Known for its long strip of golden beach, Surfers Paradise offers a wide range of entertainment.
One of Queensland’s most popular seaside resorts, Surfers Paradise lies along the Gold Coast and is a beautiful city to visit. Surfers Paradise is filled with entertainment and has much to offer. Whether you enjoy nightlife, strolling along a beach, or visiting markets, Surfers Paradise caters to all.
Things to do
– Surfers Paradise Beach
This beach is the hallmark of Surfers Paradise as a popular destination. Surfers Paradise Beach is one of the most pristine beaches in Australia, offering excellent surfing, swimming, and running spots.
– Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets
Spend an afternoon exploring the Beachfront Markets, held on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Established in 1995, these markets showcase handmade wares, fresh produce, Australian goods, and more.
– Clubbing
For those who are addicted to the nightlife, Surfers Paradise offers its share of clubs. Some of the best clubs to visit on Friday or Saturday nights include The Bedroom Nightclub, elsewhere, and Cocktails Nightclub. Located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, these clubs feature DJs, a wide selection of drinks, and large dance floors.
– Shopping
Surfers Paradise offers excellent shopping venues where you can spend hours exploring various shops. Popular shopping destinations include Circle on Cavill Shopping Centre, Chevron Renaissance, and Paradise Centre.
– Gaming entertainment
Surfers Paradise boasts a variety of gaming entertainment venues such as escape rooms, Timezone, VR experiences, and more. These venues are ideal for families and offer arcade games, mini golf, and bowling options.
– Whale watching
From Surfers Paradise, you can experience close encounters with some of the world’s largest mammals. Between June and September, humpback whales migrate along the coast. With approximately 35,000 humpbacks making this journey, the chances of spotting them are high. You can take whale watching tours to get closer to the whales or use binoculars to observe them from a distance.
– Live music
Live music can be found throughout Surfers Paradise. Visit local pubs and bars or check online for upcoming performances by talented artists and bands. Additionally, the city hosts music festivals throughout the year featuring renowned acts.
Surfers Paradise is perfect for families and solo travellers. Visitors typically stay for a few days to a week to fully experience all that Surfers Paradise has to offer.
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Cameron Ward turned his travel passion into a thriving Australian tourism business. Before he co-founded his own business, Sightseeing Tours Australia, he was enjoying being a Melbourne tour guide. Even now, Cameron delights in helping visitors from all around the world get the most out of their incredible Australian trip. You’ll see Cameron leading tours or writing about his favourite Australian places where he shares his local insights.