It’s a bus, it’s a duck, it’s a boat, noooo, it’s Quack’r Duck! Jump on board and take in the sights of Surfers Paradise before heading to the boat ramp and seamlessly gliding into the Gold Coast Broadwater for a boat cruise tour of the beautiful Nerang River. The Gold Coast Quack’rDuck tour runs 7 days a week and departs… Read more →
Attractions & Things to Do in Surfers Paradise
Wyndham Cruises
Wyndham Cruises offers a wide range of cruise options including daily morning cruises, lunch cruises, afternoon cruises and dinner cruises as well as the ability to cater to special events or private boat charters and Christmas Party Cruises. Wyndham Cruises Location Map More things to do by location Arundel Benowa Biggera Waters Broadbeach Burleigh Heads Canungra Carrara Clear Island Waters Coolangatta Coomera Currumbin… Read more →
Surfers Paradise Beach
The Surfers Paradise Beach is perhaps the icon of the Gold Coast and even Australia’s #1 tourist beach. This section of the beach stretches from the end of Narrowneck Beach at around the Ocean Avenue area in the north through to around Markwell Avenue at its southern end where it becomes Northcliffe Beach. The beach is superb for early morning… Read more →
Ripleys Believe It Or Not! Odditorium
Ripleys Believe It Or Not! Odditorium located in the heart of Surfers Paradise offers 15 individually themed galleries of unbelievable artifacts and interactive exhibits spread across almost 9,000 square feet to explore. Illuminating the lives of unusual but real characters along with amazing stories of history, magic, mystery, incredible illusions, fun interactive games, and more. Tickets for Ripleys Believe… Read more →
Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre
Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre is a major shopping area in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Here you can find Starbucks, Crust gourmet pizza, edota spa, Infinity Attraction, Max Brenner Chocolate, a large Coles supermarket and much more. Getting to Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre ViaG:Link: 100 metres walk from Cavill Avenue station Via Car: enjoy the only 2 hours free parking… Read more →
SkyPoint Observation Deck
SkyPoint is an observation deck located 230 meters off the ground at the top of the Q1 building in Surfers Paradise. It offers quite spectacular 360-degree views from its large floor to ceiling windows. Plus there is also a bistro and bar making it a great spot for families and couples. If you are feeling adventurous you may even… Read more →
SkyPoint Climb
SkyPoint Climb is located atop the 270m tall Q1 at Surfers Paradise offering Australia’s highest external building climb with a view of the Gold Coast like no other. The journey lasts 90 minutes and bookings are essential. SkyPoint Climb Tickets Tickets start at $75 and up for packages offering sunrise and twilight climbs, climb and dine packages and more.… Read more →
Wax Museum
The Wax Museum is one of the longest lasting attractions on the Surfers Paradise scene. Established in 1968. Inside you’ll find numerous wax celebrities, themed dioramas, and much more. Gold Coast Wax Museum Tickets Adult – $32 Child – $25 Concession/Students – $30 Family (2 adults and 2 children) – $96 Discounts available for larger groups of 5… Read more →
Paradise Centre
Paradise Centre located right in the heart of Surfers Paradise features over 90 stores and eateries and includes the famous Hard Rock Cafe, a Woolworths supermarket, the largest indoor entertainment center, Timezone, and much more. Getting to the Paradise Centre Via Car: Undercover parking is available off Hanlan Street. Via G:Link: take the tram to Cavill Avenue station and walk… Read more →
Timezone Indoor Family Entertainment Centre
Timezone has two locations, in Surfers Paradise and Coolangatta. Timezone at Surfers Paradise is the largest Indoor Family Entertainment Centre in Australia covering an area of 5000 square meters offering laser skirmish, bumper cars, mini-golf, typhoon simulator, Dark Escape 4D, ten-pin bowling, state of the art racing games, shooting, bowling, and basketball games plus over 300 other games. Timezone at Coolangatta… Read more →
iFLY Indoor Skydiving
Indoor skydiving is a simulator utilizing a giant glass tunnel and a column of air that lifts you up allowing you to float effortlessly. Every indoor skydiving flight is equivalent to the free fall of an outdoor skydive from 14,000 feet! For 50 seconds you will be flying in the air and experience what free fall skydiving is really like! … Read more →
Aquis Park – The Gold Coast Turf Club
Aquis Park and the Gold Coast Turf Club is home to regular horse races and several major Australian horse racing events including the Magic Millions Raceday held in January each year as part of the Magic Millions Carnival & Yearling Sale. Members and the public have the choice of over a dozen separate bars, restaurants, cafes, and bistros. … Read more →
Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets
Taking position on the Surfers Paradise beachfront every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evening the Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets features over 100 stalls offering all kinds of things ranging from local craft and produce through to curios and knick-knacks that you may not see elsewhere. Getting to Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets Via G:Link: take the tram to Cavill Avenue… Read more →
Gold Coast and Hinterland Historical Society
The Gold Coast and Hinterland Historical Society Museum is located in Surfers Paradise and opens every Sunday from 10am-3pm and Entry is just $5 (children 10 and under are free). The grounds include rare remnant coastal vegetation, Heritage listed trees, a reproduction early settlers cottage, pioneers’ graves and several buildings housing collections of great historical significance. There are aboriginal… Read more →
Holey Moley Golf Club Surfers Paradise
Holey Moley Golf Club Surfers Paradise is mini golf with a bar plus karaoke all located at Circle on Cavill. Ticket prices start at $15 per person for 9 holes of mini golf and $80 per room for karaoke. Getting to Holey Moley Golf Club Via G:Link: take the tram to Cavil Avenue Station and walk 250m. Via bus:… Read more →
Strike Bowling Bar Surfers Paradise
Strike Bowling Bar located in Surfers Paradise offers a modern version of your favorite bowling alley. Features of 10 bowling lanes 15 person karaoke room cocktail bar and a pizza menu 2 brand new escape rooms pool tables Entry prices for bowling start at $16, for the 15 person karaoke room its $50, and escape rooms from $39 per person.… Read more →
McIntosh Island Park
McIntosh Island Park is an oasis in the heart of Surfers Paradise. It’s tall trees shelter it from the surrounding hi-rises and there are loads well manicured of green-space and even a sandy beach spot by the river. There is also a coin operated BBQ and kids playground. Getting to McIntosh Island Park Via G:Link – take the tram… Read more →
Sling Shot and Vomatron Fun Park
Sling Shot and Vomatron Fun Park is located in the heart of Surfers Paradise offering two popular thrill rides that will push your senses to the limit. There is also mini-golf and a bungee trampoline here too. The Vomatron ride hits a staggering 4G and 120 km/h, and it that’s not enough, try the Sling Shot for 6G and 160km/h! … Read more →
Infinity Attraction
Infinity is designed to challenge your senses through a maze-like environment coupled with laser lighting and sound effects. Most people get through in 25-35 mins and for some, the effects can really challenge the senses but be sure its 100% safe. It has several zones inc. The Cyclotron – Propel yourself through a powerful time warp Electron Maze – Laser… Read more →
HOTA – Home of the Arts
HOTA – In the tropical parklands with the Surfers Paradise skyline as the backdrop, HOTA Home of the Arts is a contemporary cultural precinct where art meets life. It was formerly known as The Arts Centre Gold Coast and Gold Coast Arts Centre. HOTA is also home to the Gold Coast City Art Gallery. Hota and its amphitheater are also a part of the Evendale Cultural… Read more →