Explore Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise is an Australian seaside resort city on Queensland,s Gold Coast.Tall buildings can be found regularly in the city, among them is the Q1, a sought-after structure acclaimed for it,s unforgettable views of both the sea and the city.Surfers Paradise Beach offers a wonderful market open to the public during the nights of the week.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
(Australia) English; Mandarin; Arabic; Contonese; Vietnamese; Italian; Greek; Hindi; Spanish and Punjabi are spoken here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Australian Dollars
UTC+08:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 19 AUD, Mid-range Restaurant meal 90 AUD, Combo Meal 12 A$
Drinks
Coke/Pepsi 3,30 AUD, Bottle of Wine 15 AUD, Cappuccino 4,82 Euros, Beer 3,92 - 8 AUD, Water 1,74 - 2,73 A$
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 4 AUD, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 2 AUD, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 49,20 AUD
General Transport
You can travel by Tram, by Car, by Bus (Airport Transfer shuttles ask for 21 AUD per person), by Taxi ( To go from the Gold Coast Airport to Surfers Paradise costs 55 AUD, for large groups - Stretch limousines cost 100 - 110 AUD) and by Bike

Things to do in Surfers Paradise

Climb aboard the bizare looking, fun Duck Tours for a look around the city.For a bit of awe and excitement, stop by the Infinity installation, with it,s futuristic theme.The live music perfromaces, ever-changing interior designs and fresh drinks make the elsewhere Bar a local favorite.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Australia) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Australia:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Yellow Fever
  • Japanese Encephalitis and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Australia: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Map and guidebook
  • Camera or video camera
  • Shorts
  • Long and short sleeve shirts
  • Swimsuit
  • Backpack and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(Australia) Citizens who posess eVisitor eligible passports or ETA eligible passports as well as the nationals from thse countries can vists Australia without the use of visas: Argentina; Chile; Fiji; Indonesia; Kiribati; Marshall Islands; Mexico; Micronesia; Nauru; Oman; Palau; Philippines; Papua New Guinea; Qatar; Samoa; Solomon Islands; South Africa; Thailand; Tonga; Tuvalu; United Arab Emirates; Uruguay and Vanuatu.