Surfers Paradise is a hugely popular holiday destination for locals and international tourists of all ages, particularly young people. There are beautiful white sandy beaches for swimming and surfing, lots of great shops, eateries and entertainment venues and plenty of nearby tourist attractions. Pay a visit to the fascinating Ripleys Believe It Or Not Museum or spend a whole day at Sea World or Dreamworld. Some adventurous activities to try are the Bungee Rocket, the Flycoaster, Cable Ski World or indoor clay pigeon shooting. For quieter activities visit Frozen World and the Gold Coast City Art Gallery.

The annual Indy 300 car race is held in the streets of Surfers Paradise every October. There are a number of golf courses within a short distance, as well as mini-golf and beach volleyball. Beachfront markets are held every Friday night along the Esplanade and specialise in arts and crafts, jewellery, clothes and food.

The newest attraction at Surfers Paradise is the Q1 Tower, the world's tallest residential tower. For a small fee you can take a speed lift to the observation deck for magnificent views of the Gold Coast and hinterland. Accommodation choices range from 5 star luxury hotels to backpacker budget hostels.

Location
Surfers Paradise is 83 km from Brisbane on the Gold Coast, between Southport and Broadbeach.

Activities
Surfers Paradise offers a huge range of holiday activities - theme parks, water sports, adventure activities, golf, galleries, arts and crafts, great restaurants and shopping, the Indy and the Q1 Tower.