Guidebook for Southport

Rebecca
Guidebook for Southport

Arts & Culture

Friday, Wednesday and Sunday 4pm to 9pm
259 locals recommend
Surfers Paradise Beer Garden
Orchid Avenue
259 locals recommend
Friday, Wednesday and Sunday 4pm to 9pm
First Saturday every month 4pm to 8pm vibrant Asian inspired street food and entertainment scene with a range of international cuisines available
30 locals recommend
Chinatown
30 locals recommend
First Saturday every month 4pm to 8pm vibrant Asian inspired street food and entertainment scene with a range of international cuisines available
Boomerang Art - Original Aboriginal Art for Sale
13 William Street
Art House cinema; Theatre; Art Gallery; Farmers' markets every Sunday morning; salt water swimming lake; picnic areas; parklands
396 locals recommend
HOTA, Home of the Arts
135 Bundall Rd
396 locals recommend
Art House cinema; Theatre; Art Gallery; Farmers' markets every Sunday morning; salt water swimming lake; picnic areas; parklands

Shopping

Open 7 days per week Pacific Fair is Queensland’s newest shopping and dining destination, offering collection of luxury, iconic global brands and leading Australian retailers. Pacific Fair offers 400 stores including world’s best known brands, all set amongst tropical landscapes and a unique outdoor ambience. Events cinema complex. Dine until late with over 20 casual and fine–dining restaurants in The Resort, The Patio and The Boulevard. A complimentary first–class Visitor Lounge offering luggage storage lockers, showers and amenities, coach set down, free WiFi and a quiet room is available for all visitors to enjoy. 3 min walk from Broadbeach South light rail terminal.
1254 locals recommend
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker Blvd
1254 locals recommend
Open 7 days per week Pacific Fair is Queensland’s newest shopping and dining destination, offering collection of luxury, iconic global brands and leading Australian retailers. Pacific Fair offers 400 stores including world’s best known brands, all set amongst tropical landscapes and a unique outdoor ambience. Events cinema complex. Dine until late with over 20 casual and fine–dining restaurants in The Resort, The Patio and The Boulevard. A complimentary first–class Visitor Lounge offering luggage storage lockers, showers and amenities, coach set down, free WiFi and a quiet room is available for all visitors to enjoy. 3 min walk from Broadbeach South light rail terminal.
7am to 9pm Monday to Saturday, 7am to 6pm Sunday. Bottle shop. Thai, Japanese, Italian, Chinese restaurants, pizza, coffee shop serving Campos coffee.
15 locals recommend
Woolworths
42 Marine Parade
15 locals recommend
7am to 9pm Monday to Saturday, 7am to 6pm Sunday. Bottle shop. Thai, Japanese, Italian, Chinese restaurants, pizza, coffee shop serving Campos coffee.

Getting Around

We are located right at Broadwater Parklands light rail station. Light rail from Broadbeach South interchange via Surfers Paradise, Broadwater Parklands then through to Griffith University, Gold Coast University Hospital to Brisbane rail connection at Helensvale station. Frequency Monday to Friday 5am to midnight; Weekends 24 hours. For cheaper fares purchase a GoCard available all stations.
72 locals recommend
Broadwater Parklands station
72 locals recommend
We are located right at Broadwater Parklands light rail station. Light rail from Broadbeach South interchange via Surfers Paradise, Broadwater Parklands then through to Griffith University, Gold Coast University Hospital to Brisbane rail connection at Helensvale station. Frequency Monday to Friday 5am to midnight; Weekends 24 hours. For cheaper fares purchase a GoCard available all stations.
Uber operates in Gold Coast and Brisbane regions with waiting areas at both airports
9 locals recommend
Uber Greenlight
252 Montague Rd
9 locals recommend
Uber operates in Gold Coast and Brisbane regions with waiting areas at both airports
Select Transport Options on website for detailed transfer information including airport bus 777 which connects direct to light rail at Broadbeach South interchange. There is an Uber waiting area at Gold Coast airport.
241 locals recommend
Gold Coast Airport
Eastern Avenue
241 locals recommend
Select Transport Options on website for detailed transfer information including airport bus 777 which connects direct to light rail at Broadbeach South interchange. There is an Uber waiting area at Gold Coast airport.
Select Transport Options for detailed information about public and private transfer options. Catch Air train from Brisbane airport to Helensvale station then change to light rail platform and catch light rail direct to Broadwater Parklands station.
86 locals recommend
Brisbane Airport
Airport Drive
86 locals recommend
Select Transport Options for detailed information about public and private transfer options. Catch Air train from Brisbane airport to Helensvale station then change to light rail platform and catch light rail direct to Broadwater Parklands station.
Select Transport Options for detailed information about public and private transfer options. Catch Air train from Brisbane airport to Helensvale station then change to light rail platform and catch light rail direct to Broadwater Parklands station.
6 locals recommend
Domestic Airport Station
1 Alpinia Dr
6 locals recommend
Select Transport Options for detailed information about public and private transfer options. Catch Air train from Brisbane airport to Helensvale station then change to light rail platform and catch light rail direct to Broadwater Parklands station.

Essentials

Take Light Rail tram from Broadwater Parklands Station 20 mins direct to main entrance Gold Coast University Hospital
8 locals recommend
Gold Coast University Hospital station
8 locals recommend
Take Light Rail tram from Broadwater Parklands Station 20 mins direct to main entrance Gold Coast University Hospital
Take light rail from Broadwater Parklands Station 15 mins direct to Griffith University campus.
15 locals recommend
Griffith University Gold Coast Campus
1 Parklands Dr
15 locals recommend
Take light rail from Broadwater Parklands Station 15 mins direct to Griffith University campus.
187 locals recommend
Australia Fair Shopping Centre
42 Marine Parade
187 locals recommend
Medical Centre hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 2pmMedical Centre. Chemist/Pharmacy opens Monday to Friday 8.30am to 7.30pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 9am to 3pm
Sundale Medical
2 Como Cres
Medical Centre hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 2pmMedical Centre. Chemist/Pharmacy opens Monday to Friday 8.30am to 7.30pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 9am to 3pm

Entertainment & Activities

Cycling pathways along the Broadwater; safe patrolled swimming areas; uncrowded beaches along Broadwater edge; AquaSplash inflatable water park; food truck events see Broadwater Parklands events calendar;
72 locals recommend
Broadwater Parklands station
72 locals recommend
Cycling pathways along the Broadwater; safe patrolled swimming areas; uncrowded beaches along Broadwater edge; AquaSplash inflatable water park; food truck events see Broadwater Parklands events calendar;
Aquatic Theme Park at Main Beach
699 locals recommend
Sea World
Seaworld Dr
699 locals recommend
Aquatic Theme Park at Main Beach
Water slide theme park
285 locals recommend
Wet 'n' Wild station
285 locals recommend
Water slide theme park
381 locals recommend
Movie World station
381 locals recommend
including Gold Class
75 locals recommend
Event Cinemas Pacific Fair
1571 Hooker Boulevard
75 locals recommend
including Gold Class
including Gold Class
28 locals recommend
Event Cinemas Australia Fair Cinemas
42 Marine Parade
28 locals recommend
including Gold Class
Commonwealth Games venue for swimming events, walking distance.
21 locals recommend
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
Marine Parade
21 locals recommend
Commonwealth Games venue for swimming events, walking distance.
Popular Inflatables Water Theme Park at Broadwater parklands
13 locals recommend
AquaSplash Inflatable Water Park
Hornibrook Esplanade
13 locals recommend
Popular Inflatables Water Theme Park at Broadwater parklands
Bike Hire Gold Coast- Beach Bikes
28 Cronin Ave
11 locals recommend
Jet Ski Safaris
60 Seaworld Dr
11 locals recommend
Jetpack & Flyboard Adventures Gold Coast
Seaworld Drive
Australian Kayaking Adventures
15 River Dr

Parks & Nature

Hiking trails; stunning views; waterfalls
365 locals recommend
Springbrook National Park
Old School Road
365 locals recommend
Hiking trails; stunning views; waterfalls
Hiking trails; stunning views; waterfalls; native bird life.
91 locals recommend
Lamington National Park
91 locals recommend
Hiking trails; stunning views; waterfalls; native bird life.
Hiking trail; waterfall; great views
259 locals recommend
Currumbin Rock Pools
Currumbin Creek Road
259 locals recommend
Hiking trail; waterfall; great views
Bush walking trails; waterfalls; cafes and restaurants; antique shops; art galleries; wineries.
564 locals recommend
Tamborine Mountain
564 locals recommend
Bush walking trails; waterfalls; cafes and restaurants; antique shops; art galleries; wineries.
Tours through glow-worm caves, winery, restaurant. Highly recommended
30 locals recommend
Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard & Winery
104 Hartley Rd
30 locals recommend
Tours through glow-worm caves, winery, restaurant. Highly recommended

Food Scene

Cafes & Restaurants; Gourmet Deli; Bakery; Food Hall; fresh seafood; great sushi; boutique wine store; outlet clothing store; Kathmandu store, Freedom furniture; Chemist Warehouse. 10 mins walk.
22 locals recommend
Brickworks Ferry Rd
107 Ferry Rd
22 locals recommend
Cafes & Restaurants; Gourmet Deli; Bakery; Food Hall; fresh seafood; great sushi; boutique wine store; outlet clothing store; Kathmandu store, Freedom furniture; Chemist Warehouse. 10 mins walk.
Waterfront shopping centre with variety of cafes, bars, restaurants open until late 7 days and shopping. Organic farmers' markets every Saturday morning.
85 locals recommend
Marina Mirage station
85 locals recommend
Waterfront shopping centre with variety of cafes, bars, restaurants open until late 7 days and shopping. Organic farmers' markets every Saturday morning.
Charming French cafe/licensed casual restaurant with outdoor tables under beautiful Poinciana tree. Great coffee and amazing French omelette breakfast, happy hour afternoon drinks. Opens early 7 days. 10 mins walk.
10 locals recommend
Le Jardin Cafe Restaurant
13 Tedder Ave
10 locals recommend
Charming French cafe/licensed casual restaurant with outdoor tables under beautiful Poinciana tree. Great coffee and amazing French omelette breakfast, happy hour afternoon drinks. Opens early 7 days. 10 mins walk.
Great views overlooking from surf club casual dining restaurant, pub priced drinks. Breakfast, lunch and dinner menu.
17 locals recommend
Southport Surf Life Saving Club
MacArthur Parade
17 locals recommend
Great views overlooking from surf club casual dining restaurant, pub priced drinks. Breakfast, lunch and dinner menu.
Iconic waterfront seafood restaurant, at Marina Mirage - walking distance
30 locals recommend
Omeros Brothers Seafood Restaurant
74 Seaworld Dr
30 locals recommend
Iconic waterfront seafood restaurant, at Marina Mirage - walking distance
Great modern Mexican restaurant and tapas bar Bon Bon. Make sure you make a reservation for busy times. Located at mermaid Beach 10 mins walk south of Broadbeach South light rail station.
56 locals recommend
Bonita Bonita
2460 Gold Coast Hwy
56 locals recommend
Great modern Mexican restaurant and tapas bar Bon Bon. Make sure you make a reservation for busy times. Located at mermaid Beach 10 mins walk south of Broadbeach South light rail station.
French dining for serious foodies. Reservation recommended.
46 locals recommend
Little Truffle
2444 Gold Coast Hwy
46 locals recommend
French dining for serious foodies. Reservation recommended.
Popular local Japanese restaurant very reasonably priced. Open to 9pm. BYO
7 locals recommend
JFX Southport
56 Scarborough St
7 locals recommend
Popular local Japanese restaurant very reasonably priced. Open to 9pm. BYO
Popular local Thai restaurant very reasonably priced. Hours 11am to 9pm Monday to Saturday. BYO
Absolute Thai Homemade
56 Scarborough St
Popular local Thai restaurant very reasonably priced. Hours 11am to 9pm Monday to Saturday. BYO
Recommend their pizza, pasta and fish and chips. Very popular local pizza and pasta. Located 3 mins walk - opposite Broadwater Parklands tram station. Open 5pm to 10pm.
Roma Pizzeria & Coffee Bar
1 Como Cres
Recommend their pizza, pasta and fish and chips. Very popular local pizza and pasta. Located 3 mins walk - opposite Broadwater Parklands tram station. Open 5pm to 10pm.
Very good fresh local seafood take away or eat at outside tables. Walking distance.
19 locals recommend
Peters Fish Market
130 Seaworld Dr
19 locals recommend
Very good fresh local seafood take away or eat at outside tables. Walking distance.
Popular tapas bar at Marina Mirage. Great food, walking distance.
N3 Tapas Bar
74 Seaworld Dr
Popular tapas bar at Marina Mirage. Great food, walking distance.