Mermaid Quarters - what we recommend!
Our favourite local cafes
Our favs for coffee, breaky, brunch an lunch (all walking distance)
Rafiki
172 Hedges AveBest coffee, açai bowls, toasties. Walk up off the beach!
BSKT Cafe
4 Lavarack RdGreat Brunch for the family. Healthy options and smoothie bar
Background Barista
2375 Gold Coast Highwaya quick walk for a good take away coffee
Bam Bam Bakehouse
2519 Gold Coast HwyKids rate the Nutella Cruffin 11 out of 10!
Cafe On Hedges
3 Montana RdGreat juices, smoothies and egg breakys
Cheese Me Baby
I love their coffee, toasties, granola and baguette board!
Parks & Nature
Walks, swims, drives.. Visit some of our families favs!
This is a gorgeous little (not so secret from the locals) spot to do a nature walk or lay by the clear water of Talle creek which connects to the ocean. Also a great place to hire Stand up Paddle boards.
36 locals recommend
Tallebudgera Creek Tourist Park
1544 Gold Coast HwyThis is a gorgeous little (not so secret from the locals) spot to do a nature walk or lay by the clear water of Talle creek which connects to the ocean. Also a great place to hire Stand up Paddle boards.
If you have a car, this is our kids favourite place to go. A 45 minute drive through beautiful scenery! Book a fruit tasting, ride a tractor and go on a little boat around their mini Island to feed some farm animals and kangaroos. The family run business grows over 500 wonderful tropical fruits from all over the world!
111 locals recommend
Tropical Fruit World
29 Duranbah RdIf you have a car, this is our kids favourite place to go. A 45 minute drive through beautiful scenery! Book a fruit tasting, ride a tractor and go on a little boat around their mini Island to feed some farm animals and kangaroos. The family run business grows over 500 wonderful tropical fruits from all over the world!
Perfect early morning run/walk approx 2.8km each way along the beach to the Miami stairs. Climb them to see the best view of the GC. Also a great beach to hide from Southerly winds
Miami Rainbow Stairs
Gold Coast OceanwayPerfect early morning run/walk approx 2.8km each way along the beach to the Miami stairs. Climb them to see the best view of the GC. Also a great beach to hide from Southerly winds
Incredible nature walks, water falls and swimming holes. Approx 45 min drive but worth it! one of our kids favourite
259 locals recommend
Currumbin Rock Pools
Currumbin Creek RoadIncredible nature walks, water falls and swimming holes. Approx 45 min drive but worth it! one of our kids favourite
Huge playground for little people. Summer playground for kids with a beach and water play area, sculptures to climb, swings and scooter track
72 locals recommend
Broadwater Parklands station
Huge playground for little people. Summer playground for kids with a beach and water play area, sculptures to climb, swings and scooter track
GC Aqua Park
Marine ParadeFloating water park!
Shopping
Pacific Fair is newly renovated and has everything you need in one place!
1254 locals recommend
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker BlvdPacific Fair is newly renovated and has everything you need in one place!
This one’s for mum, great local shops across from Burleigh Beach
James St, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220, Australia
This one’s for mum, great local shops across from Burleigh Beach
Great finds from local designers, local food vendors, live music and playground for the kids
71 locals recommend
The Village Markets
1750 Gold Coast HwyGreat finds from local designers, local food vendors, live music and playground for the kids
Food scene
Perfect for foodie families, breakfast, brunch, lunch and date nights!
Fabulous pastries and coffee. A locals secret walking distance from the Mermaid Quarters
85 locals recommend
Bam Bam Bakehouse
2519 Gold Coast HwyFabulous pastries and coffee. A locals secret walking distance from the Mermaid Quarters
Gemelli Italian
2685 Gold Coast HwyGreat food and wine. Kids will love the Mickey pizza!
Best Gelato on the Coast! Walking distance, made in small batches by lovely local sisters! Just around the corner from Mermaid Quarters.
6 locals recommend
Heven-yah Gelato
2387 Gold Coast HwyBest Gelato on the Coast! Walking distance, made in small batches by lovely local sisters! Just around the corner from Mermaid Quarters.
Light Years - Burleigh Heads
1848 Gold Coast HwyDelicious! On trend!
Moreton Bay Bug Rolls!! Incredible views of Burleigh Beach. Book in advance for the best seats
176 locals recommend
Rick Shores
43 Goodwin TerraceMoreton Bay Bug Rolls!! Incredible views of Burleigh Beach. Book in advance for the best seats
Lucky Bao
90 Markeri StFamily favourite, friendly staff! This one may be a small drive away
Bonita Bonita
2460 Gold Coast HwyClose and super tasty!
Walking distance, great family pub meals
43 locals recommend
Mermaid Beach A.E.M.E. Surf Life Saving Club Supporters Club
172 Hedges AveWalking distance, great family pub meals
Burleigh Pavilion
43 Goodwin TerraceGreat bar, drinks, views, DJ's. Crowd is young and on trend.
Harajuku Gyoza Beer Stadium Broadbeach
26 Victoria AveEtsu Izakaya
2440 Gold Coast HwyFriendly and delicious, walk home past Hevenyah for dessert.
13 locals recommend
Goccia Italian Pizzeria
2375 Gold Coast HwyFriendly and delicious, walk home past Hevenyah for dessert.
Sightseeing
Great day out for all. They also have a great tree top Challenge ropes course you can book separately.
786 locals recommend
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
28 Tomewin StGreat day out for all. They also have a great tree top Challenge ropes course you can book separately.
James will deliver bikes and helmets to the Mermaid Quarters! We always book bikes and ride with the kids (8 and 10) up to Surfers, to Pacific Fair and down to Burleigh along a kid safe path and road
Bike Hire Gold Coast- Beach Bikes
28 Cronin AveJames will deliver bikes and helmets to the Mermaid Quarters! We always book bikes and ride with the kids (8 and 10) up to Surfers, to Pacific Fair and down to Burleigh along a kid safe path and road
It's a Gold Coast Icon, I have been going since I was a little kid and now my kids love it too!
68 locals recommend
Putt Putt Golf Mermaid Beach
2492 Gold Coast HwyIt's a Gold Coast Icon, I have been going since I was a little kid and now my kids love it too!
If you need to entertain the kids in wet weather
If you are desperate too be honest and its raining. Kids are in heaven here, it's huge! Honestly it is Timezone on Steroids
92 locals recommend
Timezone Surfers Paradise
Cavill AvenueIf you are desperate too be honest and its raining. Kids are in heaven here, it's huge! Honestly it is Timezone on Steroids
Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Surfers Paradise
Cavill AvenueFun and crazy for all the family!
Fun for all the family (but I honestly couldn't wait to get out) :)
67 locals recommend
Infinity Attraction
3240 Surfers Paradise BlvdFun for all the family (but I honestly couldn't wait to get out) :)
Hijinx Hotel Surfers Paradise
Great afternoon fun for the family!