delicious too!
Vapiano Soul
T208 Cavill AveIf you are looking for a great pasta place, this is the one!
One of our favourite burger places! Their shakes are amazing too!
26 locals recommend
Betty's Burgers & Concrete Co
3240 Surfers Paradise BlvdOne of our favourite burger places! Their shakes are amazing too!
Probably one of the best steak places in Surfers!
52 locals recommend
Retro's Nightclub Surfers Paradise
4-14 The EsplanadeProbably one of the best steak places in Surfers!
Down 2 Earth Organics
1114 Gold Coast HwyBest Acai bowl in town! Worth the drive!
If you are heading towards Cooly or Tweeds, definitely pop by Dbar for either breakfast or lunch. Point danger has an amazing view!
50 locals recommend
Cafe Dbar, Coolangatta
275 Boundary StIf you are heading towards Cooly or Tweeds, definitely pop by Dbar for either breakfast or lunch. Point danger has an amazing view!
Drinks & Nightlife
Well-known for their menu, beers and cocktail menu. Close to all other bars and clubs in Surfers.
52 locals recommend
House of Brews
17 Orchid AveWell-known for their menu, beers and cocktail menu. Close to all other bars and clubs in Surfers.
The Island Rooftop bar is one of our favourite bars in Surfers, great venue, atmosphere and drinks!
35 locals recommend
The Island Gold Coast
3128 Surfers Paradise BlvdThe Island Rooftop bar is one of our favourite bars in Surfers, great venue, atmosphere and drinks!
Havana RnB Nightclub
26 Orchid AveFavourite RnB club! Great music and cool venue.
Shopping
Massive shopping mall, lots of places to eat, cinema. Free parkering.
1254 locals recommend
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker BlvdMassive shopping mall, lots of places to eat, cinema. Free parkering.
Australia Fair Shopping Centre
42 Marine ParadeEssentials
Coles Surfers Paradise
World Gym Surfers Paradise
3-15 Orchid AveSurfers Renaissance Chempro Chemist
3240 Surfers Paradise BlvdClosest pharmacy & doctor
Getting Around
Budget Car & Truck Rental Surfers Paradise
3-15 Orchid AveAvis Car & Truck Rental Surfers Paradise
Cypress Avenue
Cypress AvenueClosest tram station and busstop.
This tram station is also super close to the apartment. Only 1-2 mins walk extra compared to Cypress Avenue.
8 locals recommend
Cavill Avenue
Cavill AvenueThis tram station is also super close to the apartment. Only 1-2 mins walk extra compared to Cypress Avenue.
Parks & Nature
First place in Australia where the sun rises. We went for hike to see the sunrise, very beautiful. The hike is about 2 hours. The last 400m you have to climb on rocks but there is a handrail to help you. Highly recommend the hike!
299 locals recommend
Mount Warning National Park
Mount Warning RoadFirst place in Australia where the sun rises. We went for hike to see the sunrise, very beautiful. The hike is about 2 hours. The last 400m you have to climb on rocks but there is a handrail to help you. Highly recommend the hike!
Mount Tamborine
National park and hiking trails
National park and hiking trail. Super beautiful and lots of waterfalls!
84 locals recommend
Springbrook
National park and hiking trail. Super beautiful and lots of waterfalls!
Easy and short hike, great look out point over Broadbeach and Surfers.
248 locals recommend
Burleigh Head National Park
Goodwin TerraceEasy and short hike, great look out point over Broadbeach and Surfers.
Sightseeing
Great place, close to the beach, lots of shops and cafées, super chilled and friendly vibe. Great hiking spot on the Burleigh Hill.
260 locals recommend
Burleigh Heads
Great place, close to the beach, lots of shops and cafées, super chilled and friendly vibe. Great hiking spot on the Burleigh Hill.
Surfers Paradise Beer Garden
Orchid Avenue