Guidebook for Gold Coast
Food Scene
Amazing coconut margaritas and delicious food, as well as great coffee.
The entire menu is half price on Fridays lunch and Dinner!
20 locals recommend
SANDBAR
52 EsplanadeAmazing coconut margaritas and delicious food, as well as great coffee.
The entire menu is half price on Fridays lunch and Dinner!
Miami Marketta
23 Hillcrest ParadeAwesome selection of food. Live music and great atmosphere.
Eagle Heights Hotel has amazing views of the Gold Coast, great food and live music and jumping castle for the kids on Sunday’s
Eagle Heights
Eagle Heights Hotel has amazing views of the Gold Coast, great food and live music and jumping castle for the kids on Sunday’s
Amazing location, amazing views, stunning setting. Highly recommend visiting this place for a meal or just a drink on the balcony overlooking Burleigh beach.
156 locals recommend
Burleigh Pavilion
43 Goodwin TerraceAmazing location, amazing views, stunning setting. Highly recommend visiting this place for a meal or just a drink on the balcony overlooking Burleigh beach.
Stunning location on the water at Burleigh beach. Fabulous seafood and cocktails
176 locals recommend
Rick Shores
43 Goodwin TerraceStunning location on the water at Burleigh beach. Fabulous seafood and cocktails
Drinks & Nightlife
Depending on what you are after you will find all sorts of nightclubs and bars along The Gold Coast Highway which runs parallel to The Esplanade.
Check out the rooftop bar at the Islander, the riverfront bars and restuarants starting from Chevron Island and heading South .
451 locals recommend
Surfers Paradise
Depending on what you are after you will find all sorts of nightclubs and bars along The Gold Coast Highway which runs parallel to The Esplanade.
Check out the rooftop bar at the Islander, the riverfront bars and restuarants starting from Chevron Island and heading South .
Dreamworld
Dreamworld ParkwayCali Beach
21a Elkhorn AvenuePink Flamingo Spiegelclub
Victoria AvenueAmazing cabaret shows, definitely a must do.
Stylish indoor/outdoor bar with a stunning backdrop, right on the water at Burleigh Beach
156 locals recommend
Burleigh Pavilion
43 Goodwin TerraceStylish indoor/outdoor bar with a stunning backdrop, right on the water at Burleigh Beach
Sightseeing
Great for kids/families.
Passes give you access to Movie World and Wet n’ Wild as well as SeaWorld.
699 locals recommend
Sea World
Seaworld DrGreat for kids/families.
Passes give you access to Movie World and Wet n’ Wild as well as SeaWorld.
Great cafes, markets and shops. Also beautiful nature walks and waterfalls. Amazing views from Eagle Heights
564 locals recommend
Tamborine Mountain
Great cafes, markets and shops. Also beautiful nature walks and waterfalls. Amazing views from Eagle Heights
Great for the whole family especially on a hot summers day on the Gold Coast. Tickets include movie world and seaworld as well.
285 locals recommend
Wet 'n' Wild station
Great for the whole family especially on a hot summers day on the Gold Coast. Tickets include movie world and seaworld as well.
SkyPoint Observation Deck
9 Hamilton AveGreat way to see the entire Gold Coast and beyond.
Amazing place to visit for a day trip. Take the barge over as a foot passenger and spend the day snorkelling at the wrecks.
35 locals recommend
Moreton Island
Amazing place to visit for a day trip. Take the barge over as a foot passenger and spend the day snorkelling at the wrecks.
Experience
Family fun, zip lines, tree top challenge, horse riding, mini golf and more
Awesome zip lines and challenging family (harnessed) tree top adventure and challenge courses.
73 locals recommend
Thunderbird Park
Awesome zip lines and challenging family (harnessed) tree top adventure and challenge courses.
Fun for the family. New roller coasters for thrill seekers!
647 locals recommend
Warner Bros. Movie World
Pacific MotorwayFun for the family. New roller coasters for thrill seekers!
Arty place to visit for shows, theatre, art, lots of kids activities, markets on Saturday mornings
396 locals recommend
HOTA, Home of the Arts
135 Bundall RdArty place to visit for shows, theatre, art, lots of kids activities, markets on Saturday mornings
Marina Mirage station
Whale watching boats leave from Marina mirage
Shopping
Great outlet shopping centre.
They sometimes offer free shuttle buses from Surfers Paradise during big sales.
445 locals recommend
Harbour Town Premium Outlets
147-189 Brisbane RdGreat outlet shopping centre.
They sometimes offer free shuttle buses from Surfers Paradise during big sales.
Traveler advice
Getting around
G Link Tram 🚃
Go to ridetheg.com.au
Ways to save
Discount books and brochures for tourists on reception level
Look through the free brochures and use the discounts