Mel’s guidebook
Food scene
Paradox Coffee Roasters
10 Beach RdGreat for coffee and breakfast
Food trucks + live music. Open every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 5pm.
394 locals recommend
Miami Marketta
23 Hillcrest ParadeFood trucks + live music. Open every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 5pm.
Neighbourhoods
Tamborine Mountain
Bushwalking, unique shops, family outdoor activities
Shopping
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker BlvdOnly 4 stops away on the tram
Traveler advice
Getting around
The light rail tram is a convenient way to get around
The closest tram stop (Surfers Paradise stop) is only a 5 minute walk from the resort, the tram runs from Helensvale which links up to Brisbane trains all the way down to Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
Getting around
Uber
Ubers on the Gold Coast are clean, reliable and affordable
Getting around
Getting to & from Gold Coast & Brisbane Airports
Gold Coast Airport
Catch the 777 Bus from Gold Coast Airport to Pacific Fair Shopping Centre then catch the tram to Surfers Paradise Station (4 stops), walk 5 minutes to Paradise Island Resort
Brisbane Airport
Catch the train (Airport via Brisbane to Varsity Lakes) to Helensvale, catch the tram from Helensvale to Surfers Paradise Station, walk 5 minutes to Paradise Island Resort
More info at www.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/journey-planner
Getting around
Buses
Bus stops are in walking distance and can be used to visit theme parks and other attractions
More info at translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/journey-planner