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Things to do

Surf, walks, wildlife and nights out. We've skipped the theme parks.

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SouthCoolangatta to Burleigh Heads

Currumbin · Surf school · $$

Currumbin Alley Surf School

Family-run since the early '90s, this surf school teaches at Currumbin Alley, a sheltered, learner-friendly break where the creek meets the sea. Ninety-minute group lessons include soft boards and wetsuits; the coaches are patient and the vibe is ego-free.

Local tip Arrive 15 minutes early to park, and bring swimmers, a towel and sunscreen. Kids' groups start at age five.
Meet at
Currumbin Alley car park, Pacific Parade, Currumbin QLD 4223 (look for the surf school truck)
Good for
Outdoors, families, first-timers

Coolangatta · Coastal walk · Free

Kirra to Point Danger walk

A 5km return path past the world-famous surf breaks of Kirra, Greenmount, Rainbow Bay and Snapper Rocks, then up to Point Danger on the NSW border, where summer daylight saving means two time zones.

Local tip Start early at Kirra Hill Lookout and finish at Point Danger, home of the Captain Cook Memorial and Lighthouse. Look for humpbacks from June to November.
Start
Kirra Hill Lookout, 6 McLean Street, Coolangatta QLD 4225
Good for
Outdoors, families, views

Burleigh Heads · Aboriginal cultural tour · $$

Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre

The Gold Coast's only dedicated Aboriginal cultural centre is owned and run by the local Aboriginal community. On the two-hour Walkabout, guides share Dreaming stories and bush tucker knowledge on the rainforest track around Jellurgal (Burleigh Headland).

Local tip Walkabouts run on selected weekdays, so book ahead. The free art gallery is worth a browse.
Address
1711 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Good for
Culture, families

West Burleigh · Wildlife park · $

David Fleay Wildlife Park

Run by Queensland's park rangers, this low-key wildlife park champions rare natives: platypus, koalas and the bridled nailtail wallaby, once thought extinct. Boardwalks wind through wetland, and ranger-led shows run daily.

Local tip Open 9am–4pm daily. Book online and plan your loop around the ranger show times.
Address
Corner of West Burleigh Road and Loman Lane, West Burleigh QLD 4219
Good for
Families, wildlife
The long bar and stools at Paloma Wine Bar
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Burleigh Heads · Wine bar · $$

Paloma Wine Bar

Burleigh's go-to neighbourhood wine bar pours a constantly rotating list of minimal-intervention and natural wines, with European-inspired plates to match. Perfect for a post-swim glass or a long, chatty evening.

Local tip Walk-ins only, Wednesday to Sunday from 4pm. Arrive early on weekends to get a seat.
Address
1/12 James Street, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Good for
Nights out, a quiet drink

Burleigh Heads · Patrolled beach · Free

Burleigh Heads Beach

Beach day or picnic, grab a spot on the grass and watch the surf roll in, then wander to Burleigh Pavilion for sunset drinks with front-row ocean views.

Local tip Lifeguards patrol 8am–5pm every day, all year. Park at Justins Park; the headland point break is for experienced surfers only.
Where
Justins Park, The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Good for
Swimming, picnics, families
The boardwalk under pandanus trees on the Burleigh headland walk
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Burleigh Heads · Coastal walk · Free

Burleigh Headland walk

The 1.2km Oceanview track rounds the headland past basalt columns, from Goodwin Terrace to Tallebudgera Creek.

Local tip Look for whales in winter and spring. Walk in daylight only, and check park alerts first: rockfalls can close the track after storms.
Start
Goodwin Terrace car park, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Good for
Walking, views, families

Currumbin · Patrolled beach · Free

Currumbin Beach

Climb Elephant Rock for coastal views, swim at the patrolled surf beach, or paddle in the calm water where Currumbin Creek meets the sea.

Local tip Lifeguards patrol 8am–5pm every day, all year. The surf can be bigger here than at neighbouring beaches, so swim between the flags.
Where
Currumbin Beach Vikings Surf Life Saving Club, 741 Pacific Parade, Currumbin QLD 4223
Good for
Swimming, families, views

Kirra · Surf beach · Free

Kirra Beach

Famous among surfers for the barrels off Kirra Point, with views up the coast to the Surfers skyline. Swim at the patrolled stretch, then grab lunch on Musgrave Street.

Local tip Lifeguards patrol 8am–5pm every day, all year, by the Kirra surf club. Explore the rock pools at low tide.
Where
Kirra Surf Life Saving Club, Marine Parade, Kirra QLD 4225
Good for
Swimming, watching the surf

Coolangatta · Patrolled beaches · Free

Coolangatta & Greenmount

Side-by-side surf beaches between Kirra and Rainbow Bay, all within walking distance, with grassy parks, barbecues and the cafés of Marine Parade.

Local tip Swim between the flags (lifeguards 8am–5pm every day). The beach faces north, so the surf is gentler and suits beginners.
Where
Queen Elizabeth Park, Marine Parade, Coolangatta QLD 4225
Good for
Swimming, families

Coolangatta · Sheltered beach · Free

Rainbow Bay

A sheltered, north-facing bay at the southern end of the coast, with gentle waves and views back up to Surfers Paradise. The surf club sits right on the sand.

Local tip Lifeguards patrol 8am–5pm every day, all year. Parking near the surf club is limited, so try the nearby streets.
Where
Snapper Rocks Road, Coolangatta QLD 4225 (by Rainbow Bay Surf Club)
Good for
Calm swimming, families

Coolangatta · Surf break & lookout · Free

Snapper Rocks

A world-famous point break at the start of the Superbank, where pro surfers compete. Watch from the rocks, then swim at sheltered Rainbow Bay next door.

Local tip The rocks are not patrolled, and the break is for experienced surfers only. Apex Park, above, has the best view.
Where
Apex Park, Snapper Rocks Road, Coolangatta QLD 4225
Good for
Watching the surf, views

Currumbin · Wildlife sanctuary · $$

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Set in 27 hectares of rainforest, this not-for-profit sanctuary lets you feed kangaroos and watch vets at work in its wildlife hospital.

Local tip Open daily 9am–4pm (last entry 3.30pm). Free wild lorikeet feeding is at 8am and 4pm. Buy tickets online.
Address
28 Tomewin Street, Currumbin QLD 4223
Phone
07 5534 1266
Good for
Families, wildlife
The indoor pickleball courts and bar at House of Pickle, Currumbin
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Currumbin Waters · Indoor pickleball · $

House of Pickle

Indoor pickleball on three courts, plus a padel court, café and bar.

Local tip Drop into open play or a first-timers session, and hire a paddle at the desk. Open daily 7am–10pm; book a court online.
Address
21 Wheeler Crescent, Currumbin Waters QLD 4223
Phone
1300 870 503
Good for
Families, staying active

Burleigh Heads · Pottery studio · $$

Dirty Hands Pottery

Beginner wheel-throwing and hand-building classes, or drop in to paint a ready-made piece, fired and ready to collect in one to two weeks.

Local tip Hand-building classes are BYO drinks. Classes are for ages 15 and up; book a session online.
Address
Shop 5, 79 West Burleigh Road, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Phone
0499 352 553
Good for
Something creative, rainy days

Burleigh Heads · Wine shop & bar · $$

Flor Wine & Grocer

A wine shop with drink-in service: choose any bottle from the shelves to open in-store, with a short by-the-glass list, and cheese and olives for a DIY grazing plate.

Local tip Open daily from 10am.
Address
Shop 5, 3 Park Avenue, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Good for
Nights out, a quiet glass
Timber tables under lanterns and umbrellas with the ocean behind, at Burleigh Pavilion
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Burleigh Heads · Beach bar · $$

Burleigh Pavilion

On the beachfront with views to the Surfers Paradise skyline, this casual beach bar is made for sunset drinks, with share plates, cocktails and DJs in the lifeguard-tower booth.

Local tip The bar now goes by The Pav. Open daily from noon; book a table online for sunset.
Address
3a/43 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Phone
07 5240 9869
Good for
Sunset drinks, groups

Burleigh Heads · Australiana cocktail bar · $$

Rosella's

A tiny Australiana bar pouring cocktails made with native ingredients like Davidson plum and finger lime, plus Australian wine.

Local tip Walk-ins only, from 4pm on weekdays and 2pm at weekends.
Address
1734 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Phone
07 5633 5905
Good for
Nights out, cocktails
The yellow-tiled front of Apres Surf
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Burleigh Heads · Neighbourhood bar · $

Apres Surf

An affordable neighbourhood bar for burgers, fried chicken and truffle fries, with DJs and dancing at weekends and free comedy on Thursdays.

Local tip Open from 5pm; closed Tuesdays. Book online for groups.
Address
Shop 1, 1837 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Phone
07 5518 4866
Good for
Nights out, groups

Currumbin Waters · Gin distillery bar · $$

Burly Bar

The cellar-door bar of Burleigh distillery Burly mixes martinis, negronis and spritzes from its own gins. Pair one with the kingfish ceviche.

Local tip Open from 4pm Tuesday to Friday and from noon on Saturdays. Lobby café is in the same precinct, The Warehouses.
Address
3/60 Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin Waters QLD 4223
Phone
0411 788 097
Good for
Nights out, cocktails

CentralMiami, Broadbeach and Robina

Miami · Street-food market · $

Miami Marketta

A Gold Coast institution since 2012: international street-food stalls, four bars and free live music, all undercover with seating for 1,200. Loud in the best way, and the easiest group dinner on the coast.

Local tip Wednesday to Saturday from 5pm; free entry. Arrive early on Fridays and Saturdays for a table. Groups of eight or more can book.
Address
23 Hillcrest Parade, Miami QLD 4220
Good for
Nights out, groups, families
A red velvet booth beneath bookshelves at The Roosevelt Lounge
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Broadbeach · Cocktail lounge · $$$

The Roosevelt Lounge

Step into 1920s glamour: chesterfields, red velvet booths and crystal chandeliers, with theatrical cocktails mixed at your table and fine French Champagne. Live music, and an air of calm away from Broadbeach's bustle.

Local tip Thursday to Saturday from 5pm. Smart-formal dress code: no shorts, thongs, activewear or hats, and no visible face or neck tattoos.
Address
75 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218
Good for
Nights out, cocktails
The Event Cinemas entrance at Pacific Fair
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Broadbeach · Cinema with IMAX · $

Event Cinemas Pacific Fair

Pacific Fair's 11-screen cinema has the coast's IMAX with Laser (230 seats), three Gold Class cinemas where you recline and order food to your seat, and a 4DX motion-seat cinema.

Local tip Book IMAX and Gold Class ahead, as they sell out. Tuesdays are half price for Cinebuzz members, and it's a two-minute walk from the Broadbeach South tram stop.
Address
Level 1, Pacific Fair, Hooker Boulevard, Broadbeach QLD 4218
Good for
Blockbusters, date night, families
The red-lit foyer and escalator at Event Cinemas Robina
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Robina · Cinema with ScreenX · $

Event Cinemas Robina

Home of Australia's first ScreenX, where the picture wraps across three walls, plus a Vmax auditorium and three Gold Class cinemas.

Local tip Save ScreenX for the big action releases. Park free in the red car park, entering at Level 2 from Robina Town Centre Drive.
Address
Robina Town Centre, cnr Collyer Quays & Lido Promenade, Robina QLD 4226
Good for
Blockbusters, families

Broadbeach · Patrolled beach · Free

Broadbeach

A great family option: patrolled sand at Kurrawa Beach, grassy picnic spots in Kurrawa Park, and the cafés of Broadbeach a short walk away.

Local tip Lifeguards patrol 8am–5pm every day, all year. Pratten Park next door has an all-abilities playground.
Where
Kurrawa Park, 155 Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach QLD 4218
Good for
Swimming, families, picnics

Mermaid Beach · Quiet beach · Free

Mermaid Beach

Quieter than its neighbours, with wide sand backed by the beachfront homes of Hedges Avenue. A good pick for a long walk or a swim between the flags.

Local tip Lifeguards patrol 8am–5pm every day at Montana Avenue, by the surf club. Keep off the steep sand banks, which can collapse.
Where
Montana Avenue, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218 (by the surf club)
Good for
Long walks, swimming

Nobby Beach · Patrolled beach · Free

Nobby Beach

Tucked beside Nobby's headland, with the cafés, bars and restaurants of the Nobby Beach strip just across the highway.

Local tip Lifeguards patrol 8am–5pm every day, all year. Parking by the surf club is limited, so try the side streets.
Where
Nobby's Beach Surf Life Saving Club, 25 Albatross Avenue, Nobby Beach QLD 4218
Good for
Swimming, families

Miami · Beach & headland lookout · Free

Miami North

A relaxed local stretch running north from the Miami headland. Climb the headland at Mick Schamburg Park for sunrise or sunset views along the coast.

Local tip Take the rainbow Miami stairs up from the beach; one of the lookouts has a telescope. Lifeguards patrol 8am–5pm every day, all year.
Where
Mick Schamburg Park, Kelly Avenue, Miami QLD 4220
Good for
Sunrise, views

Broadbeach · Social beach volleyball · $

Social Beach Volleyball

Community social games on the sand at Broadbeach every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. An easy way to stay active and meet locals.

Local tip Games start from 3.30pm on Wednesdays and 9am at weekends, in front of Kurrawa Surf Club; it is about $15 a person, paid on arrival. Check Instagram for this week's times.
Where
Kurrawa Beach, Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach QLD 4218
Good for
Staying active, meeting locals
The Burleigh Golf Club course from the air
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Miami · Golf course & driving range · $$$

Burleigh Golf Club

An 18-hole championship course that welcomes visitors with an official handicap. Anyone can use the driving range.

Local tip Book through the pro shop, by phone or email, up to four days ahead; collared shirts only. Visitor green fees start at about $110 for 18 holes.
Address
Corner of Hillcrest Parade and Bardon Avenue, Miami QLD 4220
Phone
07 5572 8266
Good for
Golfers, the driving range
The bowling green and clubhouse at Club Mermaid at dusk
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Mermaid Beach & Burleigh Heads · Barefoot bowls · $

Barefoot Bowls

Bowls on the green with a drink in hand: a classic, laid-back Aussie afternoon. Mermaid Beach and Burleigh Heads both have bowls clubs.

Local tip Bookings are essential. Club Mermaid (the Mermaid Beach Bowls Club) runs barefoot bowls daily; Burleigh Heads Bowls Club runs it Tuesday to Saturday from 5pm and on Sundays from noon.
Where
Club Mermaid, 2418 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218 · Burleigh Heads Bowls Club, Connor Street, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Good for
A laid-back afternoon, groups

Broadbeach · Dinner & cabaret show · $$$

Dracula's Cabaret

Ride a ghost train into the bar, then settle in for three courses and a dark cabaret of aerial acts, live rock, comedy and puppetry.

Local tip Rated 15+. Shows run Tuesday to Saturday and often sell out, so book ahead.
Address
1 Hooker Boulevard, Broadbeach QLD 4218
Phone
07 5563 4900
Good for
Nights out, groups

Mermaid Beach · Wine store · $$

Somm Wine Store

A husband-and-wife team hunt down rare wines from small producers, from pet nats to Barolo, and taste every bottle they stock.

Local tip Ask about tastings; they are announced in the newsletter.
Address
2245 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218
Phone
07 5647 6057
Good for
Wine lovers, gifts
Tables outside Bine Bar & Dining at dusk
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Nobby Beach · Craft beer bar · $$

Bine Bar & Dining

A laid-back craft beer bar with eight rotating taps of local and international brews. Settle in for after-work drinks, the weekly specials or the live sport.

Local tip Open from 3pm on weekdays and noon at weekends. Walk in with fewer than six; larger groups message ahead on Instagram.
Address
1/28 Chairlift Avenue, Nobby Beach QLD 4218
Phone
07 5527 7412
Good for
Nights out, the footy

Miami · Craft brewery · $$

Padre Brewing Co.

A retro-styled craft brewery with a breezy beer garden, pouring about a dozen house beers from crisp lagers to hazy IPAs. Pair one with birria tacos or a pretzel.

Local tip Open from 4pm Monday to Thursday and from noon Friday to Sunday. Book online for groups.
Address
9 Ozone Parade, Miami QLD 4220
Phone
0402 127 418
Good for
Nights out, groups

NorthSurfers Paradise to Biggera Waters

Surfers Paradise · Gallery, cinema & outdoor stage · Free

HOTA, Home of the Arts

The coast's cultural heart: Australia's largest public gallery outside a capital city, free to enter, plus theatres, a two-screen cinema for arthouse and festival films, parklands and an outdoor stage that pulls big-name gigs. End with sunset drinks at the gallery's rooftop bar.

Local tip Check the events page for Outdoor Stage gigs and cinema sessions (Tuesdays are discount day). The free Children's Gallery is a winner on a rainy day.
Address
135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Good for
Culture, families, rainy days
A humpback whale breaching beside a Kokomo boat
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Main Beach · Whale watching · $$$

Kokomo Cruises whale watching

Humpbacks cruise past the coast from June to late October. Kokomo's fast, limited-seat boat sits low for eye-level views and carries an underwater camera. No whales? You sail again free.

Local tip Cruises leave at 8:30am and 11:30am, plus 2:30pm on weekends. Pack a jacket and seasickness tablets.
Address
Marina Mirage, 74 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach QLD 4217
Good for
Families, wildlife

Biggera Waters · Kayak & snorkel tour · $$$

Seaway Kayaking Tours

Paddle the calm Broadwater to Wave Break Island, then snorkel sheltered water among rays and reef fish while watching for dolphins. Guided 2.5-hour tours include gear, snacks and photos.

Local tip Ages four and up. Wear water shoes and bring a towel; wetsuits and hot drinks are supplied June to September.
Meet at
Beach side of Marine Parade, between Nos 462 and 482, Biggera Waters QLD 4216
Good for
Outdoors, families
Broadwater Parklands along the water, with the Southport skyline, from the air
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Southport · Waterfront park · Free

Broadwater Parklands

The Broadwater's sprawling waterfront park has a big adventure playground (a four-level spiral tower, rope tunnels and enclosed slides), plus a water-and-sand play zone for toddlers, calm-water swimming and barbecues, all free.

Local tip Pack swimmers and a towel for the water play. The G:link tram stops right by the park.
Address
Marine Parade, Southport QLD 4215 (Broadwater Parklands tram stop)
Good for
Families, picnics
Diners on the rooftop at Mr P.P.'s in Southport
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Southport · Deli & rooftop bar · $$

Mr P.P.'s Deli & Rooftop

A multi-level Southport hideaway: a deli and laneway downstairs and a rooftop up top with sunset views over the city. Pizza, pasta and cheese boards, easy drinks and live music on Sundays.

Local tip Book ahead for groups (time limits apply), then ride the G:link tram home.
Address
43 Nerang Street, Southport QLD 4215
Good for
Nights out, groups
The Reading Cinemas sunburst sign at Harbour Town
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Biggera Waters · Cinema · $

Reading Cinemas Harbour Town

Billed as the Gold Coast's largest multiplex, with a TITAN LUXE screen (leather recliners, a giant screen and Dolby Atmos), Gold Lounge cinemas that bring food to your seat, and a lounge bar.

Local tip Pair a film with outlet shopping at Harbour Town; parking is free and unlimited.
Address
Harbour Town Premium Outlets, 147–189 Brisbane Road, Biggera Waters QLD 4216
Good for
Families, outlet-shopping days

Southport · Boutique cinema · $

Dendy Southport

A boutique cinema in Southport's Queen Street Village showing new releases and preview screenings, plus theatre and opera on screen, Indian cinema and Baby Daze sessions for parents.

Local tip It's a Gold Coast Film Festival venue. Check the website for previews and one-off events.
Address
Queen Street Village, 129 Queen Street, Southport QLD 4215
Good for
Previews, date night

Main Beach · Patrolled beach · Free

Main Beach

A long patrolled beach a short stroll from the cafés of Tedder Avenue. Walk north along the Federation Walk through the coastal bushland of The Spit.

Local tip Lifeguards patrol 8am–5pm every day, all year. Federation Walk starts at the fig tree in the car park opposite Sea World.
Where
Southport Surf Life Saving Club, Macarthur Parade, Main Beach QLD 4217
Good for
Swimming, walking

Main Beach · Floating beach club · $$$

La Luna Beach Club

Billed as Australia's first floating beach club, this Broadwater pontoon has a pool, daybeds and cabanas.

Local tip Open Wednesday to Sunday from noon. Book a daybed, a cabana or a poolside table at MĀRE, for Mediterranean-inspired seafood, online.
Address
Marina Mirage, 74 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach QLD 4217
Phone
07 5620 0223
Good for
A day by the pool, groups
A family at the floor-to-ceiling windows of the SkyPoint observation deck
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Surfers Paradise · Observation deck · $

SkyPoint Observation Deck

Ride the lift to level 77 of Q1 for 360-degree views from the hinterland to the NSW border, with a bistro bar up top.

Local tip Open daily 7.30am–9pm (last entry 8.30pm). The deck sometimes closes early for private events, so check before you go.
Address
Level 77, Q1, 9 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Phone
07 5582 2700
Good for
Views, families

Surfers Paradise · Museum of oddities · $$

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Look for the giant blue-ringed octopus on the roof. Inside are 15 themed galleries of genuine oddities, a mirror maze and a 7D theatre.

Local tip Open daily from 9am until late. Combo tickets cover the galleries, the mirror maze and the 7D theatre.
Address
Soul Boardwalk, Cavill Mall, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Phone
07 5592 0040
Good for
Families, rainy days
Visitors in Infinity's room of coloured lights
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Surfers Paradise · Light & illusion maze · $

Infinity

A 30-minute walk-through maze of light, sound and illusion across 20 sensory rooms, explored at your own pace.

Local tip Open daily until 10pm, so it suits a post-wrap outing. Book online.
Address
Chevron Renaissance Centre, corner of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Elkhorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Phone
07 5526 8935
Good for
Families, late nights

Surfers Paradise · Escape rooms & bar · $$

Padlock'd Escape Rooms & Bar

Crack the codes in 60 minutes in rooms like The Museum Heist and The Carnival, then regroup at the licensed bar for themed cocktails and a game of pool.

Local tip Book a room online. Padlock'd has three venues in Surfers, so check which one you've booked.
Address
3177 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Phone
07 5551 5955
Good for
Groups, nights out

Oxenford · Dinner show · $$$

Outback Spectacular

Stockmen, horses and cattle bring the bush to life in Heartland, the Australian Outback Spectacular's dinner show with a three-course Aussie meal.

Local tip Evening shows start at 7.30pm, and doors open 75 minutes earlier. Ask Production about discounted tickets.
Address
Entertainment Road, Oxenford QLD 4210
Phone
133 386
Good for
Families, a big night out
A player swinging in a Topgolf bay while friends cheer
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Oxenford · Driving range & bar · $$

Topgolf Gold Coast

Three floors of all-weather hitting bays with ball-tracking games, a rooftop terrace, and food and drinks brought to your bay.

Local tip Clubs are free to borrow; book a bay online. Open from 11.30am on weekdays and 10am at weekends.
Address
Corner of Roadshow Way and Entertainment Road, Oxenford QLD 4210
Phone
1300 008 442
Good for
Groups, families

HinterlandCurrumbin Valley, a short drive inland

Currumbin Valley · Rainforest walk · Free

Cougal Cascades

An easy 1.5km rainforest track in Springbrook National Park, following Currumbin Creek as it spills down a chain of cascades and clear pools. Cool, green and wonderfully quiet: the hinterland in miniature.

Local tip Go early on weekends: parking is tight, and phone reception drops out before you arrive.
Start
Cougal Cascades car park, Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin Valley QLD 4223
Good for
Outdoors, families

Currumbin Valley · Swimming hole · Free

Currumbin Rock Pools

Natural creek pools with shallow sections for children, shady picnic spots and a café across the road.

Local tip Never jump or dive from the rocks, and stay out of the water after heavy rain.
Where
Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin Valley QLD 4223 (opposite the café at No. 1206)
Good for
Swimming, families, picnics

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