Food Scene
It is my favourite Chinese Restaurant; the food is very tasty and authentic, prices are very reasonable and the staff is friendly. You must try their speciality Peking Duck, which must be ordered a day in advance. But if you haven't done so, you can still try your luck and ask... they do have the odd one available :)
https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Restaurant_Review-g659070-d3979757-Reviews-Peking_Duck_Chinese_Restaurant-Hope_Island_Gold_Coast_Queensland.html
Peking Duck Chinese Restaurant
300 Marine ParadeIt is my favourite Chinese Restaurant; the food is very tasty and authentic, prices are very reasonable and the staff is friendly. You must try their speciality Peking Duck, which must be ordered a day in advance. But if you haven't done so, you can still try your luck and ask... they do have the odd one available :)
https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Restaurant_Review-g659070-d3979757-Reviews-Peking_Duck_Chinese_Restaurant-Hope_Island_Gold_Coast_Queensland.html
Entertainment & Activities
The arch to Surfers Paradise Beach (at the end of Cavill Ave) is a touristy must-do and a selfie must-have. The restaurants and night life in an around Cavill Ave, Orchid St and Hanlan Street offer a wide variety of entertainment for almost everyone.
451 locals recommend
Surfers Paradise
The arch to Surfers Paradise Beach (at the end of Cavill Ave) is a touristy must-do and a selfie must-have. The restaurants and night life in an around Cavill Ave, Orchid St and Hanlan Street offer a wide variety of entertainment for almost everyone.
12 minutes easy drive from our Retreat, Movie World boasts the DC Rivals Hypercoaster touted as the greatest theme park attraction the Southern Hemisphere has ever seen! The tallest, longest and fastest. One of the world's best HyperCoasters!
https://www.hypercoaster.com.au/
381 locals recommend
Movie World station
12 minutes easy drive from our Retreat, Movie World boasts the DC Rivals Hypercoaster touted as the greatest theme park attraction the Southern Hemisphere has ever seen! The tallest, longest and fastest. One of the world's best HyperCoasters!
https://www.hypercoaster.com.au/
Right next to Dream World, 12 minutes easy drive from our retreat, Wet'n'Wild offers thrills and spills for the entire family. Whilst the brave will seek out the thrilling rides, the young can play in the water playground and wave pool.
285 locals recommend
Wet 'n' Wild station
Right next to Dream World, 12 minutes easy drive from our retreat, Wet'n'Wild offers thrills and spills for the entire family. Whilst the brave will seek out the thrilling rides, the young can play in the water playground and wave pool.
Swim with Sharks or Dolphins. It's a full day at Seaworld.
https://seaworld.com.au/plan-your-day.aspx
92 locals recommend
Seaworld Drive
Seaworld DriveSwim with Sharks or Dolphins. It's a full day at Seaworld.
https://seaworld.com.au/plan-your-day.aspx
Essentials
ALDI Oxenford
2 Global PlazaThere is a new Aldi opening up in late 2018 and it's about 3 minutes away.
Located just before you get to Sanctuary Cove, it is about 6 minutes away.
19 locals recommend
Coles Hope Island
Santa Barbara RoadLocated just before you get to Sanctuary Cove, it is about 6 minutes away.
Shopping
If you are looking for nice quality, upmarket merchandise, you must check out the Sanctuary Cove Shops. From Sunglasses to dresses and smart outfits, from home decor to wines, watches and boats. It is a dotted by cafes, restaurants and pubs which makes it easy to take a break from all the exertions from shopping!
81 locals recommend
Sanctuary Cove
4601 Masthead WayIf you are looking for nice quality, upmarket merchandise, you must check out the Sanctuary Cove Shops. From Sunglasses to dresses and smart outfits, from home decor to wines, watches and boats. It is a dotted by cafes, restaurants and pubs which makes it easy to take a break from all the exertions from shopping!
This is a small, niche, shopping mall next the the Versace Hotel. It has interesting shops which offers not just high end boutique brands but also good quality merchandise at great value.
85 locals recommend
Marina Mirage station
This is a small, niche, shopping mall next the the Versace Hotel. It has interesting shops which offers not just high end boutique brands but also good quality merchandise at great value.