Experience the best of Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise is the high-rise heart of Queensland's Gold Coast, a long surf beach backed by towers, cafés and rainforest hills.
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A broad stretch of golden sand runs beside the towers of Surfers Paradise, with flags marking the patrolled swimming areas and pedestrian streets such as Cavill Avenue leading back from the shore. The area took the name Surfers Paradise in 1933, and a small seaside holiday spot has grown into the centre of the Gold Coast. The calm channels of the Broadwater lie behind the skyline.
Behind the coast, the land rises into green ranges. Lamington and Springbrook national parks hold subtropical rainforest, waterfalls and walking tracks, and both belong to the Gondwana Rainforests World Heritage area. Tamborine Mountain has small villages and lookouts. Along the coast, Burleigh Heads and Coolangatta have more relaxed surf beaches, and the theme parks of the northern Gold Coast are a short drive from the high-rises.
Prawns, Moreton Bay bugs and barramundi suit the beachfront menus, and brunch cafés serve flat whites and smashed avocado to a crowd fresh from the surf. Summers are hot and humid, with afternoon thunderstorms, and between June and November humpback whales pass offshore on their migration.
- 1 hop-on hop-off route
- Free cancellation on 94% of experiences
- 4.7 across the top 22
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Questions about Surfers Paradise
- What is there to do in Surfers Paradise?
- We list 95 experiences in Surfers Paradise. The largest groups are day trips (24), city tours (6).
- What is the most popular experience in Surfers Paradise?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Jet Boat Ride: 55 Minutes", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1,612 reviews.
- Is there a hop-on hop-off bus in Surfers Paradise?
- Yes. We list 1 hop-on hop-off bus tour in Surfers Paradise; the most reviewed is "Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass" with 80 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Surfers Paradise take?
- The typical experience in Surfers Paradise lasts about 3 hours; the middle half run between 1.5 hours and 6 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Surfers Paradise?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 95% of the 95 experiences we hold for Surfers Paradise. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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