Why go
- Suburb of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
- Served by Southport Airport (SHQ).
History
Surfers Paradise is a central suburb of the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Surfers Paradise had a population of 26,412 people.
Where to stay
1 Casino Dr, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia · star.com.au
2633 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia · belairbroadbeach.com.au
2 Como Cres, Southport QLD 4215, Australia · meritonsuites.com.au
12 Philip Ave, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia · ultiqasignature.com.au
Indoor
38 Old Burleigh Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia · langhamhotels.com
3282 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia · mazegoldcoast.com
32 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia · neptuneresortbroadbeach.com.au
4-12 Old Burleigh Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia · surfersaquarius.com.au
3128 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia · theislandgoldcoast.com.au
89-91 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia · thewaveresort.com.au
45 Broadbeach Blvd, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia · boulevardtowers.com.au
2685 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia · all.accor.com
2807 Gold Coast Hwy, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia · crowneplazasurfersparadise.com.au
81 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia · sofitel.accor.com
157 Old Burleigh Rd, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia · southpacificplaza.com
2346 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218, Australia · turtlebeach.com.au
31 Hamilton Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia · ihg.com
59 Meron St, Southport QLD 4215, Australia · trypsouthportgoldcoast.com.au
86 Esplanade, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia · meritonsuites.com.au
40-44 Ventura Rd, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218, Australia · mermaidparkview.com.au
22 White St, Southport QLD 4215, Australia · woodroffehotel.com.au
28 Hamilton Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia · breezeinngoldcoast.mydirectstay.com
2371 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218, Australia · camdenmotorinn.com.au
2837 Gold Coast Hwy, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia · maxmeeresort.com.au
1 Paradise Island, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia · paradiseislandresort.com.au
52 Esplanade, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia · chateaubeachside.com.au
14 Elizabeth Ave, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia · koko-broadbeach.com.au
7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia · qthotels.com
71 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217, Australia · marriott.com
6 Orchid Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia · hilton.com
42-46 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia · broadbeachsavannah.com.au
2591 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia · brownsbroadbeach.com.au
40 Peninsular Dr, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia · backpackersinparadise.com
Corner Markeri St & Sunshine, QLD 4218, Australia
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125 Albatross Ave, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218, Australia · mermaidbeachapartments.com.au
15 Victoria Ave, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia · vsapartments.com.au
2 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Restaurants & places to go
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 11:00-23:00; Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · dominos.com.au
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 34 Ferry Road, 4215 · hungryjacks.com.au
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 41 Ferry Road, 4215 · kfc.com.au
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su-Th 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 78-80 Ferry Road, 4215 · tacobell.com.au
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 04:30-19:00; Sa-Su 05:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · zarraffas.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · machimachi.com.au
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00 · 90 Surf Parade · urbanfishmarket.com.au
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 201 Ferry Road, 4215 · subway.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream · baskinrobbins.com.au
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th 17:00-21:00; Fr-Su 12:00-21:00 · babymama.com.au
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 17:00-21:00; We-Su 12:00-21:00 · dontgnoccit.com.au
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-01:00 · kolapasi.com.au
French, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-14:00 · lecafegourmand.com.au
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 17:00-22:00 · 55 Brooke Avenue · quan55.com.au
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-21:30 · 2705 Gold Coast Highway · the-peacock-inn-chinese-restaurant.business.site
Salad, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · fishbowl.com.au
Chocolate, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 3240 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, 4217 · maxbrenner.com.au
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 9 Cavill Avenue, 4217 · hogsbreath.com.au
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa-Su off · 2 Tweed Street · tweed-street-corner.business.site
Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00+ Features: vegan options · 74 Sea World Drive · gennarigroup.com.au
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-17:00 · 107 Ferry Road · pearlandash.com.au
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-13:00, 14:00-15:00 · Surf Parade
Homestyle, European, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 300 Olsen Avenue, 4214 · littleroma.com.au
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating · 3240 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, 4217 · yochi.com.au
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · okazu.com.au
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · yoru.com.au
Mexican, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 36 Armrick Avenue, 4218
Noodle, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Bakery, Restaurant · Bakery restaurant
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-14:00 · Robert Street
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 54 Thomas Drive · lemongrassthaionchevron.com
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant · The Esplanade, 4217 · greekstreet.com.au
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · jamroc.com.au
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 58 Thomas Drive, 4217 · tribecanyc.com.au
Bagel, Fast Food · Bagel fast food · 2791 Gold Coast Highway, 4218
German, Restaurant · German restaurant · 3018 shop 2 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, 4217
Kebab, Fast Food · Features: halal · 32 Cavill Avenue, 4217
Tapas, Restaurant · Features: step-free access
Nepalese, Restaurant · Nepalese restaurant · 42 Cavill Avenue, 4217
Turkish, Restaurant · Turkish restaurant
Persian, Restaurant · Persian restaurant
Donut, Cafe · Donut cafe
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant
Brunch, Cake, Cafe · Brunch/Cake cafe
Coffee, Cafe · Coffee cafe
405 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Gold Coast Coolangatta Airport (OOL) 20 km to the centre
Gold Coast, QLD, AU — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 9 airlines (Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Qantas, Air New Zealand…) · direct flights to 13 destinations incl. Sydney, Auckland, Christchurch, Melbourne, Osaka… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Brisbane (90 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 13 direct destinations
- Jetstar Airways JQ (A320, A330-200, A321) · 9 routes: Adelaide, Auckland, Cairns, Christchurch, Melbourne, Newcastle, Osaka, Sydney, Tokyo
- Virgin Australia VA (737-800, A320, Embraer 190) · 6 routes: Adelaide*, Auckland*, Canberra*, Christchurch, Melbourne*, Sydney*
- Qantas QF (A330-200, Embraer 170, 737-800) · 4 routes: Mount Isa*, Osaka*, Sydney, Tokyo*
- Air New Zealand NZ (A320) · 2 routes: Auckland, Christchurch
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (A330-200) · 2 routes: Osaka*, Tokyo*
- Tiger Airways Australia TT (A320) · 2 routes: Melbourne, Sydney
- AirAsia X D7 (330) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Scoot TZ (777-200) · 1 route: Singapore
- Trans Mediterranean Airlines TL (Embraer 170) · 1 route: Mount Isa
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Southport Airport (SHQ) 11 km to the centre
QLD, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Heck Field Airport 28 km to the centre
QLD, AU
Getting there by ferry
Surfers Paradise Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 0.4 km from the centre · RiverCity Ferries
HOTA, Home of the Arts
Ferry terminal · 1.2 km from the centre · Hopo
Marina Mirage
Ferry terminal · 3.8 km from the centre · Hopo
Southport Broadwater Parklands
Ferry terminal · 4.2 km from the centre · Hopo
Sea World
Ferry terminal · 4.6 km from the centre · Hopo
Sea World Cruises/Sea World Whale Watch
Ferry terminal · 4.6 km from the centre · Village Roadshow Theme Parks
Hopo
Ferry route · Hopo
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Southport Airport (SHQ); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Surfers Paradise Ferry Terminal, 0.4 km); routes include Hopo.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter, management · Managed fleet · Sydney-based charter and management.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.