Local Attractions - for all events, click here
Tours and Day Trips
Please see the Reception area for brochures and detailed information on recommended tours and attractions.
Markets
The Surfers Paradise night markets are held along the Esplanade near Cavill Mall on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights from 4.00pm until 9.00pm. The Carrara markets are held on Nerang Broadbeach Road on Saturday and Sundays from 7.00am until 3.00pm.
Cinema
There are two cinemas located nearby at Australia Fair and Pacific Fair Shopping Centres.
Event Cinemas
Level 1 Australia Fair Shopping Centre
Scarborough Street
SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
Phone: 07 5571 2666
Open 10.00am until 12.00am
Click here to visit their website
Event Cinemas
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
Level 1, Hooker Boulevard
BROADBEACH QLD 4218
Phone: 07 5504 1401
Open 9.00am until 12.00am
Click here to visit their website
Shopping
Surfers Paradise offers 7 day, late night shopping with many shopping arcades and centres to choose from.
There is also Pacific Fair Shopping Centre located in Broadbeach and Australia Fair Shopping Centre located in Southport (details above). Both shopping centres are just a short drive, tram ride or bus trip from the resort.
Gold Coast Events / Festivals
January
Magic Millions - Click here
February
Summer of Surf - Click here
March/April
Beyond the Sand Arts Festival - Click here
Australian Street Entertainment Championships - Click here
Sipfest - Click here
Gold Coast Film Festival - Click here
May
Surfers Paradise Live - Click here
Seafire - Click here
Blues On Broadbeach Music Festival - Click here
June
Cooly Rocks On - Click here
July
Gold Coast Airport Marathon - Click here
Viva Surfers Paradise - Click here
Groundwater Country Music Festival - Click here
August
Pacific Airshow Gold Coast - Click here
Bleach Festival - Click here
September
Oceanway Ride - Click here
Surfers Paradise Kids Week - Click here
October
Groundwater Country Music Festival - Click here
Gold Coast 500 - Click here
Coolangatta Gold - Click here
November/December
Carols On The Beach - Click here
New Year's Carnival - Click here