Sightseeing
The Mountain is around 30 minutes drive and has some amazing views, hikes and great scenery. Check out St Bernards pub for a hearty meal and excellent views,
564 locals recommend
Tamborine Mountain
The Mountain is around 30 minutes drive and has some amazing views, hikes and great scenery. Check out St Bernards pub for a hearty meal and excellent views,
Q1 Gold Coast
9 Hamilton AveExcellent views =)
Food Scene
Cafe On Hedges
3 Montana RdGreat food at a good price
Amazing traditional french food, open for Breakfast and lunch. Open for Dinner as a set menu twice per month- check the website/notice board for dates
20 locals recommend
Le Cafe Gourmand
2545 Gold Coast HwyAmazing traditional french food, open for Breakfast and lunch. Open for Dinner as a set menu twice per month- check the website/notice board for dates
Hellenika
2235 Gold Coast HwyGreat Greek food for a celebration or special occasion
Bam Bam Bakehouse
2519 Gold Coast HwyGreat fresh cooked based foods and meals
Brio Emporium
2623 Gold Coast HwyGreat organic coffees and smoothies, also small selection of organic packaged foods
Miami Marketta
23 Hillcrest ParadeAwesome street market food!
Shopping
Plenty of parking. Woolworths, bottle shops and lots of small speciality stores
62 locals recommend
Q Super Centre
14 Allandale EntrancePlenty of parking. Woolworths, bottle shops and lots of small speciality stores
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker BlvdRobina Town Centre station
Essentials
Small enough to have plenty of parking spaces, but has all you need for groceries, also a few cafes and hairdressers etc
18 locals recommend
Woolworths Carrara
54 Manchester RdSmall enough to have plenty of parking spaces, but has all you need for groceries, also a few cafes and hairdressers etc
Getting Around
This station is great for both the Light rail to Surfers and Brisbane(via helensvale Station) and bus transfers.
84 locals recommend
Broadbeach South station
This station is great for both the Light rail to Surfers and Brisbane(via helensvale Station) and bus transfers.
Parks & Nature
A strenuous yet exhilarating hike- this is just 3km of the Kokoda challenge- but it is super steep- take your water =)
Mount Nathan
A strenuous yet exhilarating hike- this is just 3km of the Kokoda challenge- but it is super steep- take your water =)
The Knoll hike is one of my favourite hikes- it is only a few kms but it takes you to an amazing waterfall overlooking the coast
The Knoll Park
50 Knoll RdThe Knoll hike is one of my favourite hikes- it is only a few kms but it takes you to an amazing waterfall overlooking the coast
Park in Dudley or Francis street and enjoy one of the best beaches in the world
43 locals recommend
Mermaid Beach A.E.M.E. Surf Life Saving Club Supporters Club
172 Hedges AvePark in Dudley or Francis street and enjoy one of the best beaches in the world
Burleigh Head National Park
Goodwin TerraceExcellent views =)
Entertainment & Activities
iFLY Gold Coast
3084 Surfers Paradise BlvdGreat for the adrenaline junkie
Indoor Rock Climbing- great way to spend an active afternoon
6 locals recommend
Paramount Adventure Centre
38 Hutchinson StIndoor Rock Climbing- great way to spend an active afternoon