Guidebook for Southport
Parks & Nature
Enclosed Broadwater Swimming area.
Two amazing Childrens Play Zones.
Fantastic walking paths.
There's even Catalina - a fabulous Restaurant for Breakfast or Lunch
101 locals recommend
Broadwater Parklands
Marine ParadeEnclosed Broadwater Swimming area.
Two amazing Childrens Play Zones.
Fantastic walking paths.
There's even Catalina - a fabulous Restaurant for Breakfast or Lunch
Surfers Paradise
We really shouldn't have to tell you about our fabulous beach.
Shopping
Wow! Pacific Fair has just been revamped and it is fabulous. Don't worry about the hassle of parking - just walk down to the Light Rail and get the tram straight to Pacific Fair.
1254 locals recommend
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker BlvdWow! Pacific Fair has just been revamped and it is fabulous. Don't worry about the hassle of parking - just walk down to the Light Rail and get the tram straight to Pacific Fair.
This is about 50m from our front door. Two great supermarkets, variety stores and a cinema complex.
187 locals recommend
Australia Fair Shopping Centre
42 Marine ParadeThis is about 50m from our front door. Two great supermarkets, variety stores and a cinema complex.
Essentials
You'll find everything here. Woolworths, Coles, KMart, Chemists and all sorts of little stores.
Southport
42 Marine ParadeYou'll find everything here. Woolworths, Coles, KMart, Chemists and all sorts of little stores.
Getting Around
Our Gold Link Rail is so easy to get all over the Gold Coast.
20 locals recommend
Light Rail Depot station
Our Gold Link Rail is so easy to get all over the Gold Coast.
Australia Fair has bus stops on both sides - Gold Coast Highway and Scarborough Street - so there's access all over the Gold Coast via our bus system.
Michael Hill Australia Fair
Scarborough StreetAustralia Fair has bus stops on both sides - Gold Coast Highway and Scarborough Street - so there's access all over the Gold Coast via our bus system.
Food Scene
First Saturday of every month there's a street market in the evening but all other nights Chinatown is full of fabulous restaurants from Japanese to a fantastic Wine Bar called "Not Tonight".
30 locals recommend
Chinatown
First Saturday of every month there's a street market in the evening but all other nights Chinatown is full of fabulous restaurants from Japanese to a fantastic Wine Bar called "Not Tonight".
We probably shouldn't give away our secrets but this has to be the best Indian restaurant on the Gold Coast!
Bombay Affair
1 Paradise IslandWe probably shouldn't give away our secrets but this has to be the best Indian restaurant on the Gold Coast!
We often walk along the Broadwater Parklands and then stop here for breakfast. The menu is fresh and the service is good. They do lunch each day as well and live music with drinks on Sunday afternoons. Beautiful view across the broadwater.
12 locals recommend
Cafe Catalina
11 Gold Coast HwyWe often walk along the Broadwater Parklands and then stop here for breakfast. The menu is fresh and the service is good. They do lunch each day as well and live music with drinks on Sunday afternoons. Beautiful view across the broadwater.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a fabulous little place. Great food as well as Craft Beers and an excellent Wine List. They have regular Trivia Nights and the play fantastic music.
6 locals recommend
Not Tonight
50B Nerang StreetThis is a fabulous little place. Great food as well as Craft Beers and an excellent Wine List. They have regular Trivia Nights and the play fantastic music.
Sightseeing
Gold Coast beach
Enjoy our miles and miles of beautiful white sandy beaches.
The Gold Coast's tallest building has an amazing viewing tower, restaurant and bar at the top of the building.
131 locals recommend
Q1 Gold Coast
9 Hamilton AveThe Gold Coast's tallest building has an amazing viewing tower, restaurant and bar at the top of the building.
Jump on the 711 bus from Australia Fair and head up to Charis Seafood Market for some Fish & Chips. While you're there you might be lucky enough to see them feeding the Pelicans. This is a beautiful spot for lunch.
61 locals recommend
Charis Seafoods
371 Marine ParadeJump on the 711 bus from Australia Fair and head up to Charis Seafood Market for some Fish & Chips. While you're there you might be lucky enough to see them feeding the Pelicans. This is a beautiful spot for lunch.