Five things to do
1.Play: AtriptotheGoldCoastwouldnotbecom-
pletewithoutvisitingatleastoneofthethemeparks.
You can choose from Sea World (our family favourite),
Warner Bros. Movie World, Dreamworld and Wet’n’Wild.
Ifyouplanonvisitingmorethanonelookintothedis-
count passes.
Consider paying a visit to Infinity, a multi-sensory
funhouse in Surfers Paradise. A family ticket for two
adults and two children will cost $72.90 at the door but
youcansavebybuyingticketsonline–afamilypass
costs $65.60.
Southport Broadwater Parklands is also great place
toplay–anditwon’tcostacent.There’sawaterpark,
shadedjumpingpillowandzipline.
2.Eat: Have brunch at Currumbin Beach Vikings Surf
LifesavingClub–oranysurflifesavingclub,forthatmat-
ter.Pricesarereasonableandthequalityisamazing!
On Friday or Saturday night check out Miami Mar-
ketta. There are stalls with food from all around theworldincludinggreatdesserts.Plusenjoythemusicand
adrinkortwo.
3.Explore:There are many great natural attractions
todiscoverinthenationalparksaroundtheGoldCoast.
The Tree Top Walkway, in Lamington national park in the
hinterland,is180metreslongandmadeupofninesus-
pensionbridgesthatgothrough“acanopyofflowering
and fruiting trees covered by vines”.
CurrumbinRockPoolsarealsoprettyimpressive.
4.Shop: The recently revamped Pacific Fair is prob-
ably one of the best shopping centres in Australia. It
featureswaterdisplaysandsunloungessoyoucaneven
takeanap.Therearealsoplentyofgreatmarketson
the Gold Coast whether you want fresh fruit or arts and
crafts. Visit goldcoast.qld.gov.au and search for “shop-
ping and markets”.
5.Get active:Give stand-up paddle boarding a try
on the beautiful Tallebudgera Creek. There are lots of
places that rent out boards.MARIA BEKIARIS & EFFIE ZAHOSDestination Gold Coast
Splashout...clockwisefromleft,SeaWorld;dineatCurrumbin surf
club; Pacific Fair shopping centre; and Tallebudgera Creek.THIS MONTH