Attractions & Things to Do

Discover amazing places to visit, from scenic lookouts and wildlife encounters to museums and galleries.

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets

Explore more than 100 market stalls, stretching along The Esplanade at Surfers Paradise, every Wednesday and Friday evening. The Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets have been operating on the Esplanade at the end of Cavill Mall, Surfers Paradise for nearly two decades. During this time the Beachfront Markets have become a Surfers Paradise icon and provide a unique shopping and cultural experience right on the doorstep of one of the worlds' most famous beaches and destinations.

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Dining and Eating Out

Taj Palace Indian Restaurant

Taj Palace's unique seating and ambiance is such an experience that it makes diners around the Gold Coast and beyond come back time and time again. Taj Palace offers its customers a warm ambience with a fantastic array of yummy curries from the mild creamy Butter chicken and Korma sauces to the fiery Vindaloo. They are centrally located in the heart of Surfers Paradise opposite the Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise and close to the famous Clock Hotel and Chevron Renaissance shopping Centre.

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Dining and Eating Out

Vapiano

Vapiano is a fresh casual Italian restaurant that uses traditional Italian recipes and fresh local ingredients. They hand each customer a 'chip card' which they use to order directly from their chefs and watch their food being prepared in front of them. You also use the chip card when ordering drinks and dolci. The restaurant look and feel is modern and contemporary with oak flooring and tables, leather seating, a fresh herb garden within the restaurant and a live olive tree.

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