Southport Things to Do

Robert Ripley devoted his life to collecting amazing artefacts, stories and oddities of nature, and creating illusions. Stand beside models of the world's tallest man at 2.72 metres tall and the world's fattest man at 636 kilog... more

Daredevils will want to experience the biggest rush of adrenalin with the Bungee Rocket. How does a skyward ejection: zero to 50 metres in 1.3 seconds, sound to you? The blood rushes to your feet then speeds back to your face a... more

Picture yourself relaxing on the open air sundeck of the luxurious "Shangri-La Princess" or "Spirit of Paradise", absorbing the splendour of the magnificent waterways of the Gold Coast while cruising to the delightful Sanctuary... more

Found directly beneath the Iluka Apartments, Billy's Beach House Hotel is a never-ending hive of activity. The interior makes sure you remember that you are near the beach, with a vast collection of surf life-saving paraphernal... more

The nightlife heart of Surfers Paradise is Orchid Avenue and at its tip is the Avenue Restaurant. The restaurant oozes across the sidewalk in a sizzling combination of sexy suntans and coastal elegance. Candles on every table,... more

Easily noticeable thanks to its five-storey high Gibson guitar; the Hard Rock Cafe is one of Surfers Paradise's culinary highlights. The upstairs restaurant offers a huge open-air eating area where you can enjoy the Gold Coast'... more

This park lets us enjoy seeing Australian wildlife in natural habitat enclosures, with rare and threatened species featured. One exciting display is the platypus in the amazing Nocturnal House. A real thrill is the salt-water c... more

Fine dining is to be found at the Terrace Cafe within Parkroyal Surfers Paradise Hotel, in the heart of Surfers Paradise, Jade marble and soft pink furnishings, aided by delicately filtered light through shutters, all make for... more

A great adventure it is as you travel firstly the roads, along the famous Surfer's Paradise Esplanade, and then -into the water to explore the river and canals. The kids will love it, and so will the young at heart! This amphib... more

Prepare yourself for an evening of terror and comedy all rolled into one! Ride the ghost train into the "Theatre of Vampires". Weird characters constantly entertain you with their horror antics during a two-hour comedy cabaret... more