SURFERS PARADISE BEACH - 400mtr walk
Made famous in the 1940's young men from Brisbane would flock South each weekend to experience the great surf breaks that gave the Town it's name "Surfers Paradise".
These days the beach offers a playground for kite surfers, wake boarders surfers, swimmers, sunbathers and volleyball enthusiasts, joggers, and strollers alike.
Surfers Paradise Beach's gentle Pacific Ocean shore breaks and challenging banks provide ideal conditions for surfers of all skill levels. If you are looking to learn to surf, there are two popular local surf schools set up in Surfers Paradise to get you started.
Go Ride a Wave and the Cheyne Horan Learn to Surf School offer beginner classes for kids and adults, as well as surfboard and wetsuit hire. Taking the plunge is as simple as mustering the will and making the phone call.
The three-kilometre strip of golden sand between Surfers Paradise and the Pacific Ocean is Australia's iconic beach, a postcard-perfect locale that conjures up 'paradise' to millions. Patrolled between 7am-6:30pm (times can vary depending on the season). Be sure to always swim between the flags. Rips frequently occur, and advise from lifesavers regarding current conditions should always be observed.
Surfers Paradise is the home of beach volleyball in Australia, with everything from rounds of the Australian Beach Volleyball Series to social game grudge matches played out on our golden sands. Casual social games run Wednesday evening and Saturday morning, with the pros coming out to play throughout summer for the Queensland Beach Volleyball Open, the Australian Beach Volleyball Series and the Queensland Beach Volleyball Series.
Every Wednesday and Friday night, the Foreshore of the Surfers Paradise Beach comes alive with the free Beach front Markets. Treasure hunters, bargain spotters and after-dinner strollers make their way along the coast stretch of more than 100 market stalls while live entertainers set the mood.
Following a $15 million face lift the foreshore offers a contemporary setting to watch the world go by with brand new BBQ's, public conveniences, showers and street furniture. The beach is once again the jewel in the crown for this ever changing modern town.
INFINITY ATTRACTION - 750mtr walk
Infinity attraction will amaze and dazzle you, with a mind blowing journey into their maze like worlds of wonder. 20 futuristic interactive environments of lasers and lights will astound your sences.
2013 Trip Advisor award of excellence.
Around 40 minutes of entertainment for the whole family.
RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT ODDITORIUM - 700mtr walk
If the rare and unusual peak your interest you can't go wrong with a visit to Ripley's - From the weird and creepy to simply amazing, with shrunken heads to displays of unbelievable world record holding humans, with it's themed galleries and hundreds of exhibits you will be entertained for 1 hour or more.
HAUNTED HOUSE - 750mtr walk
From the creators of Dracula's come and delight in this spooky fun house Not for the faint of heart as experience of shocks, horror and sudden scares. 5 levels of mind blowing special effects, optical illusions, spooky passages, animated creatures, crawl through tunnels,and thrilling surprises from "shark attack" experience and amazing mirror room, navigate king tutts tomb and much more fun for the whole family - parental guidance is recommended or ask staff.
THE WAX MUSEUM - 1km walk
We've all heard about Surfers being a playground for the rich and famous. Here you can guarantee a photo opportunity with infamous characters from world history sculptured with startling realism at this renowned Surfers exhibition, attracting visitors for the last 45 years. Come and rub shoulders with the likes of King Henry VIII, Einstein, Kylie Minogue, and dozens more. No wax works would be complete without a visit to the "chamber of horrors" here you can witness mans inhumanity to man through the ages from medieval torture devices to Hitler's gas chambers.
SKYPOINT Q1 - 180mtr walk.
BEST VANTAGE POINT OF GOLD COAST!
Offering spectacular 360' views from level 77 atop the iconic Q1 tower. Take in the Gold Coast beaches, lush hinterland, and ariel city view scapes Learn about local history, culture, and tourism treasures. Enjoy sunsets while sipping cocktails or have a leisurely lunch.
For the more adventurous why not climb Australia's highest external building climb with skypoints high altitude adventure.
- You will notice from the west side of Q1 tower great vantage of Anchorage Waters.
7D Cinema - 350mtr walk
One of Surfers newest attractions. Feel what you see. With 10 different movies to choose from with roller-coaster prehistoric, underwater or horror themes there really is something to see for everyone. The brand new 7D cinema experience offers viewers a whole new perspective. Engaging viewers with evocative in-theatre effects including wind, motion, vibration, water spray, bubbles and 3D visuals.
ADDRENALIN PARK - 1.2km walk
For those that like to get their adrenalin pumping the SLINGSHOT, and VOMITRON will take your breath away. Reaching up to a velocity 160km p/hour. For the less adventurous or younger family members you will also find bungy trampolines and 18 holes of mini golf. Four great attractions in one location. As you take your seat prepare for the ride of your life.
KING TUTT's PUTT PUTT - 1.3km walk
The ultimate mini golf challenge offering enjoyment and fun come rain or shine. Two indoor 18 hole courses and one outdoor 18 hole course, offering great family entertainment. The outdoor course is themed on African Jungles. Indoors are themed on Ancient Egypt with glow in the dark challenges, and a Prehistoric theme with life size raptors and T-rex.
RACE CENTRE MOTION SIMULATOR - 900mtrs walk
Any car - Any race track, virtual racing, real fun. Race centre has Eight exceptional SXO2 simulators providing dynamic racing experience, all provide full motion effects, precision surround sound, and state of the art graphics. This is as real as it gets, race with real world variables such as fuel usage, damage, tyre wear, grip and suspension settings etc. These are NOT arcade games - these are the authentic simulators that professional race car drivers use for training and practice. Race centre is designed to provide drivers with the most realistic racing experience possible. You will be completely absorbed by the intensity of the race.
GRANDMA's ANTIQUE PHOTOS - 450mtr walk
Why not take you and your family members back in time. With 100's of costumes to choose from and authentic background scenes of Victorian, Western, Roaring 20's, Gangster and Cowboy Saloon to choose from. Professional photographers will direct your pose to give you the ultimate alternative family portrait. A special reminder of your Gold Coast trip.
GOLD COAST GHOST TOURS - Fri and Sat Night - Bookings Essential
Walking by lantern light old Surfers Paradise tour allows you to discover the epicentre of excess and indulgence On a historical tour of old Surfers Paradise peel away the glitz and glamour, and show girls of the past to reveal a dark seedy undercurrent of greed, gluttony and betrayal and the ghosts that still linger in Australia's favourite playground.
TIME ZONE - 700mtr walk
The largest Timezone in the world. Located on the first level of the Centro shopping centre, timezone offers hours of video game entertainment, with over 500 attractions and games for both the young and young at heart. Pay per game or per hour.
10 PIN BOWLING "STRIKE" or "ROCK AND BOWL" - 600mtr and 700mtr walk
Strike Bowling located in Circle on Cavil is fully licensed with a cafe serving pizza and snacks. 10 pin bowling over 12 lanes - 2 are glow in the dark! Prices vary depending on day and time you wish to play.
Rock and Bowl located on the first level of Centro shopping centre adjacent to Timezone. 15 lanes of bowling open late Fri and Sat night, there is a cafe offering simple snacks, and for those who wish to drink the facility is BYO.
ICE SKATING - 1.2km walk
Situated in the Paradise Resort. Get set for the newest ice skating experience on the Gold Coast! This Surfers Paradise area ice skating rink provides a great option for some all-weather, year-round fun that's perfect for the whole family to lace up the skates and have some light-hearted enjoyment on the ice. Take a break from the beach and swap the bikinis and bathers for some cardigans at this great resort at the northern end of Surfers Paradise which offers three separate two hour ice skating sessions per day.
Simply choose a session time from the available times. Let your kids experience the joy of zipping round the ice just metres from the golden beaches of the Gold Coast - ice skating has never felt fresher!
AUSTRALIAN SHOOTING ACCADAMY - 700mtr walk
If you like the thrill of target practice then go and fire off a few rounds. Experience shooting with a variety of fully maintained firearms including rifles, pistols and shotguns. Supervised by fully trained range officers in safe, indoor, air-conditioned comfort. No licence required. No experience necessary.
MACINTOSH ISLAND PARK - 2.5km walk (6km Rtn)
This is a great park in the middle of Surfers Paradise. An oasis in the midst of high rises, this park is a sanctuary for many! This park has been established for many many years, and most Gold Coasters can remember visiting during their childhood!
McIntosh Island Park is a very popular spot for a picnic or get together with family and friends. The large park offers many options for your party or gathering, with large trees providing excellent shade options. The cascading stream running through the park to the lake is home to several birds, including Peacocks, Geese, Ducks, Moor hens and many more. There are two shaded play parks for the kids, with lots of slides, swings and sea-saws. The new refurbishment of facilities has given this park a great feel, with plenty of seating and BBQ's for everyone to enjoy. The park borders the river which has a sandy beach to relax on while the kids play, offering a very tranquil atmosphere. A short stroll over the bridge brings you out at Narrow Neck beach - perfect for a dip and cool off before heading home.
LIONAL PERRY PARK - 600mtr walk
And there is an amazing carousel swing for them to see how dizzy they can make each other! The paved areas wind around past the clean and modern toilet facilities right down to the edge of the jetty on the Nerang River. Located right outside the amenities is a drinking water station. After all that exercise in the playground, the family must be getting hungry. There are picnic tables available, but there is plenty of beautiful grassy areas – why not bring along the picnic blanket and relax? Or, it’s so lovely just looking out over the water, bring your lunch down and enjoy the view. Of course, you might bring your fishing gear along and try your luck as well. It’s just gorgeous to watch the sun set, but make sure you bring some insect repellent along as they especially like that time of day too!
Another fun and exciting park for kids – a short walk from Anchorage Waters. The brightly coloured playground is certainly going to grab the children’s attention as they race across to see who gets to choose the green double slides or the red one (after all, everyone know that red goes faster!) There is a big orange tunnel to crawl through or hide in, chain-links and lots of apparatus to climb on and enjoy.​
The see-saw will fit up to 4 little bodies. There are also swings and 3 customised miniature rock climbing wall for them to climb.
A Short Stroll From Anchorage Waters You Can Find An Array Of Entertainment Options To Suit All Ages
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On arrival please refer to updated brochure information regarding opening times and entry fees which are subject to change by each establishment.
