Guidebook for Southport
Food Scene
The barista coffee is sensational, food delicious, good vibe and lovely owners. Time and again the quality remains on point. Note: there may be a queue as it's so popular.
10 minute walk to Musgrave Avenue
A trendy foodie scene in Chirn Park so lots of choices
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Daark Espresso
41 Musgrave AveThe barista coffee is sensational, food delicious, good vibe and lovely owners. Time and again the quality remains on point. Note: there may be a queue as it's so popular.
10 minute walk to Musgrave Avenue
A trendy foodie scene in Chirn Park so lots of choices
Lots of restaurants, bars and cafes to choose from. Sometimes night markets Google for info.
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Chinatown
Lots of restaurants, bars and cafes to choose from. Sometimes night markets Google for info.
You'll need an Uber cab to get to 23 Hillcrest Parade Miami as this is a locals "fave hangout". Miami Marketta features street food from around the world. Wine and cocktail bar are open to compliment your meal. Check out the guide for live music on offer. A super fun and chilled out place to spend a Wednesday, Friday or Saturday night. See open times usually from 5pm on.
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Miami Marketta
23 Hillcrest ParadeYou'll need an Uber cab to get to 23 Hillcrest Parade Miami as this is a locals "fave hangout". Miami Marketta features street food from around the world. Wine and cocktail bar are open to compliment your meal. Check out the guide for live music on offer. A super fun and chilled out place to spend a Wednesday, Friday or Saturday night. See open times usually from 5pm on.
Drinks & Nightlife
There's something for everyone from night clubbing to sitting with an ice cream and people watching Cavill Mall never fails to entertain. Open all hours. All kinds of wonderful to be seen in this iconic strip. Easy bus or car ride away
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Cavill Mall Surfers Paradise
Cavill AvenueThere's something for everyone from night clubbing to sitting with an ice cream and people watching Cavill Mall never fails to entertain. Open all hours. All kinds of wonderful to be seen in this iconic strip. Easy bus or car ride away
Tonic on Chirn was voted Gold Coasts no. 1 tapas and cocktail bar. Stylish bar with pressed metal panels and wood crate wine shelves. A hip spot open Tues to Sunday late afternoon until late. Check out their "What's On" to see live music on offer and mid-week specials
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Tonic on Chirn
37 Musgrave AveTonic on Chirn was voted Gold Coasts no. 1 tapas and cocktail bar. Stylish bar with pressed metal panels and wood crate wine shelves. A hip spot open Tues to Sunday late afternoon until late. Check out their "What's On" to see live music on offer and mid-week specials
Sightseeing
Iconic Sea World is a marine mammal park, oceanarium and theme park. The park opens 9:30am , rides at 10:00am and closes at 5:00pm. If you love water or water animals this is definitely a must see.
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Seaworld Drive
Seaworld DriveIconic Sea World is a marine mammal park, oceanarium and theme park. The park opens 9:30am , rides at 10:00am and closes at 5:00pm. If you love water or water animals this is definitely a must see.
Shopping
Markets that let you soak in the iconic Surfers Paradise beach and do some shopping for that unusual or one-off gift in the 100+ stalls on offer. Operates 4:00pm - 9:00pm
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Surfers Paradise Beer Garden
Orchid AvenueMarkets that let you soak in the iconic Surfers Paradise beach and do some shopping for that unusual or one-off gift in the 100+ stalls on offer. Operates 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Just an 8 minute walk and you have access to major supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, cinema, medical facilities, shops, ATMs, public transport, telephone credit or sim card purchases
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Australia Fair Shopping Centre
42 Marine ParadeJust an 8 minute walk and you have access to major supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, cinema, medical facilities, shops, ATMs, public transport, telephone credit or sim card purchases
A shopaholics idea of a good day out, Harbour Town is a large shopping outlet featuring sale of major global brands, fresh produce, Woolworths, pharmacy, small eateries and a 14 screen cinema. 147/189 Brisbane Rd, Biggera Waters.
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Harbour Town Premium Outlets
147-189 Brisbane RdA shopaholics idea of a good day out, Harbour Town is a large shopping outlet featuring sale of major global brands, fresh produce, Woolworths, pharmacy, small eateries and a 14 screen cinema. 147/189 Brisbane Rd, Biggera Waters.
Entertainment & Activities
A short walk from your Air bnb on the Broadwater side of Marine Parade are world class Broadwater Parklands. Take a picinic, go for a swim, fish off the jetty, use free barbecue or wifi facilities. Children love the bouncy pillow, rock pools, play equipment and bike track. Keep an eye out for free activities and events happening by searching Broadwater Parklands calendar of events. Joggers and walkers are in for a treat as you can traverse for kilometres north or south.
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Broadwater Parklands station
A short walk from your Air bnb on the Broadwater side of Marine Parade are world class Broadwater Parklands. Take a picinic, go for a swim, fish off the jetty, use free barbecue or wifi facilities. Children love the bouncy pillow, rock pools, play equipment and bike track. Keep an eye out for free activities and events happening by searching Broadwater Parklands calendar of events. Joggers and walkers are in for a treat as you can traverse for kilometres north or south.
Parks & Nature
It's fascinating to see the pelicans gliding in the air and skimming the water as they gather to enjoy a feed. Sit outside Charis seafood on 371 Marine Parade Labrador.
Around a 30 minute walk north along the Broadwater from our house.
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Charis Seafoods
371 Marine ParadeIt's fascinating to see the pelicans gliding in the air and skimming the water as they gather to enjoy a feed. Sit outside Charis seafood on 371 Marine Parade Labrador.
Around a 30 minute walk north along the Broadwater from our house.
Arts & Culture
City Gallery presents a "lively program of exhibitions and events within The Arts Centre building" and extends out into the parklands of the Cultural Precinct.
The gallery is currently undergoing a massive and very exciting transformation. Go to the gallery website to see What's On and opening times
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The Arts Centre Gold Coast station
City Gallery presents a "lively program of exhibitions and events within The Arts Centre building" and extends out into the parklands of the Cultural Precinct.
The gallery is currently undergoing a massive and very exciting transformation. Go to the gallery website to see What's On and opening times