See and Do
With so many fabulous Gold Coast attractions to choose from, it may be difficult to decide what to put on your Gold Coast holiday ‘to do list’.
We have compiled the best and most popular Gold Coast attractions and theme parks into one simple list to make planning your Gold Coast holiday as easy as ever.
Surfers Century Tour Desk:
Our knowledgeable, friendly reception staff will happily advise you about all the Gold Coast attractions and activities and will gladly make a reservation for you or book your tickets before or during your stay with us at Surfers Century Oceanside Apartments, Surfers Paradise.
Gold Coast Attractions:
Gold Coast Beaches
The Gold Coast’s beaches are world renowned as some of the best, cleanest and safest beaches in the world. From Main Beach to Coolangatta, you will find your own personal spot on the 65 km of stretching golden sands. At Surfers Century Holiday Resort, you’re just 100m from Surfers Paradise beach and 200m from the patrolled beach.
Gold Coast Day Spas
Whether you’re looking for a weeklong total health overhaul, a short break, conference activities to inspire and care for your staff or a package of indulgent treatments on a weekend away, there is a day spa on the Gold Coast for your every need, including spas close to our resort at Surfers Paradise.
Gold Coast Golfing
With more golf courses per head of population than anywhere else on the planet, the Gold Coast might just as well be named the Golf Coast. It's a true golfers' paradise with world-class championship courses, driving ranges, public golf courses, resort courses and club golf courses. A dozen or so are open to the public, with nine ranked in the top 100 in Australia.
See this website for an overview of Gold Coast Golf Courses.
Gold Coast Dining
The multicultural nature of the Gold Coast has brought about a deliciously successful food and wine industry. Cultivating everything from soft-shell crabs and goat cheese to locally bred Wagyu beef and award-winning boutique wines. The region’s produce is in high demand in international markets, particularly Southeast Asia and the USA, but travellers to the Gold Coast get the chance to sample every possible combination in the city’s vibrant restaurants.
For a preview of some of the best dining on the Gold Coast, including Surfers Paradise, visit the restaurant sections of goldcoast.com.au or bestofthegoldcoast.com.au websites.
Gold Coast Shopping
Visit the Gold Coast and be seduced by the huge range of shopping choices, styles and experiences on offer. See some of Australia’s largest shopping complexes and duty free stores. Key shopping precincts are located at northern suburbs (Biggera Waters, Sanctuary Cove, Runaway Bay), Main Beach, Southport, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Bundall, Burleigh Heads, Robina, Tweed and Coolangatta.
Gold Coast Markets
The Gold Coast features more than 20 markets, including the night markets on Fridays in Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach’s lantern-lit markets from September to May, and more than 500 stalls at the Carrara Markets on weekends. There’s also the Parklands Produce and Craft Markets and a range of markets with fresh fruit, vegetables and preserves in delightful towns and villages on the Gold Coast.
Q1 Observation Deck
The Q1 Observation Deck – known as Qdeck - is truly the top of the Gold Coast. Experience views spanning from Brisbane to Byron Bay and the glorious sight that is the Gold Coast from level 77 of the tower, 235 metres into the sky. There is also a café and a theatrette screening the history of the Gold Coast. Q1 is just two blocks away from your apartment at Surfers Century resort in Surfers Paradise.
Location: Cnr Hamilton Ave/Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
Phone: (07) 5582 2700
Website: Qdeck
Australian Outback Spectacular
Discover the Outback Spirit with Australian Outback Spectacular, an evening dinner show presented by R.M.Williams, filled with outback music, drama and action! Australian Outback Spectacular is a permanent attraction located on the Pacific Motorway between Warner Bros, Movie World and Wet’n’Wild Water World, just 20 minutes from the heart of Surfers Paradise.
Location: Entertainment Drive, Gold Coast
Phone: 133 386 or (07) 5573 3288
Website: Australian Outback Spectacular
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
In its 60 year existence, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast has earned a special place in the hearts of millions of visitors. Every day, you can get close to more than 1,400 native Australian animals in natural bushland and rainforest surroundings. The Sanctuary offers a world of discovery through fascinating wildlife shows and displays, as well as nightly Wildlife Adventure tours.
Location: 28 Tomewin Street, Currumbin, Gold Coast
Phone: 1300 886 511
Website: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Dreamworld
Home to Tiger Island, Nick Central, The Australian Wildlife Experience, Wiggles World, Big Brother, FlowRider and some of the tallest, fastest thrill rides in the world, Dreamworld is the ultimate place for family fun. Or get wet at White Water World, right next door to Dreamworld.
Location: Dreamworld Parkway, Coomera, Gold Coast
Phone: 1800 073 300 or (07) 5588 1111
Website: Dreamworld
Sea World
Visit Sea World on Australia's Gold Coast to make contact with marine life wonders and experience a whole world of amazing rides, shows and attractions at this Gold Coast theme park favourite. Among the latest attractions at Sea World are Ray Reef, Sesame Street, Shark Bay, Polar Bear Shores and the ever-popular Imagine Dolphin Show.
Location: Sea World Drive, The Spit, Main Beach, Gold Coast
Phone: 133 386 or (07) 5588 2222
Website: Sea World
Warner Bros Movie World
Visit Warner Bros. Movie World on Australia’s Gold Coast - where movie magic happens every day! As the only Australian movie related theme park, you will experience a fun-filled, Gold Coast theme park family adventure with all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Meet your favourite stars and enjoy all the behind-the-scenes action, comedy stunts and exhilarating rides, shows and attractions!
Location: M1 Pacific Motorway, Oxenford, Gold Coast
Phone: 133 386 or (07) 5573 3999
Website: Warner Bros Movie World
Wet 'n' Wild
Visit Wet 'n' Wild Water World, Australia's premier water theme park on the Gold Coast. Enjoy all the fun and excitement of the world's latest slides, pools and attractions at the largest Australian water theme park. Experience a day of splashtacular Gold Coast theme park fun for the whole family. Wet'n'Wild Water World is located next to Warner Bros Movie World, 20km north of Surfers Paradise.
Location: M1 Pacific Motorway, Oxenford, Gold Coast
Phone: 133 386 or (07) 5573 2277
Website: Wet 'n' Wild
Infinity
Infinity offers affordable Gold Coast family fun in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Entertain the family with a mind-blowing journey into futuristic maze-like worlds of wonder, through an extraordinary series of around 20 multi-sensual environments filled with unique special effects, atmospheric sound fields, ultra groovy music and illusions.
Location: Cnr Surfers Paradise Boulevard/Elkhorn Ave, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
Phone: (07) 5526 8935
Website: Infinity
Theme Park Passes & Discounts
Benefit from various discounts on theme park tickets through MyFun, which includes the following Gold Coast attractions: Australian Outback Spectacular, Paradise Country, Sea World, Sea World Animal Adventures, Sea World Helicopters, Sea World Cruises, Sea World Resort & Water Park, Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World and Warner Bros Movie World.
Phone: 133 386
Website: MyFun
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