John & Josie's Gold Coast Guidebook
Shopping
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker BlvdRobina Town Centre
Robina Town Centre DriveAustralia Fair Shopping Centre
42 Marine ParadeHarbour Town station
Essentials
Q Super Centre
14 Allandale EntranceColes Miami
Gold Coast HighwayALDI Miami
203 Gold Coast Hwy
Australia Post Mermaid Beach LPO
2453 Gold Coast HwyLocal Post Office
Entertainment & Activities
Movie World station
Dreamworld station
Nerang Cineplex
52 Price StCheapest tickets in town!
Event Cinemas Pacific Fair
1571 Hooker BoulevardClosest cinema
Sea World
Seaworld DrGreat fun for the whole family
If you want a better mini-golf course than the one at the resort.
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Putt Putt Golf Mermaid Beach
2492 Gold Coast HwyIf you want a better mini-golf course than the one at the resort.
WhiteWater World
1 Dreamworld PkwyGreat hot weather fun for the family
Bring the togs for a great day swimming for the whole family.
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Wet 'n' Wild station
Bring the togs for a great day swimming for the whole family.
Timezone Surfers Paradise
Cavill AvenueArcade games for the whole family
Timezone Coolangatta
72-80 Marine ParadeArcade games for the whole family
Sightseeing
Enjoy a coffee with 360 degree views of the Gold Coast from the observation deck.
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SkyPoint Observation Deck
9 Hamilton AveEnjoy a coffee with 360 degree views of the Gold Coast from the observation deck.
Queensland's most expensive street. Walk along and check out these houses! Good free activity.
Hedges Avenue
Hedges AvenueQueensland's most expensive street. Walk along and check out these houses! Good free activity.
Point Danger
Tweed Terracefamous beach
The Spit Beach Fishing
fishing spot
Snapper Rocks
Snapper Rocks Roadfamous snapper rocks
The world famous Surfer's Paradise on the Gold Coast.
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Surfers Paradise Beer Garden
Orchid AvenueThe world famous Surfer's Paradise on the Gold Coast.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Star Gold Coast Casino
1 Casino DrChapter & Verse Bar and Lounge
158 Ferny AveVoted Best on Gold Coast
One Cavill Beach Bar
1 Cavill AveGood Bar
Eating Out
Little Truffle
2444 Gold Coast HwyGood option for fine dining.
Great for desert and just a small walk from the resort. Local tip= visit around closing time for the best discounts!
The Cheesecake Shop Mermaid Beach
2368 Gold Coast HwyGreat for desert and just a small walk from the resort. Local tip= visit around closing time for the best discounts!
Doughnut Time
2375 Gold Coast HwyIts delicious!
Great food, bakery, & coffee. Go into the market, grab something from the bakery, and get a coffee from Pearl & Ash. You won't find better on the Gold Coast!
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Brickworks
Great food, bakery, & coffee. Go into the market, grab something from the bakery, and get a coffee from Pearl & Ash. You won't find better on the Gold Coast!
Goccia Italian Pizzeria
2375 Gold Coast HwyBest pizza on the Coast!
Aqua Front Restaurant
300 Marine ParadeIf you like seafood, this is for you!
Nero Dining
1 Sunshine Blvdvoted #1 restaurant on Gold Coast
Best Lebanese in town. Voted #2 restaurant on Gold Coast
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Rabbath (Lebanese Cuisine)
1837 Gold Coast HwyBest Lebanese in town. Voted #2 restaurant on Gold Coast
Iyara Thai Restaurant
2643 Gold Coast HwyBest Thai on the Gold Coast.
De Vito Waterfront
2 Barney StBest Mediterranean on the Gold Coast.
Hot Shott
17 Tedder AveGreat Cafe!
Le Cafe Gourmand
2545 Gold Coast HwyClassic French Cafe.
Best Indian on the Gold Coast. Voted #6 restaurant on the Gold Coast.
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Ginger Indian Gourmet
658 Reserve RoadBest Indian on the Gold Coast. Voted #6 restaurant on the Gold Coast.
Best Grill & Burgers. If you're real hungry, then try the "Cape Town Burger" its a whooper!
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Bondi grill'e Coolangatta
110 Marine ParadeBest Grill & Burgers. If you're real hungry, then try the "Cape Town Burger" its a whooper!
Foster's Bakery
2227 Gold Coast HwyBest Bakery in town
This French bakery is well worth the visit.
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Montmartre French Patisserie
52 Spencer RdThis French bakery is well worth the visit.
Family Dining - kids absolutely love this place! And generally fairly healthy.
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Sizzler
Family Dining - kids absolutely love this place! And generally fairly healthy.
This is our favourite family restaurant within walking distance of the resort (straight over the road).
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Lucky Buddha Thai Restaurant
2375 Gold Coast HwyThis is our favourite family restaurant within walking distance of the resort (straight over the road).