Surfer Paradise (aka Surfers ) is Australia’s most popular beach holiday centre. It has attracted generations of Australian and overseas visitors to its pristine beaches and laid back lifestyle . The weather is pleasant with temperates that even in winter attract southerners looking to escape the winter chills of the southern states.

The 40 plus km of beaches are the jewel in the crown of the Gold Coast and Surfers lies at the very centre . With rolling swells for surfers, and safe patrolled beach conditions for bathers, Surfers Paradise has a deserved reputation as one of the worlds great beach holiday destinations . Powdery golden-white sand that squeakes underfoot, crystal clear water , surf life saving patrols and first class bather amenities make the beaches at Surfers a real treat. Surfers Paradise has always been a popular choice for surf carnivals and Ironman competitions.  

The high rise buildings of Surfers make a major contribution to the Gold Coast accommodation that services the holiday demand . Hundreds of resorts and apartment blocks of all shapes and sizes parallel the beachfront, nearly all of which offer Gold Coast apartments that are fully self contained and equipped for self catering holidays . While there are several traditional hotels in central Surfers , by far the majority of Surfers Paradise accommodation is in fully self contained apartments .

There is no shortage of options for dining out in Surfers. At one time there were more restaurants per sq km in Surfers than anywhere else in Australia. Surfers is much more of an “action” destination than other Gold Coast centres , with no shortage of activities and attractions . The Gold Coast theme parks are all within easy reach and day trips to the Gold Coast hinterland always make an enjoyable break from the sun, sand and surf.

The travel drive time from the Gold Coast airport at Coolangatta is approximately 30 minutes and it takes around 1hr 15 minutes for the drive to and from Brisbane airport. An Airtrain service connects Brisbane with the Gold Coast and Nerang is the station nearest to Surfers Paradise.

So if the Gold Coast is your #1 choice for the next family vacation, you’ll find it hard to make a better choice that Surfers Paradise!