Where:

Surfers Paradise, Goldcoast

Queensland, Australia

Last Visited:

Rob and Clare visited in 2003

Why Go:

Surfers Paradise is the vacation area less than a hour south of Brisbane. The beaches are long, and the weather great.

Highlights:

• Beaches: It is best to visit the beach in the morning, as later in the day the shadows from the high rise buildings will start to creep across the beach. Shopping: after the beach, you should be ready to do some shopping
• Nightlife: after the beaches and shopping, it is time to visit the numerous bars and restaurants.

Lowlights:

• High rise city: late afternoon the shadows are cast over the beaches.
• Lots of tourists

Eating & Drinking:

• Heaps to choose from. The Hard Rock Cafe is a landmark place to eat.

Other things you should know about:

• Surfers is a nice place to visit for a break if you are in the area, but there are plenty of nicer, more secluded beaches to be found along this coast.

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