Welcome to Surfers Paradise

No matter what your tastes run to, Surfers Paradise is the heart of the Gold Coast and has something for everyone.

Bathers and surfers have been frequenting the clean white sandy beaches here for over 100 years to frolic in the consistently small swell. Try your hand at surfing, challenge your friends to a game of beach volleyball or relax and take in a movie at the beach cinema*.
If you’ve had enough of the sand and the sun, head into the lively Cavill Mall, with its colourful shopping, cafes and quirky entertainment. Visit the famous Ripley’s Believe It Or Not and the un-nerving Waxworks museum or travel to another world at Infinity, Spacewalker and Timezone.

If you’d prefer to take it down a notch, relax in a beachfront café, enjoying an all day breakfast and the passing parade. Enjoy a game of chess at the outdoor tables, then browse the local galleries featuring work from local and internationally recognised artists.

A foodies paradise, Surfers Paradise offers a massive variety of dining, varying from snack bar takeaways and chic cafes, to exotic restaurants, seafood and steakhouses, to the finest in a-la-carte dining.

Surfers Paradise is well known for it’s nightlife that rages every night, coming to a climax with the spectacular Indy carnival and the annual ‘Schoolies’ influx. A variety of clubs offer different music ranging from live local bands, retro nights, jazz and blues, DJs, dance and techno.

* The beach cinema runs on various dates throughout summer, weather permitting.