

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Cavill Avenue, a popular place for shoppers in Surfers Paradise. Splash some more cash at Centro Surfers Paradise, Chevron Renaissance, and Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets.

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Surfers Paradise Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from central Gold Coast. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Budds Beach, Northcliffe Beach, and Narrowneck Beach, located nearby.