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A brewery tour like no other! Whether you're fascinated by the technicalities of brewing great beer or simply interested and curious to learn more about how their beer is made (and why), this experience is for you.
Strictly limited to a maximum of 18 guests. Includes 90 minutes of exclusive access to Brewmaster Brennan – exploring, sampling, Q&A'ing and all round enjoying behind the scenes insights, along with plenty of beer and food plus more special gifts to take away.
Arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in, Backstage Experience starts promptly.
Looking for the ultimate ladies' night or hens' party experience in Surfer’s Paradise, Gold Coast? Magic Men Gold Coast is the answer. Located in the vibrant heart of Surfer’s Paradise, this show promises an unforgettable evening of entertainment and excitement. Magic Men’s “Feel The Magic” is a spectacular live performance featuring Australia’s most talented male entertainers.
From the moment the show starts, the Magic Men captivate the audience with jaw-dropping routines, mesmerizing dance moves, and a dazzling light show. Voted Australia’s Best Male Dance Group, these performers are known for their charisma, charm, and incredible stage presence. Whether it’s a special night out with friends or the perfect hens' party, Magic Men Gold Coast guarantees an experience like no other.
The show is expertly choreographed to blend sensuality with top-notch entertainment, making it the ideal choice for any celebration. Audience participation is encouraged, adding an extra layer of fun and engagement. For those looking to elevate their evening, VIP packages offer exclusive perks and prime seating.
Conveniently located in Surfer’s Paradise, Magic Men is surrounded by the best nightlife the Gold Coast has to offer. Book your tickets now and make your ladies' night or hens' party an unforgettable affair.
Calling all little ghouls and ghosts!
The disco lights and dance floor are coming out in the Function Room for one night only.
Bring the ghouls, ghosts and everything in between.
Best dressed wins a prize, there's games and giveaways running all night, and trick or treats for the kids to take home.
Dig out the costume as this one's worth dressing up for!
Bookings essential.
Every Saturday night, Based Comedy presents Comedy Underground in The Basement. It's a weekly showcase of hand-picked talent from all over Australia and around the world. Big name acts, up-and-coming crushers and the wild, subversive and unique voices making waves in live comedy.
Saturday nights in The Basement are packed with 90 minutes of side-splitting laughs, and fresh new line ups every week. Comedy Underground is the Gold Coast's home of the very best live comedy.
KISSperience is Australia's hottest KISS tribute show, delivering an explosive celebration of the legendary rock band like no other. Based on the Gold Coast – the party capital of the country – this home-grown Queensland powerhouse is bringing a spine-tingling Rock'n'Roll Halloween party to the stage.
With the largest stage show and production of any tribute band in the land, KISSperience goes all-in: authentic costumes, face paint, vintage instruments, and a stage setup complete with a giant flashing KISS logo, drum riser, and stairs. Add in the thrills and chills of Halloween night, and you've got the ultimate mash-up of music, mayhem, and monsters.
Every KISSperience show is a full-throttle, larger-than-life spectacle, but this Halloween edition will be darker, louder, and wilder than ever before. Whether you're a diehard fan or a first-time visitor to the world of KISS, prepare for a frightfully good time — a night with KISSperience is one you'll never forget.
The HOTA Markets are one of the Gold Coast's most vibrant community markets, held every Sunday morning, in the iconic HOTA precinct from 6am-11.30am.
Like the Gold Coast itself, we're a celebration of independence and lifestyle! They are passionate about local farmers, makers, bakers and growers, we like knowing where our goods come from, and we love supporting new and emerging small businesses. The markets are part of the fabric of the Gold Coast, they're proud to support and foster local artists and live music, as well as supporting social causes representing the local community.
Each Sunday HOTA comes alive with in-season farm-fresh produce, delicious artisan foods, boutique fashion and handcrafted wears. All nestled against the backdrop of Evendale Lake and the stunning HOTA landscape.
Relax on a Sunday morning with buffet breakfast at the Farmhouse Restaurant. In this encounter you'll enjoy a visit from cute Koalas as they snack on their breakfast of eucalyptus leaves perched on a purpose-built koala habitat. Plus, the passionate wildlife team will tell you all about these most lovable native animals with an exclusive educational presentation.
A portion of proceeds from every Koala Encounter will be donated to Paradise Country's Save a Mate conservation campaign, proudly supported by the Sea World Foundation.
Paradise Country Admission Included.
Anne Miles, author of "I've Travelled the Multiverse" spiritual teacher from The Art of Alchemy Academy, will host a monthly spiritual gathering for like minded. In these sessions Anne will share cutting edge spiritual insights that take the spiritually open to the next level. Beginners and advanced spiritualists will learn something new, break myths of the new age and participants will undertake a spiritual activation each month including angelic healing, new skills upgrades and seek guidance and clear the pathway for abundance.
Ever wanted to throw an axe? Situated in the heart of Surfers Paradise, in the Paradise Centre, MANIAX offers an urban axe-throwing experience like no other.
Learn how to hurl hatchets with your trained Axe-pert coach before jumping into an epic competition to crown the axe-throwing champion! With a selection of cocktails and craft beers onsite, MANIAX is the perfect place for birthday parties, bucks’ and hens nights, team building, date night - or if you’d just really love to throw an axe!
Ripley’s 7D Moving Theatre is an 8-seater immersive motion simulator ride with multiple effects and dimensions that makes the guests feel like they are right in the middle of a video game.
The whole ride experience will take less than 10 minutes and there are multiple movies to choose from, including taking a ride in the back of a Jeep shooting Zombies, running from Clowns in a carnival setting to even jumping around with Robots. This is a fast-paced shooting experience where guests compete against the other opponents for the top score.
Quick Facts:
Immersive 8 seater motion simulator ride/theatre
Experience feels like you are in the middle of a video game
Competitive experience with laser guns
Multiple effects
Requires 3D glasses
Multiple movie choices
5-10 minute experience
Movies:
Robot Riot
Zombies: Resurrected
Carnival
Neon Ninja
Los Banditos
Werewolves
Believe It or Not!.......... they have just had a renovation and have extended the offerings with a totally new attraction, brand new lobby and all new galleries featuring all new exhibits and interactives. The most exciting thing of all they are now a part of Australia's 'BIG' things list, as on top of the building they have an Iconic 9-metre Blue-Ringed Octopus Façade with glowing rings!
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Surfers Paradise is Surfers Paradise's most unusual and unbelievable attraction in the Southern Hemisphere! Located in Soul Centre, Cavill Mall, Ripley's offers 15 individually themed galleries of unbelievable artifacts and interactive exhibits where you will experience the fun around every corner.
Your self-guided adventure is sure to astonish as you come face to face with remarkable relics and rare treasures from around the World. With almost 9,000 square feet to explore, you will discover 300 genuine artefacts, amazing stories of history and adventure, magic, mystery, incredible illusions, fun interactive games, life-size figurines of unusual characters who actually lived, and unbelievable movies! Simply an amazing journey of an hour or more of fun!
At Lan Bathhouse, guests are invited to escape the noise of everyday life and immerse themselves in a luxury wellness experience designed to restore the mind, body, and soul. Located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, this tranquil sanctuary combines magnesium-infused spas, therapeutic massage therapies, calming sauna room and steam room, and personalised healing treatments to help visitors completely unwind and recharge.
From the moment guests arrive, the experienced team guides them into a world of deep relaxation, serenity, and self-care. Whether seeking stress relief, muscle recovery, holistic wellness, or simply a moment to reconnect, every treatment at Lan Bathhouse is thoughtfully curated to leave guests feeling renewed and rejuvenated.
The perfect place to spoil yourself or someone you love with the gift of relaxation, healing, and renewal. Because everyone deserves to feel wonderful.
Australia's famous Surfers Paradise Beach lies at the heart of Queensland's Gold Coast. Swim and surf along the expansive beaches with this two kilometre stretch of golden sand and rolling surf patrolled by three lifeguard towers, all keeping watch over designated swimming and surfing areas.
Riding a wave here sits highly on the bucket list of holiday makers and made simple with hire boards and surf lessons available and beach breaks extending the full length of the beach. The best conditions for more experienced surfers are on the outer bar with moderate swell and offshore winds.
The beach itself is backed by a fenced fore-dune with plenty of signed access tracks from the esplanade to the sand and lined in seating areas and barbecues with ocean views for those wanting to just take it all in. The adjacent foreshore precinct is a hive of energy and home to towering beachside accommodation, alfresco dining and night markets.
Paradise Pearls is a unique interactive shopping experience. You get to choose your own pearl oyster out of the tank and they will then shuck the oyster open to reveal your very own pearl. This beautiful pearl can then be set onto their extensive range of Sterling silver or Solid Gold Jewellery. The perfect souvenir to remember your visit to Surfers Paradise!
Nestled in the vibrant and iconic Surfers Paradise, Soul Boardwalk captures the perfect blend of retail therapy and coastal charm.
Just steps from Surfers Paradise beach and Cavill Avenue, Soul Boardwalk offers a vibrant blend of retail shopping and dining for locals and visitors alike.
You will find an enviable selection of dining options, ranging from casual cafes to upscale restaurants, serving a variety of global cuisines that cater to all tastes and preferences.
While the centre’s modern aesthetics, open-air walkways and lush greenery create a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere.
Rediscover Surfers Paradise and feed your Soul at Soul Boardwalk.
Set alongside the famous Surfers Paradise Esplanade, the Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets are an iconic shopping and cultural experience since 1995. Featuring artisan and iconic Australian goods, fresh produce (in season), gourmet provisions, handmade wares and so much more. A market dedicated to supporting and showcasing the best growers, makers, characters and creators locally and from afar.
Only steps from the renowned Surfers Paradise Beach, Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets boasts ample street parking, waterfront access, free entry and a bustling entertainment schedule. Enjoy a range of restaurants and eateries that cater for all taste buds or check out the many attractions and abundant retail shopping for the perfect night out!
An honour roll of Gold Coast street art, curated into a tour on wheels. Roll through the tour by skateboard, rollerskates, wheelchair, bike, scooter, car, or even just stroll. Admire local artists’ work spread across the City — tour the closest suburb in an hour or two, or check out the whole coast over a few days.
A free, fun and active way to explore the Gold Coast! Street art has become a global culture that shapes neighbourhoods, people and landscapes. The Gold Coast is always evolving and being re-imagined. Artists together with venues have been creating impressive art pieces throughout our urban landscape for many years, but you just may have never stopped to acknowledge them.
Located at the heart of Surfers Paradise on the corner of Surfers Paradise Blvd and Cavill Mall, Paradise Centre is the largest shopping and entertainment hub in Surfers Paradise. With 90 plus specialty shops, an alfresco beachfront dining precinct, and action-packed entertainment, it's the ultimate destination for locals and visitors.
Discover everything from beach, swim, and resort wear to funky fashion and casual must-haves — all under one roof. Paradise Centre is also a must-visit foodie destination, offering next-level dining with stunning views of the world-famous Surfers Paradise beach. Dine alfresco at favourites like El Camino Cantina, Nahm Talay Thai, Enzo's Cucina, La Playa, Gelato Messina, Hero Sushi, TGI Fridays, Wahlburgers, or sip and relax at the iconic Surfers Beer Garden and The Sporting Globe. Don't forget Australia's first Wendy's, serving up its famous burgers right here in Surfers Paradise.
Adventure awaits on Level One with the world's largest Timezone, interactive ten-pin bowling at Zone Bowling, MANIAX Axe Throwing, Door Seven Haunted House and Padlock'd Escape Rooms — fun for the whole family. For convenience, there's also Woolworths, Priceline Pharmacy & Australia Post.
Stay, shop, eat, and play - with Lan Bathhouse and Novotel Surfers Paradise attached, Paradise Centre makes it easy to enjoy a full day (or night) of entertainment, shopping, and dining by the beach.
Paradise Centre is open 365 days a year.
SkyPoint Observation Deck is a must-see for all Gold Coast visitors. With unrivalled 360-degree views from the coast to the hinterland and informative feature zones and displays that provide all the information you need to plan your holiday hit list.
Enjoy a freshly prepared meal from SkyPoint Bistro + Bar as you spot whales migrating along the eastern coast or as a new storm rolls in.
By night, SkyPoint Observation Deck transforms into a chic, high altitude lounge bar with the best views of the Gold Coast nightscape. Enjoy drinks and delicious platters with friends and take in the glittering skyline.
SkyPoint Climb takes place on the top of the Q1 building in Surfers Paradise and at 270 metres in the air, it is one of Australia's highest external building climbs!
Starting on level 77 of SkyPoint Observation Deck, Climbers will enter the open air dressed in a full body suit and harness. Following their Climb guide, participants will then traverse up towards the crow's nest located at the highest point of the Climb at around 270 metres above the ground. Regular stops will be taken to admire the stunning 360 degree views of the Gold Coast region including the golden beaches, city skyline and lush green hinterland. Climbers will then descend to level 77.
Altogether the experience takes approximately 90 minutes including a briefing session and the time on the Climb course.
