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Surfers Paradise

Queensland, Australia · Oceania

About Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise works well as a base: 5 minutes from Broadbeach Waters, 26km from Springbrook National Park.

Surfers Paradise is a town located in Queensland, Australia. With a population of 31,073, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Surfers Paradise sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Brisbane time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Surfers Paradise to your route.

About Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise (colloquially known as Surfers) is a central suburb of the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Surfers Paradise had a population of 26,412 people. The suburb has many high-rise apartment buildings and a wide surf beach. The feature of the heart of the suburb is Cavill Mall,

Read more which runs through the shopping and entertainment precinct. Cavill Avenue, named after Jim Cavill, an early hotel owner, is one of the busiest shopping strips in Queensland, and the centre of activity for night life. One of the features of the area is the Surfers Paradise Meter Maids designed to build goodwill with tourists. Surfers Paradise is the Gold Coast's main entertainment and tourism centre and the suburb's many high-rise buildings are the best known feature of the city's skyline. In 2009 as part of the Q150 celebrations, Surfers Paradise was announced as one of the Q150 Icons of Queensland for its role as a "location".

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Surfers Paradise offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Surfers Paradise located?

Surfers Paradise is located in Queensland, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -28.0027 latitude, 153.4300 longitude.

What is the population of Surfers Paradise?

Surfers Paradise has a population of approximately 31,073 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
31,073
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Queensland
Timezone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-28.0027, 153.4300

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Surfers Paradise

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Warner Bros. Movie World

Gold Coast movie-themed park featuring rides and attractions based on iconic Warner Bros. films and characters.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

Australia's premier water park on the Gold Coast featuring giant water slides, wave pools, and aqua-play areas.

16 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Dreamworld

Australia's largest theme park on the Gold Coast with thrill rides, wildlife encounters, and family attractions.

19 km · about 20 min drive

national park

Springbrook National Park

Rainforest plateau in the Gold Coast hinterland with sealed access to Purling Brook Falls and the Best of All Lookout car parks.

26 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Surfers Paradise

  • 71 kmStory BridgeBrisbane's heritage-listed 1940 steel cantilever bridge over the Brisbane River, drivable on the Bradfield Highway and climbable on guided ascents for skyline views.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Surfers Paradise.

Gold Coast

🇦🇺 Australia

0 km awayPop. 640,778

Bundall

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 4,424

Main Beach

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 5,645

Broadbeach

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 8,738

Broadbeach Waters

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 7,833

Benowa

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 9,015

Mermaid Beach

🇦🇺 Australia

5 km awayPop. 7,410

Southport

🇦🇺 Australia

5 km awayPop. 32,965

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