Surfers Paradise is a suburb on Australia's Gold Coast in Queensland. Colloquially known as 'Surfers', the suburb is famous for its many high-rise apartment buildings and wide surf beach. The central feature of the Surfers Paradise CBD is Cavill Mall, which runs through the centre of the main shopping precinct.
Adventure Travel & Tours in Surfers Paradise
Adventure Travel represents over 1,000 hostels, hotels, tour companies & attractions across Australia that we can book for you often at a discouted rate. At Adventure Travel we also operate a number of our own tours.
Currency used in Surfers Paradise
In Surfers Paradise the standard currency used is the Australia Dollar. The Australia dollar comes in denominations of 5c ,10c ,20c ,50c ,$1 & 2$ coins, and $5, $10, $20, $50 & $100 notes. Most bars, restaurants, backpacker hostels, shops and Adventure Tour desks in Surfers Paradise all take credit card, eftpos and cash. There is several cash machines in Surfers Paradise all which dispense the Australia Dollar currency. To check the Australian dollar exchange rate against a foreign currency then click here.
Backpacker Hostel Accommodation & Hotels in Surfers Paradise
In Surfers Paradise there is a number of Backpacker Hostels and Hotels where we can pre - book your accommodation. If you are looking for a budget hostel bed the click here or if you are looking for more luxurious accommodation then click here.
Discounted Travel Insurance
Adventure Travel offers a range of Backpacker Insurance policies at heavily discounted rates. We understand that you are on a budget and prefer to save your money to backpack around the world.
Security in Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise in Australia is a very safe place to travel with 1,000's of visitors touring through Surfers Paradise every year. This is a popular destination for sailing enthusiasts, sunlovers, families and backpackers. To check any foreign office information on Australia you can click here.
Weather in Surfers Paradise
The weather in Surfers Paradise is seasonal with 2 distinctive seasons : May - Oct (Dry Season), Nov - April (Green Season) To get more information on the weather in Surfers Paradise, Australia, then click here.
Things to do and see in Surfers Paradise
Dreamworld - located just west of Sanctuary Cove. It is an Australian version of Disneyland with a myriad of rides and entertainments to occupy children and adults for an entire day. Dreamworld has one of the few IMAX Theatres in Australia.
Wet'n'Wild is one of the most comprehensive water fun playgrounds in the world, with heated pools and slides permitting year-round access. Activities range from a freshwater wave pool, with waves up to one metre high, to an extensive series of spectacular water slides and raft or tube rides. Another recent addition is the 'dive-in' movie program, where latest release family movies are screened at ther Giant Wave Pool from September to April. The water areas are surrounded by grassy grounds with picnic and barbecue facilities and deck chairs for relaxation.
Warner Bros Movie World - is basically a combination of Disneyland and Universal Studios. It celebrates the fun and excitement of movies offering entertainments ranging from impromptu street events and a daily stunt shows. .
Currumbin Sanctuary you can see hundreds of mountain parrots. If you want to pet kangaroos and emus, then FleaysWildlifePark is where you should head. As the name of the city implies, surfing is the order of the day. Other water sports like boating and fishing are also plentiful.
Sea World- a huge 25-hectare marine park (the largest of its kind in Australia). The crowds are attracted by the spectacular waterskiing displays and the dolphins, sea lions and penguins which perform for the crowds.
Cable Ski World - began as a waterskiing park but it has since diversified to include such aquatic and non-aquatic activities as kneeboarding, bungy jumping, jetskiing, wakeboarding, mini-golf, go-karts, mini speed boats, aqua bikes, paddle boats, fish-feeding and slingshot bungy.
RipleysBelieve It Or NotMuseum - This collection of displays relating to the bizarre, freakish, unusual and mysterious incorporates hundreds of exhibits, illusions, interactive displays, games and movies regarding feats, facts and stories of life on earth.
Flycoaster - is a free-fall device which drops up to three people from a height of twelve stories to a spot two metres above the ground in just over one second, reaching a speed of 130 kmph.
Bungee Trampoline - consists of a trampoline and a harness attached to the waist which is connected to bungee ropes on either side. It allows participants to spring up to 14 metres in the air and to undertake somersaults and other airborne acrobatics.
Bungee Rocket - a spherical metal capsule containing two adults which is attached by bungee ropes to two 40-metre supports.
Snow World - presents the novelty contrariness of ice and snow on the Gold Coast.
The Australian Shooting Academy has six ranges with personal instruction and the only indoor clay pigeon target range in Australia. No license is required but ID is essential.
Sanctuary Cove - was opened with a rare concert by Frank Sinatra and has since grown to consist of two excellent golf courses, a shopping centre called MarineVillage, which has more than 75 shops ranging from gift shops to restaurants, cafes and bars and lots of very expensive housing designed for retired millionaires.
Jupiters Casino - Opened in 1986 it has over 600 guest rooms and is the only casino on the Gold Coast.
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