It's gaudy, it's flashy, it's loud and it's exhausting, but above all it's great fun in the sun. This is what makes Surfer's Paradise a hugely popular stop-off backpackers exploring the east coast of Australia. Part of the country's breathtaking Gold Coast, Surfer's is party central and Australia's most popular holiday destination thanks to its seemingly never ending beaches, glorious weather, great shopping, world-class theme parks and nightlife to rival any other city in the country.
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Download GuideSurfers Paradise did not live up to my expectations. There really wasn't that much to do during the days. And the night life was disappointing. The night clubs where really pretensions with strict dress codes and cranky guards. I still went out every night because there wasn't anything else to do.
Insider Tip:Stay a two days and move on.
You really have got the best of both worlds in Surfers Paradise, beach bumming it during the day & followed by awesome city nights out. The choice of places to eat & drink are massive!! I found a ladies night in Sin City & managed to get totally drunk on only $10!!
Insider Tip:Watch out for the Metre Maids!!
I really dont understand why its called SURFers Paradise, theres NO surf, but great place to chill, party and go out, dont forget Dreamworld and Wet and Wild!
Was cool, but just like any other beach town. Nothin special. Prices were outragous! I paid 16.00AU, for a salad!
everything was fantastic but i arrived appearantly on the coldest weekend in the last 26 years so there werent any water sports of surfing but getting to dreamworld and transportation wasnt confusing at all.
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