Travel Fair Guide

1.Animals:
Australian Outback Spectacular: Pacific Motorway between Movie World (13 33 86);
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary: Gold Coast Highway (07 5534 1266);
David Fleay Wildlife Park: Wes... More>>>

1.Animals:
Australian Outback Spectacular: Pacific Motorway between Movie World (13 33 86);
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary: Gold Coast Highway (07 5534 1266);
David Fleay Wildlife Park: West Burleigh Road, Burleigh Heads (07 5576 2411);
Olson's Bird Gardens: 746 Currumbin Road (07 5533 0208);
Superbee Honeyworld: 35 Tomewin Street, Currumbin (07 5598 4548).

2.Beaches & Islands:
Southport: a popular swimming enclosure at the northern end of the Gold Coast;
Surfers Paradise: central precinct of the city with a swimming beach, cafes, shops, nightclubs and bars;
Main Beach: patrolled surf beach with the Broadwater to the west and the Pacific Ocean Beaches on the east;
Broadbeach: home to Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club, Jupiters Casino and Pacific Fair Shopping Complex;
Mermaid Beach: Chic and laid back patrolled beach great for surfing, windsurfing and kite surfing;
Burleigh Heads: home to Billabong International, Burleigh Heads National Park and Tallebudgera Creek;
Coolangata: a top family beach vacation destination at the southern end of Gold Coast;
Hope Island: at the northern end of Gold Coast, next door to the Sanctuary Cove;
North Stradbroke Island: off the north coast of the city, with good beaches and great eco tour experiences;
South Stradbroke Island: known for the large collection of wallabies and bird species;
Sovereign Islands: 6 exclusive residential islands in the middle of the northern part of the Broadwater.

3.Family Fun:
Dreamworld: Coomera Dreamworld Parkway, Coomera (07 5588 1111);
Whitewater World: Dreamworld Parkway, Coomera (07 5588 1111);
Sea World: Sea World Drive, Main Beach, Gold Coast (07 5588 2205);
Warner Bros. Movie World: Pacific Motorway, Oxenford (07 5573 8485);
Wet 'n' Wild Water World: Pacific Motorway, Oxenford (07 5573 2255);
Adrenalin Park: Gold Coast Highway (southbound), Ferny Avenue (northbound) (07 5539 0474);
Draculas: 1 Hooker Boulevard, Broadbeach (07 5575 1000);
Infinity Attraction: Chevron Renaissance, Surfers Paradise (07 5538 2988);
QI Observation Deck: Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Gold Coast (07 5630 4700);
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum: Ratis Plaza, Cavill Mall, Surfers Paradise (07 5592 0040);
Space Walker: Piazza on the Boulevard, Elkhorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise (07 5585 8100);
The Train Place: 3Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise (07 5592 4848);
Time Zone: Level One, Cavill Mall, Surfers Paradise (07 5539 9500);
Wax Museum: Corner of Elkorn and Ferney Avenue, Surfers Paradise (07 5538 3975);
Zorbing: 232 Old Pacific Highway , Pimpama (07 5547 6300).

4.Golf Courses:
Emerald Lakes: Cnr Nerang Broadbeach Road & Alabaster Drive, Carrara (07 5594 4400);
Gainsborough Greens: Yahwalpah Road, Pimpama (07 5546 6009);
Hope Island: Hope Island Road, Hope Island (07 5530 9030);
Lakelands: Gooding Dirve, Merrimac (07 5579 8700);
Palm Meadows: Palm Meadows Drive, Carrara (07 5594 2450);
Parkwood International: Napper Rd, Parkwood, off Gold Coast Hwy, Southport (07 5594 6388);
Robina Woods: Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina (07 5593 1511);
Royal Pines: Ross Street, Ashmore (07 5597 1111);
Surfers Paradise Golf Club: 1 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters (07 5572 6088);
The Colonial: Paradise Springs Avenue, off Robina Parkway, Robina (07 5593 2777);
The Glades: Glades Drive, Robina (07 5569 1900);
The Palms: Caseys Road, Sanctuary Cove (07 5577 6151).

5.Nature & Parks:
Burleigh Head National Park: between Coolangatta and Surfers Paradise (07 5535 3032);
Lamington National Park: World Heritage-listed park known for rainforests &waterfalls (07 5533 3584);
Springbrook National Park: 90mins from Brisbane and 45mins from the Gold (07 5533 5147);
Mt Barney National Park: 120km west of Brisbane, on the NSW/Qld border (07 5463 5041);
Mount Tamborine: located directly behind the beaches of the Gold Coast.

6.Shopping:
Shopping Centres:
Australia Fair: 223-225 Scarborough St, Southport (07 5556 6600);
Cavill Mall: Surfers Paradise (07 5592 0155);
Centro Surfers Paradise: Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise (07 5592 0155);
Chevron Renaissance: 3240 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise (07 5592 5188);
Harbour Town: 193 Brisbane Rd, Cnr of Gold Coast Hwy & Oxley Drive (07 5529 1734);
Helensvale Westfiled: 1-29 Millaroo Drive, Helensvale (07 5519 4400);
Marina Mirage: Seaworld Drive, Main Beach (07 5577 0088);
Oasis Shopping Centre: Victoria Ave, Broadbeach (07 5592 3900);
Pacific Fair: Hooker Boulevard, Broadbeach, opposite Jupiter's Casino (07 5581 5100);
Robina Town Centre: Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina (07 5575 0400);
Stockland Shopping Centre: 149 West Burleigh Road, West Burleigh (07 5535 9666).
Markets:
Broadbeach Markets: Kurrawa Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month (07 5533 8202);
Burleigh Arts and Craft Market: Justins Park, Last Sunday of the month (07 5533 8202);
Carrara Markets: Nerang Broadbeach Rd; Sat & Sun (075579 9938);
Coolangatta Markets: Queen Elizabeth Park, 2nd Sunday of the month (07 5533 8202);
Mudgeeraba Markets: Mudgeeraba Showgrounds, 2nd and 4th Sat of the month (07 5525 3525);
Paradise Point Art and Craft Market: The Esplanade, 4th Sunday of the month (0417 636 662)
Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets: The Esplanade; Every Fri (07 5584 3700);
Tamborine Mountain Markets: Tamborine Mountain Showgrounds, 2nd Sun of the month (07 5545 2155);

7.Wineries:
Albert River Wines: Mt Tamborine (07 5543 6622);
Canungra Vineyards: Lamington National Park Rd, Canungra (075543 4011);
Cedar Creek Estate: 104 Hartley Rd, Tamborine Mountain (07 5545 1666);
Heritage Wines: Cnr Shelf Rd & Bartle Rd, Mt Tamborine (07 5545 3144);
Mount Nathan Winery: Mount Nathan (07 5533 7780);
Mount Tamborine Estate: 32 Hartley Road, Mt Tamborine (07 5545 1711);
Mount Tamborine Vineyard & Winery: North Tamborine (07 5545 3066);
Sirromet Wines Pty Ltd: 850- 938 Mount Cotton Road, Mount Cotton (07 3206 2999);
Thumm Estate Wines: 87 Kriedeman Rd, Upper Coomera (07 5573 6990);
Witches Falls Winery: 79 Main Western Road, North Tamborine (07 5545 2609).

Weatherwise, Gold Coast enjoys a comfortable sub-tropical climate averaging in the 20's degree Centigrade and 300 days of sunshine per year.
Generally, clothing standard in Gold Coast is fairly f... More>>>

Weatherwise, Gold Coast enjoys a comfortable sub-tropical climate averaging in the 20's degree Centigrade and 300 days of sunshine per year.
Generally, clothing standard in Gold Coast is fairly free, and lightweight casual attire is ideal for Gold Coast¡¯s golden climate.
As the season rolls around, you may want to pack swimwear, shorts and short-sleeved T-shirts for hot Summer and pleasant warm Autumn days, and a jaket or pullover for cooler evenings in Winter and early Spring.
Occasionwise, some nightclubs, restaurants and golf courses do have dress codes, mostly requiring formal/smart casual dress. So check when booking.
For outdoor activities in the cooler and wetter Hinterland, a jacket, a heavier coat, loose-fitting long trousers, socks and a sturdy pair of comfortable hiking shoes are essential.
For beachfront fun in the sun, sun protective clothing like a light color shirt with collar and sleeves, sunglasses, a broad brimmed hat, and maximum sunscreen will save you from getting sunburned.

1.Seafood
Oskars on Burleigh:
Tel: +61 7 5576 3722
Location: 43 Goodwin Terrace£¬ Burleigh Heads
Price: Entree: $15.5-$20; Main, $27.50-$39.50; Dessert: $12.5 - $13.5
What to ... More>>>

1.Seafood
Oskars on Burleigh:
Tel: +61 7 5576 3722
Location: 43 Goodwin Terrace£¬ Burleigh Heads
Price: Entree: $15.5-$20; Main, $27.50-$39.50; Dessert: $12.5 - $13.5
What to eat:
Atlantic salmon, crispy fried risotto cake, wilted english spinach, tomato + basil coulis;
Grain fed eye fillet steak, forest mushroom pie, caramelised eschallots, seeded mustard sauce;
Hervey bay scallops, chorizo sausage, soft polenta, spinach oil;
Marinated snapper sashimi, preserved lemon, ginger + sesame oil;
Oskar prawns deepfried with coconut, macadamia nuts, and curry mayonnaise;
Rare tuna + smoked river trout + red apple salad, horseradish aioli;
Twice baked sandcrab souffle with tomato compote, rocket and walnut salad;
Wok seared squid with Szechuan pepper, mesculin greens, chilli and lemon dressing;
Yamba prawn + moreton bay bug tempura, sweet chilli dipping sauce;
Yamba snapper fillet, chermoula spiced chick pea + english spinach salad, minted yoghurt;
Yellowfin tuna steak, sweet pork, hot +sour asian salad, red chilli nahm jim.

Yellowfin Seafood Restaurant:
Tel: +61 7 5504 5335
Location: 6/20 Queensland Ave. Broadbeach
Price: Entree, $12.9 - $28.9; Main, $25 - $39.9
What to eat:
Atlantic salmon grilled and served with parmesan, rocket and lemon salad and lemongrass aioli;
Caribbean crab fritters lightly fried and nestled on a rocket leaf salad with a harrissa aioli;
Crispy grilled baby octopus on a traditional greek salad with a balsamic vinaigrette and tatziki;
Freshly cooked tiger prawns, mixed lettuce, a selection of aiolis and lemon wedge;
Heineken beer battered barramundi served with a garden salad and chips and tartare sauce;
Linguine marinara served with scallops,prawns,mussels &calamari in a tomato& garlic sauce;
Moreton bay bugs pan-seared and drizzled with garlic butter and served with a side salad;
Prawns in a garlic infused cream sauce served with rice;
Salt & pepper calamari On a green leaf salad with lemongrass aioli;
Wild barramundi grilled and rested on a kipfler potato, crispy proscuitto salad;
Yellowfin seafood plate (Oysters, squid, octopus, Caribbean crab, prawns and smoked salmon).
Yellowfin tuna grilled and served with avocado, tomato and coriander salsa.

2. Modern Australian
Absynthe:
Tel: +61 7 5504 6466
Location: Ground Floor, Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise
Price: Entree, $18.50-$36.50; Main, $28.50-$42.50; Dessert, $16.50; Set menu, 6 courses, $95
What to eat:
Char-grilled Angus beef, potato pure¨¦ and onion marinade;
Curry crusted Morton Bay bugs, aubergine caviar and tapenade;
Deboned braised oxtail with celeriac pure¨¦ and mushroom ravioli;
Lightly cured ocean trout with parmesan crisps and salmon pearls;
Lightly cured venison, foie gras, raspberries, chocolate and sesame oil;
Maffra Cheddar Victoria- 2002 Pirramama Fortified Grenache- McLaren Vale;
Marinated Charella Chevre Queensland- Hartzview Apple Spiced Liqueur Tasmania;
Prawn pocket filled with green cabbage and St Agur in seaweed broth;
Red Square Tasmania- Campbells Liquid Gold TokaY- Rutherglen Victoria;
Slow cooked snapper, lobster bisque, tomato and courgette tian;
Steamed chicken breast wrapped in pancetta, goat cheese polenta and asparagus;
Charters Towers:
Tel: +61 7 5592 8443
Location: Lobby Level, Conrad Jupiters, Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach
Price: Entree, $10 - $26; Main, $28 - $49.5; Dessert, $11.5 - $16
What to eat:
Black angus sirloin steak with horseradish, wilted greens and cognac green peppercorn sauce;
Duck confit with kipfler potatoes, aubergine and orange reduction;
Grilled beef tenderloin with fresh asparagus, chat potatoes and wild mushroom ragout;
Grilled skirt beef salad with rocket greens, roasted pumpkin, figs and shadow blue cheese;
Half dozen natural oysters with cucumber salsa and fresh lemon;
King prawns with ginger sesame vegetables and peanut sauce;
Lamb cooked two styles: slow braised/grilled with parmesan potato porture &puff pastry;
Roasted chicken breast with speck, aged cheddar and granny smith apples;
Seared fresh fish of the day, coconut rice pilaf, mustard greens and chilli sauce;
Sumac spiced king prawns with fresh mango salad;
Tasmanian salmon with steamed nappa cabbage and soba noodles;
Tender pork loin with maple glaze, queensland blue pumpkin, broccolini and onion crisps;
Trio of seafood with salmon, prawns, scallops, granite belt chardonnay risotto and lemon butter.

3.Italian
Ristorante Fellini:
Tel: +61 7 5531 0300
Location: Waterfront Marina Mirage, 74 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach
Price: Entree, $7.9-$25; Main, $11-$36; Dessert, $11.5-$12.5
What to eat:
Pan roasted aged Coonawarra terra rossa beef tenderloin;
Atlantic salmon fillets grilled and served with sauteed cherry tomatoes;
Braised green mountain veal, served cold and topped by a mayonnaise;
Long thin flat pasta cooked with mixed seafood, tomato, garlic and chilli, baked in paper;
Pan roasted chicken breast cooked with cherry tomatoes, pine nuts and fresh basil;
Saffron infused long flat pasta cooked with fresh moreton bay bug meat in a light cream sauce;
Smooth chicken liver pate served with a compote of quince, orange and tawny port with crostini;
Tender rack of lamb pan roasted with a spearmint, almond and garlic crust;
Tortellini filled with chicken, asparagus, shallots and fresh marjoram;
Whole loaf of home made bread, with a dish of extra virgin olive oil;
Whole spatchcock marinated in olive oil, chilli and bay leaves, grilled with a pepper crust;
Wild barramundi fillets grilled with extra virgin olive oil.

4.Cafe
Sage Cafe Restaurant:
Tel: +61 7 5538 9938
Location: 5/20 Queensland Ave, Broadbeach
Price: Entree, $15.9 - $28.9; Main, $19.9 - $38.9; Dessert, $9.9 - $17.9
What to eat:
Bacon and Eggs With grilled tomato and your choice of toast;
Caesar Salad (Cos lettuce,bacon, fried egg, croutons, fresh parmesan and caesar dressing);
Corona Beer Battered Barramundi fillets served with chips, rocket and tartare sauce;
Croissant With ham, cheese and tomato;
Crispy skinned atlantic salmon served on sweet potato wedges, bok choy and a lime aioli;
Fruit Salad Served with the finest natural yoghurt and honey;
Greek Salad (tatziki,fetta, tomato,spanish onion,cucumber fresh lemon & balsamic vinegar);
Grilled pork sirloin steak with sweet potato wedges, beans and an apple sauce;
Reef and Beef(eye fillet,topped with tiger prawns, served with chips,beans &bearnaise sauce);
Salt and Pepper Calamari served with a petite greek salad and drizzled with garlic aioli
Sauteed tiger prawn cutlets in a garlic and white wine cream sauce served with jasmine rice;
Spaghettini Marinara(tiger prawns,mussels&squid tossed in garlic, chilli and a napoli sauce);
Toasted muesli, soaked in apple juice and yoghurt with fresh and dried fruits;
Toasted Turkish bread with cajun chicken,avocado, tomato, rocket and bocconcini cheese.

5.Steak
Cav's Steakhouse:
Tel: +61 7 5532 2954
Location: 30 Frank Street, Labrador
Price: Entree, $5.95 - $15; Main, $17 - $35; Dessert, $8 - $10
What to eat:
Aged Rump served with coleslaw, tomato & idaho potato topped with bacon sauce;
Bably Veal Cutlet with coleslaw, tomato and idaho potato topped with bacon sauce;
Calamari 60 Second flashfried with lemon dressing;
Caribbean Rib Fillet toped with garlic prawns on potato mash with medley of vegetables ;
Crumbed Prawns Cutlets With honey mustard dipping sauce;
Export Rib Fillet Served with coleslaw, tomato & idaho potato topped with bacon sauce;
Medallion of Eye served with coleslaw, tomato & idaho potato topped with bacon sauce;
Pasta with char grilled tuscan meatballs and home style bush tomato sauce;
Steak Dianne Medallion on creamy mash with sweet bermuda onion rings and dianne sauce;
T-Bone served with coleslaw, tomato & idaho potato topped with bacon sauce;
Today's Fish Fillet On creamy mash with medley of vegetables;
Traditional Pork Cutlet with coleslaw, tomato and idaho potato topped with bacon sauce;
Yahoo Pork BBQ Ribs served with coleslaw, idaho potato & sour cream.

6.Chinese
Zen Chinese Cuisine:
Tel: 5592 8181
Location: Conrad Jupiters Casino, Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach
Price: Entree, $8-$9.80; Main, $30-$38; Dessert, $6.10-$7.30
What to eat:
Braised bean curd with salted fish and diced chicken;
Braised sliced abalone with black mushrooms;
Chicken fillets sauteed with fresh vegetables;
Deep-fried bean curd skin rolls with shrimp;
Deep-fried wonton with sweet and sour sauce;
Eye fillet of beef seared with honey and black pepper sauce;
Mongolian flavoured lamb fillets;
Peking duck (whole bird) one course;
Prawns crisp fried with 5 spice salt and chilli;
Scallops and fillet of beef saut¨¦ed with macadamia nuts;
Seafood combination sauteed with fresh vegetables;
Shark¡¯s fin soup with shredded chicken;
Steamed chicken with ginger flavoured spice salt and jelly fish;
Vegetable soup with chicken and preserved eggs.

7.Japanese
Benihana Japanese Steakhouse:
Tel:+61 75592 9770
Location: Marriott Surfers Paradise Resort, Level 3, 158 Ferny Av, Surfers Paradise
Price: Entree, $4-$24; Main, $26-$75.90; Dessert, $4-$7.50
What to eat:
Sushi & Sashimi
Caterpillar Prawn Tempura Sushi;
Chicken & Avocado;
Continental Maki : crispy bacon & pineapple, mayo & pesto sauce;
Eel Nigiri Sushi;
Fire Cracker Sushi: tuna, tempura crackles, mayo & chilli;
Mediterranean Flavour: sun dried tomato & avocado;
Mixed Nigiri Sushi Platter: prawns, salmon, tuna, mackerel & egg;
Mixed Sashimi; Californoia Rolls;
Prawn & Avocado;
Smoked Salmon Sushi: creamed cheese, onion, capers & sesame seed;
Sunrise Sushi: prawn, tomato, avocado, mayo & tobiko.
Tempura & Bread Crumbed
Mixed Tempura, Vegetable Tempura, Prawn Tempura, Prawn Meatball, Crab Claw;
Deep-fried marinated chicken, deep-fried bread crumbed pork, deep-fried bread crumbed crab.
Teppanyaki
Benihana Special:hibachi chicken and lamb;
Rocky's Choice: hibachi steak and chicken;
Benihana Delight: hibachi chicken and king prawns;
Splash & Meadow: hibachi steak and king prawns;
Benihana Fish of the Day: reef fish and prawns;
Benihana Gold Coast: hibachi steak, hibachi bug meat and king prawns;
Seafood Harmony: lobster tail, hibachi scallops and prawns;
Seafood Deluxe: king prawns, scallops, hibachi bug meat and snapper papillote.

1.BreakFree Enderley Gardens
Tel: +61 7 5570 1511
Location: 38 Enderley Avenue, Surfers Paradise
86 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 85
An older-style low-rise apartment blo... More>>>

1.BreakFree Enderley Gardens
Tel: +61 7 5570 1511
Location: 38 Enderley Avenue, Surfers Paradise
86 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 85
An older-style low-rise apartment block with its simply but sufficiently furnished 1-2 bedroom apartments and resort facilities like 2 barbecue areas, a tennis court, swimming pool, spa, sauna and a child-friendly wading pool and playground all set around a large lagoon-style pool amidst a lush tropical landscaped gardens just one block from the patrolled Surfers Paradise Beach, minutes¡¯ walk from the Cavill Mall, plus the amiable family feel and the friendly staff, the BreakFree Enderley Gardens is definitely an exceptional value.
2. Breakfree Equinox Resort Apartments
Tel: +61 7 5504 4726
Location: 3458 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise
90 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 89
Spacious self-contained studios, apartments and suites with spectacular ocean or city views from the private balconies, exceptional range of resort facilities such as gymnasium, games room, swimming pool, spa, sauna, steam room, squash court, roof-top sun deck, 2 half size tennis courts, and 2 barbecue areas, superb location just cross the road from the patrolled surf beaches, casual dining, energetic shopping and vibrant entertainment scenes of Surfers Paradise and Main Beach, combined with resonable rates Breakfree Equinox Resort Apartments offers a good value package of convenience, comfort and cost for couples and families of all sizes.
3. Conrad Jupiters Hotel & Casino
Tel: +61 7 5592 8100
Location: Broadbeach Island, Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach
603 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 175
A massive resort complex featuring superbly appointed guest rooms, suites and penthouses with private balconies or sun terraces looking out over the uninterrupted strip of pristine beach or across the lush hinterland ranges, along with 6 restaurants, 9 bars, the 24-hour Conrad Jupiters Casino, a 1,000-seat showroom, the a monorail access to Oasis Shopping Centre, as well as a fitness centre, sauna, spa, heated indoor & outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, and jogging & cycling track, all set in 15 acre landscaped gardens only 350 yards from Gold Coast beaches and 2 km from Surfers Paradise, Conrad Jupiters Hotel & Casino is absolutely the ultimate dsestination to live it up with 5 star luxury, award-winning cuisine and world-class entertainment.
4. Crowne Plaza Royal Pines Golf Resort
Tel: +61 7 55971111
Location: Ross Street, Ashmore
331 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 170
One of the largest and lavishest business lifestyle and sporting resorts in Queensland playing host to luxury rooms with panoramic golf course, garden, hinterland or Gold Coast views, purpose-built Convention Centre, Superb Podium Lawns and Concert Lawns readily available to accommodate any kind of function and event, fully equipped Health Club, indoor and outdoor pools, 7 tennis courts, 4 restaurants, the world class boutique Angsana Spa, and a 27-hole championship golf course where the ANZ Ladies Masters and many other prestigious golf tournaments are held, Crowne Plaza Royal Pines Golf Resort is unbeatable in every aspect, be it the choice and quality of the accommodations, the standard and scale of the conferencing proficiency, or the versatility and vision of the fine dining and leisure facilities.
5. Gold Coast International Hotel
Tel: +61 7 5584 1200
Location: 7 Staghorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise
296 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 159
A full service hotel offering retro-inspired color scheme and light fittings in its exterior design and interior decoration, general businessman's staples like the 24-hour room service, concierge assistance, currency exchange, laundry facilities, undercover parking, a business center catering for a corporate conference of up to 750, average holidaymakers¡¯ favorites like 3 sumptuous restaurants, a day spa, fully equipped gymnasium, indoor & outdoor spas, sauna & steam rooms, heated outdoor pool, tennis courts, and central location in the heart of Surfers Paradise only 50 meters from the potrolled sand, Gold Coast International Hotel seperates itself from the generic bland lodging category with the amazing ocean, mountain and river panoramas from private balconies of its rooms.
6. Marriott Surfers Paradise Resort
Tel: +61 7 5592 9800
Location: 158 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise
330 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 270
Boasting over-the-top opulence and extra trimmings like a polished lobby with ornately carved pillars, punka-style ceiling fans, and a pond and fountain, deluxe accommodations with Balinese-style bedroom furniture and superb views of the ocean or city, comprehensive banquet, meeting and catering facilities, 24-hour room service, luxurious spa treatments, marina facilities and tennis courts, Marriott Surfers Paradise Resort still has a private sandy beach, and an artificial 2.5 acres of aquatic grounds with saltwater lagoons and ponds, 2 waterfalls, a manmade coral reef, rock grottoes, waterslides and spas to grace the edges of five-star luxury and elegance.
7. Palazzo Versace
Tel: +61 75509 8000
Location: 94 Sea World Drive, Main Beach
205 rooms, 72 condos in total; Rates from approximately AUD 435
Combining Renaissance elegance with Contemporary Versace design elements, with vaulted ceilings hand-detailed in gold and dominated by a massive antique chandelier, porte-cochere paved with river stones imported from Italy, and the warm timber tones and rich splash of red, blue, gold, and orange fabric colours in every of its eight types of rooms, plus a total of 4 restaurants plus a pool bar, a series of swimming pools, the signature Salus Per Aquum spa, the Versace Boutique with a luxury shopping collection, an exclusive marina by the Broadwater, and every other details designed to maximise its water frontage, every piece of the Palazzo Versace is unmistakably part of the sinature Versace home collection yet expressly fitted with Gold Coast.
8. Paradise Resort Gold Coast
Tel: +61 7 07 5579 4444
Location: 122 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise
405 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 138
A fully integrated low-rise beachfront resort coming complete with spacious resort rooms, family rooms and junior bunkhouse rooms specifically, designed for the kids, a day spa, restaurant, cafe and bar, tennis courts, games room, 4 pools with leafy surroundings and kid-friendly water slids, a licensed child-care Zone 4 Kids Club for toddlers, the Gecko Club for children preschoolers to 12 years old, a wide range of kiddy stuff for rent, such as bottle warmers, prams, car seats, and PlayStations, plus a host of daily activities and special programs, Paradise Resort Gold Coast surely is exactly what it claims itself to be, the heaven for kids and paradise for parents.
9. Sheraton Mirage Resort and Spa
Tel: +61 75591 1488
Location: Sea World Drive, Main Beach
293 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 275
Please your eyes with views of lush tropical gardens, the surrounding lagoons or the rolling surf of the Pacific Ocean lapping the golden sands of the Southport Broadwater, promote your successful event with the help of the hi-tech intelligent conference, meeting, and event facilities, pamper your taste buds with five unique restaurants and bars ranging from spectacular seafood buffet, light al fresco poolside lunch, refreshing afternoon tea or cocktails, to romantic fine dining experience, perge yourself of daily concerns and strss at the award-winning five-star Golden Door Spa & Health Club, Sheraton Mirage Resort and Spa is an oasis to relax and rejuvenate youir senses.

1.By Air
Major Airport:
The Gold Coast Airport: in Coolangatta, 25km south of Surfers Paradise;
For more information, contact the airport on +61 7 5589 1100.
Major Airlines:
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1.By Air
Major Airport:
The Gold Coast Airport: in Coolangatta, 25km south of Surfers Paradise;
For more information, contact the airport on +61 7 5589 1100.
Major Airlines:
Qantas ( 13 13 13);
Virgin Blue (13 67 89);
Jetstar (13 15 38);
Australian Airlines (1300 799 798).
Major destinations:
Domestic: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide;
International: Auckland, Hamilton, Dunedin, Palmerston North & Christchurch in New Zealand; Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan (Osaka, Nagoya &Fukuoka) via Cairns.
Nearest international gateway:
Brisbane International Airport: at Eagle Farm, 20km north-east of Brisbane city centre;
For more information, contact the airport on +61 7 3406 3000.
Airport transfers:
Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle: Between Gold Coast Airport and Gold Coast area destinations;
For more information, contact the Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle on +61 7 5574 5111.
Surfside Busline: Between Gold Coast Airport and Gold Coast area destinations;
For more information, contact the Surfside Busline on 13 12 30.
Con-x-ion Coaches: Between Gold Coast Airport/ Brisbane International Airport and area destinations;
For more informaiton, contact the Con-x-ion Coaches on +61 7 555 69 888.
Coachtrans Airporter: Between Brisbane International Airport and Gold Coast;
For more information, contact the Coachtrans on 13 12 30, +61 7 3238 4700.
Airtrain: Between Brisbane International Airport and Gold Coast;
For more information, contact the Airtrain on +61 7 3216 3308, +61 7 5597 3949.
Taxis/limousine: available immediately outside the terminal.
Rental cars: Avis (07 5536 3511); Budget (07 5536 5377); Hertz (07 5536 6133); Europcar (07 5569 3370); Red Spot (1300 66 88 10); Thrifty (07 5536 6955).
2.By train
From Brisbane International Airport:
Airtrain: train service to Gold Coast and door-to-door bus connections;
For more information, contact the Airtrain on +61 7 3216 3308, +61 7 5597 3949.
From Brisbane Central Station and Roma Street Station:
Queensland Rail Citytrain: arrive at Robina, Nerang and Helensvale stations;
For more information, contact Queensland Rail Citytrain on +61 7 3606 5555.
3.By Car
From Brisbane: 80km, 1 hr;
From Sydney: 947km, 11 hr and 25 minutes;
From Canberra: 1251km, 15 hrs;
From Melbourne: 1840km, 22 hrs and 10 minutes.

1.Time to visit
Weather:
Summer (Dec- Feb): 20-28C, Best time to hit the beach and the surf, with fantastic sunny days tempered by the cool sea breezes and followed by occasional tr... More>>>

1.Time to visit
Weather:
Summer (Dec- Feb): 20-28C, Best time to hit the beach and the surf, with fantastic sunny days tempered by the cool sea breezes and followed by occasional tropical storms. Remember to carry out as many sun protection measures as possible;
Winter (Jun- Aug): 11-21C, Ideal for indoor activities like bowling, as well as golfing, with mild warm days, crisp dry air and cooler nights.
Spring (Sep- Nov) and Autumn (Mar- May): 15-25C, Popular with boating and fishing enthusiasts and fans of other leisure indoor and outdoor activities, with pleasant warm days followed by balmy nights.
Events:
Australian Surf Life Saving Championships: March/April;
Big Day Out: January;
Gold Coast Marathon: July;
Lexmark Indy 300 Gold Coast: October;
Magic Millions Horse Carnivals: March/April;
Mondial Australian Women's Hardcourts: December/January;
Quiksilver and Roxy Pros: Feburary/March;
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show: May;
Schoolies Week: November;
School holidays:
Summer Holidays: Mid December- late January (6 to 8 weeks);
End of Term 1: Mid March-mid April (1 to 3 weeks);
Winter Holidays: Mid June-mid July (2 to 3 weeks);
End of Term 3: Mid September-mid October (2 to 3 weeks).
Public holidays:
Australia Day Celebrations: 26, January;
Christmas & New Year: December.

2.Health
Full medical and travel insurance is recommended for international visitors;
Vaccination is not required, unless from specified countries and zones infected by Yellow Fever;
A letter or prescription from a doctor is required for any drugs or medicines taken into Australia;
Highly standard of medical facilities and hygienic level is expected throughout the Gold Coast;
Maximum sun protection mesures are recommended to reduce the risk of overdose of sunlight.

3.Safety
Personal Safety Tips:
Do not hitchhike while traveling;
Do not walk in dark public spaces alone;
Do not have unsafe sexual intercourse with strangers;
Do take extra care when using ATM's and secure your cash quickly;
Do exercise common sense when using public transport and drinking alcohols;
Do keep your valuables secure in hotel safe, or out of sight when parking your vehicle.
Beach Safety tips:
Always swim or surf between the red and yellow flags in a patrolled beach;
Take heed lifesavers¡¯ advice and warning signs posted at a beach;
Do not swim alone or push beyond your physical abilities;
Remember to "Slip, Slop, Slap".

4. Useful Phone Numbers
Emergnecy:
Ambulance, Fire & Police: 000;
Gold Coast Ambulance: 131 233;
Gold Coast Fire Service: 131 114;
Gold Coast Police: Southport (07 5571 4222); Surfers Paradise (07 5570 7888); Coolangatta (07 5536 2444); Broadbeach (07 5581 2800).
Hospitals:
Gold Coast Hospital: 07 5519 8211;
Robina Hospital: 07 5668 6000;
Tweed Heads District Hospital: 07 5536 1133.
Tourist information:
Gold Coast Tourism Bureau: 07 5536 7765;
Surfers Paradise Visitor Information Centre: 07 5538 4419, 1300 309 440;
Coolangatta Visitor Information Centre: 07 5569 3380, 1300 309 440;
Queensland Travel Centre: 13 88 33.