Peppermint Lodge Guidebook
Food scene
A must see venue where all the locals like to go! Situated in a laneway in Miami, the event is part market, part street food, part pop up, part festival of food. A great experience. Open from 5 to 9.30pm on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday only.
394 locals recommend
Miami Marketta
23 Hillcrest ParadeA must see venue where all the locals like to go! Situated in a laneway in Miami, the event is part market, part street food, part pop up, part festival of food. A great experience. Open from 5 to 9.30pm on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday only.
Restaurants & Bars
So many different cuisines to choose from. Its so hard to know what to eat around Nobbys but we don't think you will be disappointed. Read the reviews and see for yourself!!!
Boasts beautiful panoramic 180 degree views from Surfers Paradise out to the Pacific Ocean and down to Coolangatta. Offering pub style menu. Sports Bar. Gaming. TAB.
45 locals recommend
Nobby's Beach Surf Club
25 Albatross AveBoasts beautiful panoramic 180 degree views from Surfers Paradise out to the Pacific Ocean and down to Coolangatta. Offering pub style menu. Sports Bar. Gaming. TAB.
Cool chain for burgers and sliders made from carefully sourced produce, plus low-carb options. Great place to sit to people watch and enjoy a beer and burger.
6 locals recommend
Grill'd Nobby Beach
2215 Gold Coast HwyCool chain for burgers and sliders made from carefully sourced produce, plus low-carb options. Great place to sit to people watch and enjoy a beer and burger.
Serving fresh Cali-style Mexican & cocktail jugs till late and live DJ on weekends. Great Sunday sessions and it gets pretty busy so its a good idea to book in advance.
MexiCali Bar Y Taqueria
2223 Gold Coast HighwayServing fresh Cali-style Mexican & cocktail jugs till late and live DJ on weekends. Great Sunday sessions and it gets pretty busy so its a good idea to book in advance.
A popular place to savour the taste of some of the best boutique beers with food that complements beer!
47 locals recommend
Bine Bar & Dining
28 Chairlift AveA popular place to savour the taste of some of the best boutique beers with food that complements beer!
A popular hangout for locals. Casual and funky venue with outdoor seating serving tapas, pizzas and a wide selection of drinks including craft beers, wines and cocktails.
49 locals recommend
Nobbys Arc
28 Chairlift AveA popular hangout for locals. Casual and funky venue with outdoor seating serving tapas, pizzas and a wide selection of drinks including craft beers, wines and cocktails.
Relaxed place for pastas, pizzas and risotto, plus weekly specials and gluten-free options. Family friendly atmosphere.
20 locals recommend
Romanas Italian Restaurant
2233 Gold Coast HwyRelaxed place for pastas, pizzas and risotto, plus weekly specials and gluten-free options. Family friendly atmosphere.
Authentic Italian cuisine, expect woodfired pizza, handmade pasta, great knowledge on delicious Italian wines & cocktails.
30 locals recommend
Gemellini
2247 Gold Coast HwyAuthentic Italian cuisine, expect woodfired pizza, handmade pasta, great knowledge on delicious Italian wines & cocktails.
Ally Chow is a modern-Asian eatery and bar in Nobby Beach, serving share food inspired by a range of cuisines from Thai to Vietnamese, Japanese and Chinese. We have to say this is our most favourite restaurant in Nobby Beach. The food and atmosphere is divine!
12 locals recommend
Ally chow
2215 Gold Coast HwyAlly Chow is a modern-Asian eatery and bar in Nobby Beach, serving share food inspired by a range of cuisines from Thai to Vietnamese, Japanese and Chinese. We have to say this is our most favourite restaurant in Nobby Beach. The food and atmosphere is divine!
Funky Japanese restaurant, delicious dishes at very affordable prices, and great service.
6 locals recommend
Hachi Japanese
2249 Gold Coast HwyFunky Japanese restaurant, delicious dishes at very affordable prices, and great service.
Rated 5 stars on the web, we think this is the best Thai restaurant on the Gold Coast. Limited seating and it does get very busy so reservations are highly recommend if you want to dine in. And if you are taking away, not much wait time and prices are very reasonable here at this little hidden gem.
More Thai At Nobby ( Mermaid Beach)
Rated 5 stars on the web, we think this is the best Thai restaurant on the Gold Coast. Limited seating and it does get very busy so reservations are highly recommend if you want to dine in. And if you are taking away, not much wait time and prices are very reasonable here at this little hidden gem.
Absolutely brimming with Japanese soul food, Okazu offers convenient meals to go and casual dining indoors in their cosy space with ample people watching views. Equal parts authentic and god damn cute, these guys are serious about offering you a laid back Japanese, yet totally GC, experience. With their signature ‘you make miso happy’ neon sign and rustic seating nooks, you’ll be grinning ear to ear each and every time you step foot into this place.
Okazu Sushi Bar
2223 Gold Coast HwyAbsolutely brimming with Japanese soul food, Okazu offers convenient meals to go and casual dining indoors in their cosy space with ample people watching views. Equal parts authentic and god damn cute, these guys are serious about offering you a laid back Japanese, yet totally GC, experience. With their signature ‘you make miso happy’ neon sign and rustic seating nooks, you’ll be grinning ear to ear each and every time you step foot into this place.
General
You will find just about everything you need at the Nobby Beach shopping precinct, or at the Waterways Shopping Centre which is not too far away. Just ask us if you are looking for anything else, we can steer you in the right direction.
A very well stocked supermarket with fruit and veg, all essentials and a really good deli. Hot chickens and a great variety of hot snacks available. Best chicken nibblets in town. ATM in wall available here.
14 locals recommend
Spano's IGA Mermaid Waters
Karbunya StreetA very well stocked supermarket with fruit and veg, all essentials and a really good deli. Hot chickens and a great variety of hot snacks available. Best chicken nibblets in town. ATM in wall available here.
BWS Nobbys Beach Gold Coast Hwy
2223 Gold Coast HwyNobby Beach Chempro Chemist
2211 Gold Coast HwyPharmacy open 8am to 8pm every day. Attached to doctor's clinic.
Australia Post
8-10 Cavill AveFor more than 19 years, Rare Groove Records has been fulfilling music buffs’ love for alternate artists, hard-to-find and imported vinyls, re-issued albums and classic collections.
Rare Groove
2241B Gold Coast HwyFor more than 19 years, Rare Groove Records has been fulfilling music buffs’ love for alternate artists, hard-to-find and imported vinyls, re-issued albums and classic collections.
Foster's Bakery
2227 Gold Coast HwyBEST pies on the coast!!!
Leading health food store supplying natural and organic wholefoods including supplements and naturopath services. Walking distance.
8 locals recommend
Flannerys Miami
44 Gold Coast HwyLeading health food store supplying natural and organic wholefoods including supplements and naturopath services. Walking distance.
Quirky and girly boutique with a bit of edge. Boho/beach style clothing for women.
6 locals recommend
About A Girl
2211 Gold Coast HwyQuirky and girly boutique with a bit of edge. Boho/beach style clothing for women.
An independent family jeweller with over 40 years' experience in the beautiful world of fine jewellery.
My Jewellery Shop
2231 Gold Coast HwyAn independent family jeweller with over 40 years' experience in the beautiful world of fine jewellery.
New Lengths Hair & Beauty
2211 Gold Coast HwyHair & Beauty Salon.
Old Sport Barbershop Nobby Beach
2237 Gold Coast HwyOld school barber serving beer!
Beauty By The Beach
2227 Gold Coast HwyBeauty salon.
LOVELOXX Hair & Extensions
2249 Gold Coast HwyHairdresser.
Highly recommended by many. 5 star Google reviews.
6 locals recommend
Australian School of Meditation and Yoga
2532 Gold Coast HighwayHighly recommended by many. 5 star Google reviews.
Waterways Seafoods
Sunshine BoulevardExcellent dentist with many years of experience and super friendly team.
Splash Laundromat Mermaid
64 Karbunya StLaundromat.
Snap Fitness 24/7 Miami
2160 Gold Coast HwyGym.
Surfboard Empire Nobbys
Surf shop stocking surboards, mens surf wear and accessories.
Local Activities
Fun things to do if you are sporty or need a bit of entertainment other than eating or beach activities!
Burleigh Golf Club
Welcoming both members and guests, Burleigh Golf Club offers first class golfing and clubhouse facilities. Test your skills with a round of nine and walk around the ‘woodland’ forest grounds.
8 locals recommend
Burleigh Golf Club
114 Albion AveBurleigh Golf Club
Welcoming both members and guests, Burleigh Golf Club offers first class golfing and clubhouse facilities. Test your skills with a round of nine and walk around the ‘woodland’ forest grounds.
For swim carnivals, training and leisure this is one of Australia’s best facilities. Swim with some of Australia’s elite athletes training under Denis Cotterell. (Coach to Grant Hackett and many more elite athletes). Great kids wadding pool with a slide and sprinklers.
6 locals recommend
Miami Aquatic Centre
80 Pacific AveFor swim carnivals, training and leisure this is one of Australia’s best facilities. Swim with some of Australia’s elite athletes training under Denis Cotterell. (Coach to Grant Hackett and many more elite athletes). Great kids wadding pool with a slide and sprinklers.
Looking for an exciting children’s play centre to enjoy for the day? Doodlebugs is only a 15 minute walk from Peppermint Lodge. A great place to go if it is too hot out or too wet to be out. Great indoor play equipment and a café serving food and drinks.
Doodlebugs
54 Paradise AveLooking for an exciting children’s play centre to enjoy for the day? Doodlebugs is only a 15 minute walk from Peppermint Lodge. A great place to go if it is too hot out or too wet to be out. Great indoor play equipment and a café serving food and drinks.
Only a three minute drive north from Nobby Beach. You can test your putt putt skills at Mermaid Beach's Mini Golf. Fun for all ages!
68 locals recommend
Putt Putt Golf Mermaid Beach
2492 Gold Coast HwyOnly a three minute drive north from Nobby Beach. You can test your putt putt skills at Mermaid Beach's Mini Golf. Fun for all ages!
Crowned as the largest shopping centre in Queensland. Pacific Fair has been transformed into a world-class shopping destination.
You can take the bus there, it is only a 5 minute bus ride up the Gold Coast Highway, or just ride there.
32 locals recommend
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker BoulevardCrowned as the largest shopping centre in Queensland. Pacific Fair has been transformed into a world-class shopping destination.
You can take the bus there, it is only a 5 minute bus ride up the Gold Coast Highway, or just ride there.
Coming alive every first and third Sunday of the month at neighbouring Burleigh Heads State School. The Village Markets are buzzing with boutique local arts and crafts, live music and positive energy. You can ride there, or catch a bus or Uber. It’s where all the locals hang out!
71 locals recommend
The Village Markets
1750 Gold Coast HwyComing alive every first and third Sunday of the month at neighbouring Burleigh Heads State School. The Village Markets are buzzing with boutique local arts and crafts, live music and positive energy. You can ride there, or catch a bus or Uber. It’s where all the locals hang out!
Located less than 10 minutes north of Nobby Beach, the Star Casino is bursting with vibrant first-class entertainment’, iconic bars, award-winning dining options and the exciting 24-hour casino. Test your luck with a night at The Star.
532 locals recommend
The Star Gold Coast Casino
1 Casino DrLocated less than 10 minutes north of Nobby Beach, the Star Casino is bursting with vibrant first-class entertainment’, iconic bars, award-winning dining options and the exciting 24-hour casino. Test your luck with a night at The Star.
Local Sightseeing
Our most amazing local attraction is the natural beauty that surrounds us. Beach walks, look outs, ocean, creeks and parks!
Ride or walk along the beach on the esplanade to the Miami Headland. Walk up the steps for breathtaking views from Surfers Paradise to Coolangatta, and views to the Gold Coast Hinterland. Then grab breakfast or lunch at Piccolos Café.
Lores Bonney Lookout
Ride or walk along the beach on the esplanade to the Miami Headland. Walk up the steps for breathtaking views from Surfers Paradise to Coolangatta, and views to the Gold Coast Hinterland. Then grab breakfast or lunch at Piccolos Café.
Get amongst nature and enjoy a walk through the National Park. Enjoy sweeping coastal views at one of the coasts’ most iconic surf spots. Cool off with a swim in the Tallebudgera Creek afterwards, then admire a stunning sunset over Burleigh Beach on the hill. Enjoy dinner and drinks as you watch the surfers riding the waves from the Pavilion Beach Bar.
10 locals recommend
Burleigh Head National Park
Goodwin TerraceGet amongst nature and enjoy a walk through the National Park. Enjoy sweeping coastal views at one of the coasts’ most iconic surf spots. Cool off with a swim in the Tallebudgera Creek afterwards, then admire a stunning sunset over Burleigh Beach on the hill. Enjoy dinner and drinks as you watch the surfers riding the waves from the Pavilion Beach Bar.
Pizzey Park Sports Complex
This open-air sports and recreation precinct is a sport lover's paradise, with a skate park, aquatic centre and walking tracks on vast parkland surrounded by sporting fields - a great place to watch the locals sports.
20 locals recommend
Pizzey Park Skate Park
Bardon AvenuePizzey Park Sports Complex
This open-air sports and recreation precinct is a sport lover's paradise, with a skate park, aquatic centre and walking tracks on vast parkland surrounded by sporting fields - a great place to watch the locals sports.
Broadbeach balances a relaxed atmosphere with sophisticated accommodation, stylish shopping precincts and a thriving dining and events scene. Take your pick from fine dining feasts, casual alfresco cafes, stylish bars and a vibrant nightlife.
The scenic beachfront and sprawling seaside parklands host regular outdoor events including live music, (Blues on Broadbeach and Groundwater Country Music Festival are two annual favourites) food festivals and weekly markets. Indulge in some retail therapy at shopping mecca, Pacific Fair, or enjoy the entertainment precinct, dining, bars and casino at The Star Gold Coast.
Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia
Broadbeach balances a relaxed atmosphere with sophisticated accommodation, stylish shopping precincts and a thriving dining and events scene. Take your pick from fine dining feasts, casual alfresco cafes, stylish bars and a vibrant nightlife.
The scenic beachfront and sprawling seaside parklands host regular outdoor events including live music, (Blues on Broadbeach and Groundwater Country Music Festival are two annual favourites) food festivals and weekly markets. Indulge in some retail therapy at shopping mecca, Pacific Fair, or enjoy the entertainment precinct, dining, bars and casino at The Star Gold Coast.
Surfers Paradise is a seaside resort on Queensland's Gold Coast in eastern Australia. It's known for its high-rise skyline and Surfers Paradise Beach, which hosts a popular market several evenings a week. Along Cavill Avenue are shops, cafes and lively nightclubs. The towering Q1 building, with its Sky Point observation deck, offers panoramic ocean and city views.
248 locals recommend
Surfers Paradise Beach
Surfers Paradise is a seaside resort on Queensland's Gold Coast in eastern Australia. It's known for its high-rise skyline and Surfers Paradise Beach, which hosts a popular market several evenings a week. Along Cavill Avenue are shops, cafes and lively nightclubs. The towering Q1 building, with its Sky Point observation deck, offers panoramic ocean and city views.
Sightseeing a little further away
You will need a car to see these places but they are definately worth a visit. Coach tours, transfers and buses are available to take you there. Please ask us if you need any information on how to get there.
This family friendly wildlife sanctuary provides rare and unforgettable up-close animal experiences and better yet, it’s only 15-minutes south of Peppermint Lodge.
786 locals recommend
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
28 Tomewin StThis family friendly wildlife sanctuary provides rare and unforgettable up-close animal experiences and better yet, it’s only 15-minutes south of Peppermint Lodge.
Enjoy the thrills of the Theme Parks! MovieWorld, Wet n Wild, SeaWorld, White Water World, Dreamworld. The Gold Coast is famous for fun and why not pay visit to some of the greatest theme parks in the country.
7 locals recommend
Theme Park Ticket Desk
Enjoy the thrills of the Theme Parks! MovieWorld, Wet n Wild, SeaWorld, White Water World, Dreamworld. The Gold Coast is famous for fun and why not pay visit to some of the greatest theme parks in the country.
Paradise Country is an authentic Australian farm experience on the Gold Coast with animal encounters, activities and live shows for the whole family to enjoy.
93 locals recommend
Paradise Country
Production DriveParadise Country is an authentic Australian farm experience on the Gold Coast with animal encounters, activities and live shows for the whole family to enjoy.
The Australian Outback Spectacular is an Australiana dinner and show package featuring many Australian animals, songs and bush tucker.
16 locals recommend
Australian Outback Spectacular
Entertainment RoadThe Australian Outback Spectacular is an Australiana dinner and show package featuring many Australian animals, songs and bush tucker.
A part of Springbrook National Park, Cougal Cascades is home to a stunning waterfall and an easy, but beautiful, rainforest walk.
27 locals recommend
Cougal Cascades
A part of Springbrook National Park, Cougal Cascades is home to a stunning waterfall and an easy, but beautiful, rainforest walk.
There is a variety of natural and man-made attractions on offer, including the glow worm tours and the ever-popular hang gliders lookout where you can fly like an eagle on a tandem hang glider or just sit and soak up the view.
Nature lovers, thrill seekers and all in-between, will find much to do – no one goes home disappointed. Take a rope course challenge, enjoy the thrill of fossicking for thundereggs, treetop walks, horse-riding trails, soar across the rainforest canyon on a zip line tour, have family fun on an adventure mini golf course, overlook the rainforest canopy at Skywalk and more.
Sample wineries, local breweries and the TM Distillery or simply amble along one of the many walks, shop for treasures on Gallery Walk, and enjoy the delights of handmade fudge and ice-cream. The Botanic Gardens is open all year round, there are great bookshops, art galleries or enjoy a game of bowls or golf!
564 locals recommend
Tamborine Mountain
There is a variety of natural and man-made attractions on offer, including the glow worm tours and the ever-popular hang gliders lookout where you can fly like an eagle on a tandem hang glider or just sit and soak up the view.
Nature lovers, thrill seekers and all in-between, will find much to do – no one goes home disappointed. Take a rope course challenge, enjoy the thrill of fossicking for thundereggs, treetop walks, horse-riding trails, soar across the rainforest canyon on a zip line tour, have family fun on an adventure mini golf course, overlook the rainforest canopy at Skywalk and more.
Sample wineries, local breweries and the TM Distillery or simply amble along one of the many walks, shop for treasures on Gallery Walk, and enjoy the delights of handmade fudge and ice-cream. The Botanic Gardens is open all year round, there are great bookshops, art galleries or enjoy a game of bowls or golf!
Visit Springbrook National Park for its bushwalks with breathtaking panoramic views, lush rainforest, cascading waterfalls and amazing wildlife. See the glow worms at dusk at Natural Bridge.
365 locals recommend
Springbrook National Park
Old School RoadVisit Springbrook National Park for its bushwalks with breathtaking panoramic views, lush rainforest, cascading waterfalls and amazing wildlife. See the glow worms at dusk at Natural Bridge.
Byron Bay is a coastal town in the southeastern Australian state of New South Wales. It’s a popular holiday destination, known for its beaches, surfing and scuba diving sites. Cape Byron State Conservation Park is on a headland with a lighthouse. Between June and November, humpback whales can be spotted from headland viewpoints such as the Captain Cook Lookout.
530 locals recommend
Byron Bay
Byron Bay is a coastal town in the southeastern Australian state of New South Wales. It’s a popular holiday destination, known for its beaches, surfing and scuba diving sites. Cape Byron State Conservation Park is on a headland with a lighthouse. Between June and November, humpback whales can be spotted from headland viewpoints such as the Captain Cook Lookout.