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Arts & Culture
If you feel like indulging in a little culture, Gold Coast art Centre always has something on: from theatre to cinema, to ballet and Opera or classical music.
396 locals recommend
HOTA, Home of the Arts
135 Bundall RdIf you feel like indulging in a little culture, Gold Coast art Centre always has something on: from theatre to cinema, to ballet and Opera or classical music.
Shopping
Just 5 monies drive from our home, you will find Robina Town Centre. Plenty of shops and services and a very nice Cinema (including Gold Class) In the section : 'The Kitchens' you will find numerous of international cuisines to enjoy!
212 locals recommend
Robina Town Centre
Robina Town Centre DriveJust 5 monies drive from our home, you will find Robina Town Centre. Plenty of shops and services and a very nice Cinema (including Gold Class) In the section : 'The Kitchens' you will find numerous of international cuisines to enjoy!
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker Blvdlargest shopping centre in the southern hemisphere
Marina Mirage station
Upmarket shopping and lush restaurants
Groceries
Just 30 second walk from lour home, you will find Aldi.
Happy shopping. We have reusable bags above the fridge if you would like to use those :-)
18 locals recommend
ALDI Varsity Lakes
1 S Bay DrJust 30 second walk from lour home, you will find Aldi.
Happy shopping. We have reusable bags above the fridge if you would like to use those :-)
Other
One of two private Universities in Australia. Beautiful grounds to enjoy, good library and nice vibe!
31 locals recommend
Bond University station
One of two private Universities in Australia. Beautiful grounds to enjoy, good library and nice vibe!
many sport facilities such as rowing, SUP, kayak, yoga, mediation - there is also a very small beach and a ramp where you can put a boat on the lake
Sports House at Varsity Lakes
337 Christine Avemany sport facilities such as rowing, SUP, kayak, yoga, mediation - there is also a very small beach and a ramp where you can put a boat on the lake
Food scene
short and gorgeous walk along the lake from our place. This Cafe has authentic French pastries and delicious the breakfast options.
8 locals recommend
Old Paris Cafe
228 Varsity Paradeshort and gorgeous walk along the lake from our place. This Cafe has authentic French pastries and delicious the breakfast options.
This fabulous cafe is a only 10-12 minutes walk along the lake form our place. Blackboard is definitely one of my favourite places. They serve the most amazing breakfast and they have their own coffee brand, made by experienced baristas.
14 locals recommend
Blackboard Varsity
240 Varsity ParadeThis fabulous cafe is a only 10-12 minutes walk along the lake form our place. Blackboard is definitely one of my favourite places. They serve the most amazing breakfast and they have their own coffee brand, made by experienced baristas.
Miami Marketta is open from 5PM till 11PM. On can enjoy live music while tasting the flavours of the world with food stand from many different countries. Always a super nice atmosphere. Also try the newly opened Gin-bar!!
394 locals recommend
Miami Marketta
23 Hillcrest ParadeMiami Marketta is open from 5PM till 11PM. On can enjoy live music while tasting the flavours of the world with food stand from many different countries. Always a super nice atmosphere. Also try the newly opened Gin-bar!!
Straight down Christine avenue (5-minutes by bus) Nice breakfast and lunches in a relaxed setting
188 locals recommend
The Paddock Bakery
20 Hibiscus HavenStraight down Christine avenue (5-minutes by bus) Nice breakfast and lunches in a relaxed setting
Oscar Italia
190 Varsity ParadeBest Italian in the hood :-) and super friendly service!
cosy street in the heart of Burleigh Heads with plenty of great restaurants and little shops. Very Vibey!!
18 locals recommend
James Street
James Streetcosy street in the heart of Burleigh Heads with plenty of great restaurants and little shops. Very Vibey!!
Burleigh Pavilion
43 Goodwin Terracefabulous views and delicious cocktails
Jitlada Thai Cuisine
Varsity ParadeExcellent authentic Thai food
Bond Sushi
201 Varsity ParadeDelicious and fresh
Nearby beaches
Just a 10-minute bus ride down the road (3.8km)
this is the closest beach from our place. Super easy to get to. Just take the bus 765 at Aldi (10-minute) get off at the end of Christine Avenue, cross the Gold Coast highway and walk down Fifth Avenue - Now you can see the beach!
79 locals recommend
North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Supporters Club
293 The Esplanadethis is the closest beach from our place. Super easy to get to. Just take the bus 765 at Aldi (10-minute) get off at the end of Christine Avenue, cross the Gold Coast highway and walk down Fifth Avenue - Now you can see the beach!
World famous beach break - perfect for a surf! Has an epic vibe and also has great little shops and restaurants
260 locals recommend
Burleigh Heads
World famous beach break - perfect for a surf! Has an epic vibe and also has great little shops and restaurants
Tallebudgera Offleash Dog Beach - No Fence
1511 Gold Coast HwyGorgeous and protected from the wind
super nice place for a picnic, SUP and kayaking (rentals available)
167 locals recommend
Tallebudgera Creek
1544 Gold Coast Hwysuper nice place for a picnic, SUP and kayaking (rentals available)