Food Scene
Poke Poke
2375 Gold Coast HwyFresh and very tasty and only across the road
Best Seafood on the Coast and excellent staff. Plus right on the marina in Marine Mirage. Ask for their special set menu as its only around $49 for Entrée, main and desert.
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Omeros Brothers Seafood Restaurant
74 Seaworld DrBest Seafood on the Coast and excellent staff. Plus right on the marina in Marine Mirage. Ask for their special set menu as its only around $49 for Entrée, main and desert.
One of Gold Coast best Japanese restaurants. Make sure you book in advance as they are very popular. The entrance is on the North Bound side of Gold Coast Hwy and just has a giant big while sliding door with no windows... its vey cool and funky
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Etsu Izakaya
2440 Gold Coast HwyOne of Gold Coast best Japanese restaurants. Make sure you book in advance as they are very popular. The entrance is on the North Bound side of Gold Coast Hwy and just has a giant big while sliding door with no windows... its vey cool and funky
Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill
2685 Gold Coast HwyBest Steak house on the Gold Coast
My favourite mexican spot on the Gold Coast. The food is amazing and the owner Kelly is absolutely wonderful, I go there at least once a week.
Cantina On Capri
15 Via RomaMy favourite mexican spot on the Gold Coast. The food is amazing and the owner Kelly is absolutely wonderful, I go there at least once a week.
Great Italian food that most Italians I know go to, and literally across the road. :)
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Goccia Italian Pizzeria
2375 Gold Coast HwyGreat Italian food that most Italians I know go to, and literally across the road. :)
Our Favourite Vegan Restaurant. Every dish and drink including wine is Vegan. Try their Buffalo Cauliflower Wings. Only open for dinner and opens at 5pm. It's very popular so I recommend booking if your group as more than 2 people.
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Greenhouse Canteen & Bar
268 Gold Coast HwyOur Favourite Vegan Restaurant. Every dish and drink including wine is Vegan. Try their Buffalo Cauliflower Wings. Only open for dinner and opens at 5pm. It's very popular so I recommend booking if your group as more than 2 people.
Drinks & Nightlife
Classy club at the top of the Darling Hotel, good for 30's plus. Plays music from 70's through to 90's
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Nineteen at The Star
1 Casino DrClassy club at the top of the Darling Hotel, good for 30's plus. Plays music from 70's through to 90's
Very Classy Restaurant and Bar. Try the Pavlova cocktail... it's amazing.
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Roosevelt Lounge
75 Surf ParadeVery Classy Restaurant and Bar. Try the Pavlova cocktail... it's amazing.
Parks & Nature
Lovely little drive, around 45 min to an hour. Has gorgeous little shops and wineries. The views are also very beautiful
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Tamborine Mountain
Lovely little drive, around 45 min to an hour. Has gorgeous little shops and wineries. The views are also very beautiful
I-Burleigh Head National Park
Goodwin TerraceBeautiful location all around this area.
I-Currumbin Rock Pools
Currumbin Creek RoadYou can hike or swim and a lovely day out
Closest nature park to our place in Mermaid Beach. I personally have only been there a couple of times.
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Cascade Gardens
2690 Gold Coast HwyClosest nature park to our place in Mermaid Beach. I personally have only been there a couple of times.
Sightseeing
Spectacular views of the Gold Coast. I recommend going up on a clear day before sunset to get the best views. Also has a cafe.
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SkyPoint Observation Deck
9 Hamilton AveSpectacular views of the Gold Coast. I recommend going up on a clear day before sunset to get the best views. Also has a cafe.
Shopping
It's had a very lovely face lift. If you are travelling there during busy season around Christmas I recommend paying for valet as it's only $10 (the last couple of years I've used them), the best way to find the valet is to turn left onto Hooker Blvd and take the man entrance along that road (stay in left lane to access)
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Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker BlvdIt's had a very lovely face lift. If you are travelling there during busy season around Christmas I recommend paying for valet as it's only $10 (the last couple of years I've used them), the best way to find the valet is to turn left onto Hooker Blvd and take the man entrance along that road (stay in left lane to access)
On every Sunday morning. Located at the Art Centre in Bundall. You have to try the Mio Wraps. So many great food stands and fresh produce. Also the kids can play while you eat and relax... Locals love this place. I go myself most Sundays. It is open in the morning until 11am... But if you want the best produce go earlier than later.
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Bundall Farmers' Market
135 Bundall RoadOn every Sunday morning. Located at the Art Centre in Bundall. You have to try the Mio Wraps. So many great food stands and fresh produce. Also the kids can play while you eat and relax... Locals love this place. I go myself most Sundays. It is open in the morning until 11am... But if you want the best produce go earlier than later.
Entertainment & Activities
Dreamworld station
My favourite of the Theme parks
Sea World
Seaworld DrGreat for families and it's your closest theme park to our place.
Not my personal favourite... I've lived here over 30 years and I've only been twice as it has failed to impress me, however some people love it.
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Warner Bros. Movie World
Pacific MotorwayNot my personal favourite... I've lived here over 30 years and I've only been twice as it has failed to impress me, however some people love it.
Great day of family fun. You can buy a super pass to Movie World, Wet and Wild, and Seaworld
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Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
Pacific MotorwayGreat day of family fun. You can buy a super pass to Movie World, Wet and Wild, and Seaworld
Next to Dreamworld... You can buy a pass to both. It's nice to spend 1/2 a day at each on warm days.
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WhiteWater World
1 Dreamworld PkwyNext to Dreamworld... You can buy a pass to both. It's nice to spend 1/2 a day at each on warm days.
Essentials
close to our place but keep in mind parking is mostly not undercover, if it's raining you may prefer Pacific Fair. It has a Coles, Woolworths and Aldi.
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Q Super Centre
14 Allandale Entranceclose to our place but keep in mind parking is mostly not undercover, if it's raining you may prefer Pacific Fair. It has a Coles, Woolworths and Aldi.
Nightowl
3031 Gold Coast HwyLiterally across the road