iFLY Gold Coast
Indoor skydiving in the wind tunnel on Surfers Paradise Boulevard. Includes instruction and a trainer, great for beginners and children, pre-book.
Australia
Surfers Paradise
District
The center of the Gold Coast, with high-rises directly on the wide sandy beach. Surfing and swimming by day, bars and clubs around Cavill Avenue by night.
by Felix Gillen
The center of the Gold Coast, with high-rises directly on the wide sandy beach. Surfing and swimming by day, bars and clubs around Cavill Avenue by night. Loud, colourful, and the opposite of a quiet beach destination.
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Discover the most important sights and attractions
SkyPoint Observation Deck
Observation deck high up in the Q1 Tower, one of Australia's tallest residential towers. Panoramic views of the beach, hinterland, and the entire coastline. With a bar, great for sunset.
Infinity Attraction
Labyrinth of light, mirror, and sound effects. Approx. 30 minutes of entertainment, great for kids.
Surfers Paradise Beach
Wide sandy beach right in front of the high-rises. Swim between the lifeguard flags; the waves are often strong. In the evenings, a beach market on the Esplanade on certain days.
Cavill Avenue
Pedestrian zone from the beach to the centre, named after Jim Cavill, who built the first hotel here. Shops, cafés and street artists; in the evenings, it's the district's meeting point.
Essen & Trinken
Italian restaurant serving pizza, pasta, and oysters, with a terrace. Casual and family-friendly.
Surf Club at Northcliffe Beach. Breakfast, Fish and Chips and Steaks with ocean views, fair prices.
Japanese restaurant: Sushi, Sashimi, Teppanyaki. Upscale. Book evenings.
Teppanyaki restaurant with chefs cooking tableside. Good for groups, reservations recommended.
Thai restaurant on Palm Avenue with curries and wok dishes. Affordable.
Buffet restaurant in a hotel on Ferny Avenue with seafood and international cuisine.
Lifeguard Club right on the beach. Bistro, bar and terrace overlooking the waves.
Indian restaurant on Surfers Paradise Boulevard with curries and Tandoori, also available for takeaway.
Mexican restaurant with tacos, fajitas, and margaritas. Loud and lively.
Pancake house with sweet and savory pancakes, popular for breakfast.
Food & Beverages
Cavill Avenue and Orchid Avenue
Around Cavill Avenue, you'll find restaurants of all price ranges. Orchid Avenue is home to most bars and clubs.
Surf Clubs
The lifeguard clubs on the beach serve simple dishes with sea views.
Culture & History
From Hotel to SuburbThe name harks back to the Surfers Paradise Hotel, opened in the 1920s. In 1933, the locality was officially named after it. From the 1950s, high-rises emerged, shaping the Gold Coast's entire image today.Meter MaidsSince the 1960s, the Meter Maids have walked the streets in golden bikinis, feeding expired parking meters. They remain an advertising symbol for Surfers Paradise.
Local experiences
Explore the center on foot. The G:link light rail follows Surfers Paradise Boulevard to Broadbeach and Southport. Buses connect to Coolangatta Airport. Parking is expensive; you won't need a car.
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