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Located on the only beach in the region, Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta is our all-ages luxury oceanfront resort with its own private cove. Enjoy stunning ocean vistas from our sunset bar or sneak a peak of breaching whales from our beachfront restaurants.

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    • When to go

      Assuming that you want to experience the sea, the best time to hit the [wiki=6496055c81ee7976cc6fa14b217c9165]Gold Coast[/wiki] in between October and March when temperatures climb. If you don't need to immerse yourself in the water, the winter months April to September are pleasant too, often sunny and daytime highs typically above 20 C. During this time of the year, accommodation prices go down and crowds disappear, which in some respects make the place much more pleasant than in the summer.

      Be aware that Schoolies lasts from mid November through to the first week of December, when the entire area is invaded by tens of thousands of 17-18 year-olds who have just finished high school and head to the beaches to let off steam and celebrate. It is a huge party - but if drunken teenagers aren't your scene then this is a time to avoid. Indeed it is probably advisable for any males who are not drunken teenagers to avoid the area-you may find yourself facing allegations of being a "Toolie" or to put a more finer point on it-somebody looking to take advantage of the younger, drunken women there.

  • filter_dramaGet in
    See the [wiki=6496055c81ee7976cc6fa14b217c9165#Get in]Gold Coast guide[/wiki] for information on how to Get in to the area.
  • filter_dramaGet around
    Surfers Paradise itself is quite compact, and you walk between much of the Surfers accommodation, Cavill Mall, and the beaches. In fact walking may often take less time than trying to find a parking spot close to the centre.

    Surfside bus lines provides public bus services for the [wiki=6496055c81ee7976cc6fa14b217c9165]Gold Coast[/wiki] area, for timetable information and prices [http://www.transinfo.qld.gov.au]

    Taxi cabs are another way to go, but can be quite expensive.
  • filter_dramaSee
    There are theme parks, water parks, wildlife parks, and a range of things to see in the surrounding [wiki=6496055c81ee7976cc6fa14b217c9165]Gold Coast[/wiki].

    In Surfers Paradise itself there is:

    * Q1, situated right at the waterfront and rising 323m, it is the tallest building in Australia and is also the tallest all-residential tower in the world.
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    As the name of the city implies, surfing is the order of the day. Other water sports like boating and fishing are also plentiful.

    If you are going to swim make sure you swim in patrolled areas (between the red and yellow flags). Each year hundreds of swimmers get into trouble in the strong currents swimming outside the flags. If you do get in trouble just put your hand up above your head to get the lifesaver's attention. There are many sets of flags around the Surfers area. Head north or south from the main beach if the crowds are too much.
    *Private luxury dinner cruise on a romantic gondola through the canals of the Gold Coast. Day & night tours available.
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      Authentic Australian meat pies, pastries, cakes & coffee.

      * The Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club offers a great lunch deal $6.50 for a large piece of crumbed chicken, chips and salad plus free basic drink. And it is right across for the beach just down from Cavil ave.

      * Surfers Paradise RSL Club the staff at the sign-in desk are quite rude and the whole place feels a little seedy as you walk right in to the pokie machine lounge, however once you get upstairs it's ok. This club offers a great value roast dinner from 5:30PM till about 8:30PM for about $6.50, all the other meals are well priced. Beer is cheap and it's just a short walk to Melba’s and Cavil ave.

      * Jacks Kebabs, this is a great little Kebab joint across from the beach opp. McDonalds, makes a very tasty Kebab and it's popular in the early hours of the morning as all the drunks stumble out of the clubs looking for a meal.

      *King of Noodle is a great little Chinese restaurant located in the Centre Arcade across from Circle on Cavill (next to where the Hilton is being constructed). They offer cheap Asian dishes however unlike some other cheap Asian restaurants, the dish sizes are quite very good for the price (Dishes start from $8). Offer a good range of vegetarian alternatives

    • Mid-range

      Middle eastern/med style restaurant. Friendly service with funky decore and great food. Belly Dancing every Friday and Saturday night from 8PM.

    • Splurge

      Plenty of the hotels around Surfers Paradise offer buffet all you can eat seafood, which is normally quite nice and around $50 - $60 per person plus drinks. Some offer lunch specials or early bird deals.

      Four Winds 360 Revolving Restaurant is Queensland's only revolving restaurant offering an Asian and Seafood Buffet every day lunch and dinner. It also has breakfast on Sunday Mornings. The restaurant boasts the best views in Gold Coast with a 360 degree view from the Golden beaches of Surfers Paradise to the Gold Coast Hinterland.

  • filter_dramaDrink
    Most of the night clubs are down Orchid Ave just off the main strip Cavil Ave, ones to check out are:

    * Black Coffee Lyrics Not really a club but open late. Head bartender an international award winner. Some of the best Coffee, Food and Cocktials on the coast. Opened by a bunch of friends in 2010, down the now hip chinese alley. To find this if your back is to Waxys Irish pub, walk straight to the alley and up the stairs. If coming from Cavil, make a left after Hilton and go upstairs. The best bet is ask the bartender on duty for his reccomendation, sit back and enjoy. You wont find any fake tan/boobs/roids here.
    * Elsewhere A hard to find club at the southern end of Cavil. Has international DJ's and is one of the most hip clubs in the area. Open till 5am or later. See the bartenders work their magic, Jub the head bartender always puts on a fun show. The elsewhere crowd is usually locals who work in the hospitality industry or cool people in the know.
    * Cocktails & Dreams (Multi-level Club) Under Shooters, average Gold Coast club that is full of pop 40, fake tans and jagerbombs.
    * Shooters Now burnt down. Plans to re-open soon
    * Melbas One of the few clubs off of Cavil. If heading towards GC Highway (west) from Cavil (Elsewhere/ Beer Garden etc). Usually has sports playing on the lower level, good superbowl and other sport event parties. A consistent place to relax and drink a beer.
    * Beer Garden Famous for Brazillian night, cheap cheap beverages and can be full of local Bond or Griffith students. Sometimes books in obscure bands who are fun to watch. (think one hit wonder bands)
    * Stingray at QT Hotel A jewel in Surfers. Cocktail lounge with the Surfer/60's vibe but fancier than the rest. Super clean and consistent. Great cocktails, good beer and good management. Bottle service, tray service. Check them out for big events, great New Years party.
    * Sin City Bartenders in Lingere serving cheap drinks. Open till late - usually for the late crowd. Has themed nights.
    * Vanity Bartenders and bottle girls in Lingere. Similar to Sin City. Turn and burn service. Can get packed and smelly.
    * Club LIV The newest kid on the block. Bartenders wear skimpy outfits (but not lingere). Quality service and clean. Bottle service. Like most clubs, full of fake tan / plastic GC types, but you can find some good people here.
    * Waxys Irish pub a block away from Cavil. Nice place to drink a good nitrogen beer or have a semi authentic pub meal.
  • filter_dramaSleep
    There are accommodation options all up and down the [wiki=6496055c81ee7976cc6fa14b217c9165]Gold Coast[/wiki]. Surfers itself is home to numerous apartments, premium high-rise hotels, and many backpacker hostels. Motel style accommodation is generally elsewhere on the coast.

    * Backpacker hostels, are mostly located in Surfers Paradise, Southport, Main Beach and Coolangatta. Some backpacker operators in Surfers Paradise require an international passport. If you hold an Australian passport, you may be asked to sign up and pay for membership to a group the backpacker operator is affiliated with (eg. YHA, Nomads [url=http://nomadsworld.com/join]]or VIP)

    * Motels are located all along the Gold Coast Hwy. Most can be found in Labrador, Mermaid Beach, Miami, Palm Beach and Tweed Heads. Single rooms are $60 to $80, while doubles rooms are $70 to $90 but prices increase during peak summer. Prices are lower and availability is better, the further they are away from Surfers Paradise.

    * Camping and Caravan grounds are dotted about the Gold Coast, although many have closed to make way for other development. The largest operater is Gold Coast Tourist Parks [http://www.gctp.com.au/[/url] a business arm of the Gold Coast City Council. It has 7 parks: Main Beach, Tallebudgera Creek, Burleigh Heads, Kirra Beach, Broadwater, Jacobs Well, Ocean Beach (Miami). Other caravan parks can be found in Miami, Carrara, Labrador, Nerang and Mudgeeraba. Accommodation options include caravan and camping sites, luxury cabins and group lodgings. Facilities may include swimming pools, play equipment and barbecue areas.

    * Apartment accommodation in high and low rise buildings is plentiful. Book early, and you will have a vast array of choice. A two-bedroom apartment in Surfers Paradise will cost around $150 per night in the off-season, and upwards of $300 a night in peak summer. Many have a minimum stay of 3 or 5 nights, and in peak periods there may be other restrictions as they try to block book as many nights as they can. Reception hours are limited and a bond may be required in some cases. Inside amenities typically include kitchen, washer and dryer, and separate bedrooms. Outside amenities often include a swimming pool, and sometimes a gym and other resort facilities.

    * Hotels, include chains such as the Mariott, Crowne Plaza and Novotel. Hotels are concentrated in Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.
    • Budget

      6 Beach Road (cnr Surfers Paradise Bvld), is a cheap Hotel/Backpackers resort with Backpacker rooms starting from $18 for cheap rooms, $28-30 for dorms and $95 for private backpacker rooms. There is also a hotel part to the resort with studio rooms and full-fitted apartments.

      * 26 - 28 Peninsular Drive, Surfers Paradise, QLD, 4217.

      *A top-end backpacker's accommodation

      * close to beach and surrounding pubs, the perfect base to explore the area.

      *A backpacker accommodation

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    • Mid-range

      Recently refurbished, fully self contained apartments complete with ensuites. Full kitchen and laundry facilities, dining, lounge and balconies with views of the Gold Coast. Guaranteed air-con.
      * Palazzo Colonnades, surfers paradise [http://www.palazzocolonnades.com.au/]
      * Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise [http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/surfers-paradise/oolhi/hoteldetail]

    • Splurge

      Luxury resorts
      ** Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa, Surfers Paradise [url=http://http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/oolsp-surfers-paradise-marriott-resort-and-spa/]]- one of the first 5 star hotels in Surfers Paradise. Features a 5 metre deep slatwater lagoon with over 400 tropical fish and recently completed a $20M refurbishment. Voted as one of the top 10 Resorts in Oceania at the 2011 Conde Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards.
      ** Mantra Circle On Cavill, Gold Coast [http://www.mantracircleoncavill.com.au/[/url]
      ** Palazzo Versace Hotel, Main Beach [http://www.palazzoversace.com]
      ** Sanctuary Cove Resort, Sanctuary Cove[http://www.intercontinentalsanctuarycove.com/]
      ** Conrad Jupiters, Broadbeach [http://www.jupiterscasino.com.au]
      ** Sea World Resort, Main Beach [http://seaworldresort.myfun.com.au/]
      ** Q1 Resort & Spa, Surfers Paradise [http://www.q1.com.au/]
      ** Mantra Legends Hotel, Surfers Paradise [http://www.mantralegends.com.au/]
      ** Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise [http://www.crowneplazasurfersparadise.com.au/]

  • filter_dramaStay safe
    As with all beaches in Queensland you need to swim between the Red & Yellow flags at all times. These flags mark the safest area of water in which to swim & also the area in which the lifeguards are supervising. Many lives have been lost due to people not swimming in the marked area.

    Surfers Paradise, as with all other clubbing areas, can have its fair share of alcohol related problems as drunks stumble out of clubs (or are not let in to them due to the 3AM lockout law). Best to be mindful.
  • filter_dramaGet out
    Go anywhere else on the Gold Coast, even if it's just a walk down the beach to Broadbeach. If you confine yourself to Surfers for the duration of your stay you haven't actually seen the Gold Coast.
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