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X-Golf Ashmore Simulator

Sports and Recreation Facilities

X-Golf Ashmore

X-Golf Ashmore is where golfing and entertainment come together to provide an experience like no other! The cutting-edge indoor golf simulators are just the beginning of the fun, as the dedicated venues provide a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere perfect for players of all ages and skill levels. The venues are packed with exciting features, including virtual reality gaming, social events, memberships, competitions, and delicious food and beverages. And of course, there’s the golfing experience itself, which is made possible by our cutting-edge technology.

Ashmore QLD

1.2 km away

massage and spa treatment room at Gold Coast Massage and Day Spa Southport — Image credit: Gold Coast Massage and Day Spa

Spas and Retreats

Gold Coast Massage and Day Spa

Gold Coast Massage and Day Spa in Southport offers professional massage and wellness treatments in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Services include relaxation massage, deep tissue massage, remedial massage, couples massage, body scrubs, facials, magnesium spa, infrared sauna and other spa treatments designed to help guests unwind, recharge and feel their best. Conveniently located in central Southport, the spa welcomes locals and visitors looking for quality massage and day spa treatments on the Gold Coast.

Southport QLD

1.9 km away

Tradtional Sauna — Image credit: Vikasati

Spas and Retreats

Vikasati Bathhouse Southport

Vikasati is your ultimate destination for recovery and relaxation. At the Gold Coast Bathhouse you can calm your mind, escape the chaos and recharge your body without having to wait for a holiday. Experience immense relaxation, strengthen your immune system, accelerate recovery, reduce inflammation and much more. Vikasati offers one of Australia's largest Finnish sauna, hot and cold magnesium plunge pools and chilly ice baths.

Southport QLD

2.0 km away

St Barts - Brickworks, Ferry Rd Southport

Shopping and Markets

St Barts - Brickworks, Southport

Elevated, French-inspired Island Living. Influenced by their namesake, Saint Barthélemy; a french speaking island in the Caribbean. Curated and collected, minimalist modernism meets vintage eclectic. Laidback, Layered and lived in elegance, celebrating natural coastal fibres and artisan craftsmanship. St Barts at Brickworks offers furniture, art, homewares, textiles, fashion, jewellery, and gifts.

Southport QLD

2.1 km away

Players

Amusement and Theme Parks

Zero Latency Gold Coast

Zero Latency is a free roam virtual reality system that creates an integrated studio experience for up to eight players at a time. Put on their VR headset and pick up your controller. Their VR games place you andup to 7 of your friends inside virtual worlds in a 200 square metre arena located in Southport on the Gold Coast. Once in, you're free to move around and explore as you please comfortably and naturally, just like you do in the real world. You're completely untethered. There aren't any wires or walls to get in the way of your virtual reality adventures. Zero Latency also offers Axe Throwing! Unleash your inner warrior with traditional axe throwing fused with digital targets. All axe lanes have step-free access which is suitable for wheelchair users.

Southport QLD

2.2 km away

Gallery 8 — Image credit: Gallery 8

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Gallery 8

Gallery 8 – art, wine coffee and culture in Southport on the Gold Coast. Gallery 8 is a vibrant cultural destination on the Gold Coast, combining a contemporary art gallery with a welcoming café and creative spaces. Located in Southport, the gallery showcases a curated selection of original artworks from established and emerging Australian artists, spanning painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media. Visitors are invited to explore regularly changing exhibitions, discover unique collectible pieces, and connect with artists through special events such as "Art Weekend" for emerging Artists. Gallery 8 is more than just an exhibition space – it is a creative hub that celebrates community, culture, and conversation. Gallery 8 is accessible to the public throughout the week and provides a welcoming environment for art lovers, collectors, and visitors looking to experience the Gold Coast's creative scene. Whether browsing for original artworks, attending an event, or enjoying a coffee surrounded by art, Gallery 8 offers an inspiring cultural experience.

Southport QLD

2.2 km away

Southport Sharks

Entertainment Venues

Southport Sharks

Southport Sharks is a premier sport, leisure and entertainment precinct located on the Gold Coast. From humble beginnings at Owen Park in 1961 to becoming a community leader in sport, leisure and entertainment today, they take pride in entertaining their members. Southport Sharks hosts over a million visitors annually and is one of the largest clubs in Queensland and one of the Gold Coast’s leading clubs with over 55,000 members. Their facilities: Sharks offers a multi-purpose events centre, restaurants, a café, four bars, two AFL grade ovals, sports facilities, modern 24/7 fitness centre, Mantra at Sharks Hotel, kids club, gaming facilities and free weekly entertainment.

Southport QLD

2.6 km away

Wappen Lover

Shopping and Markets

Wappen Lover

Design your own personalized souvenir or gift and make it in the shop. It's super easy and fun! It's the perfect spot to create personalized gifts for your loved ones, or treat yourself to something totally you. Explore your creativity, take a photo with friends in the photo booth, and create something that you'll remember forever. Located in Southport in front of Australia Fair.

Southport QLD

2.7 km away

Work together as team to escape the room!

Amusement and Theme Parks

The Escape Hunt Experience Gold Coast

The Escape Hunt Experience Gold Coast is the first live escape game in Gold Coast. It is exciting, addictive, challenging, educational and above all, fun! Voyage back 100 years in time and play the part of a famous detective solving mysteries set in Gold Coast. Can your team solve the mystery and escape the room in time? You would need to use all your skills and wits as you go about gathering clues and solving puzzles in order to escape before time runs out! It's fantastic fun for all ages and ability levels, giving you memories you will treasure for many years! Do book online or call in advance as their rooms could be fully booked!

Southport QLD

2.7 km away

Australia Fair — Image credit: Australia Fair

Shopping and Markets

Australia Fair Shopping Centre

Enjoy shopping alongside the beautiful Broadwater in the comfort of the fully air-conditioned Australia Fair Shopping Centre, with over 180 specialty stores and supermarkets. Shop the latest trends and enjoy great dining within the Food Court and the mix of restaurants. Day or night you will enjoy a movie at Event Cinemas with some of the cheapest movie tickets on the Gold Coast!

Southport QLD

2.8 km away

Ripple Gold Coast Massage In Home Hotel Mobile Massage Couples Massage Hens Party Day Spa

Spas and Retreats

Ripple Gold Coast Massage Day Spa And Beauty

Ripple Gold Coast Massage, Day Spa and Beauty is the day spa that comes to you. Same day in home, Airbnb or hotel mobile massage and beauty therapists, at your door in as little as an hour. They service all of the Gold Coast, from the Tweed through Broadbeach, hinterland and all suburbs with professional massage It's perfect for couples massage, hens parties, spa packages, pamper party, girls weekends, men and women and those just wanting to relax and de-stress. Try an indulgent relaxation massage, deep tissue massage, pregnancy massage or remedial massage. There are free day spa extras in each package including organic green clay face masks, peppermint foot soaks, lime and tangerine exfoliation and gifts from their product range. Have the luxury of their friendly, fully qualified massage therapist come to you, just relax, unwind and let them do the rest. Call today

Southport QLD

2.9 km away

Broadwater Parklands

Parks and Gardens

Broadwater Parklands

Located just north of the bustling Surfers Paradise, escape to the Broadwater Parklands for a range of fun activities perfect for the whole family. This world class community and cultural parkland is located on the Broadwater side of Marine Parade in Southport, opposite the popular Australia Fair Shopping Centre. There are plenty of shady spots for a picnic across the vast expanse of green or take a dip at the Rockpools water playground, perfect for parents and kids alike!

Southport QLD

3.0 km away

Grip socks provide you with 82% more grip around the park to have more fun! — Image credit: GC Aqua Park

Amusement and Theme Parks

GC Aqua Park

GC Aqua Park is nestled within the stunning Broadwater Parklands of the Gold Coast. As the region's largest inflatable water park, it offers a world of excitement, laughter, and endless adventures. Immerse yourself in a day of thrilling water slides, conquer challenging obstacles, and bounce on expansive inflatable playgrounds. With its prime beachside location open all year round, the GC Aqua Park ensures you can soak up the beauty of the surroundings while enjoying the aquatic festivities. Accessible and affordable, the GC Aqua Park welcomes individuals and families to create lasting memories together. Safety is paramount, with attentive lifeguards providing a secure environment. Parents can relax knowing their loved ones are well-cared for in this exhilarating water park. Take a break at Barrel Espresso located on-site. Recharge with tasty snacks and refreshing beverages, surrounded by the relaxing ambience of Broadwater Parklands. Share the day's adventures with friends and family as you refuel for more fun. Discover unparalleled entertainment at the GC Aqua Park with thrilling attractions, affordability, and safety, it's the ultimate inflatable water park experience. Whether planning a group event, celebrating a special occasion, the GC Aqua Park guarantees an unforgettable adventure for all ages. Get ready to make a splash and create lasting memories in this water-filled wonderland. Ticket prices, bookings and further information are available via the website.

Southport QLD

3.1 km away

Royal Pines Golf Course

Sports and Recreation Facilities

RACV Royal Pines Resort Golf Course

With 3 par-72 combination layouts, including a championship golf course, a visit to Royal Pines guarantees a memorable round of golf. A short drive from Surfers Paradise and embracing the natural formation of the land, the course boasts superbly manicured greens, scenic lakes, deep bunkers and an idyllic backdrop of the mountains.

Benowa QLD

3.2 km away

One Spa - RACV Royal Pines Resort

Spas and Retreats

One Spa - RACV Royal Pines Resort

Enjoy an unrivalled well-being and lifestyle experience on the Gold Coast. A diverse range of spa treatments, designed to revitalise and rejuvenate, are available along with additional water treatments including a Geisha tub, Lusar/Vichy showers and a four-seater spa. One Spa at RACV Royal Pines Resort, in the Gold Coast, is a stunning resort day spa resting in the centre of a peaceful green landscape. As you step through the door, you are welcomed into an inviting space that has you at a sigh in anticipation of what awaits. The fabulous state-of-the-art One Spa complex has been designed to create an intimate, tranquil environment founded on pampering, nurturing, well-being and restoration. Exquisitely appointed, with all details considered, One Spa offers locally inspired rituals, unique water therapies, spacious treatment rooms, private change room facilities and a relaxation area that overlooks the beautiful view. Featuring a private lounge, four dry treatment rooms, two wet treatment rooms and two couple’s rooms, One Spa is a haven from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. One Spa is available to guests of the resort as well as the general public.

Benowa QLD

3.2 km away

Gold Coast Turf Club

Entertainment Venues

Gold Coast Turf Club

Gold Coast Turf Club hosts approximately 50 race meetings a year and is also home to several highly anticipated major events. The Magic Millions Raceday, the prestigious Melbourne Cup, Gold Coast Cup, Pink Ribbon Cup and Jewel Raceday. The Club also boasts two fantastic restaurants with tiered level seating ensuring great track viewing. The Skyline and Gallery restaurants truly offer a unique dining experience. There is also a brand new fully enclosed air-conditioned area for Members and the general public with state of the art TAB betting facilities, bookmakers and big screens. Members and the public have the choice of over a dozen separate bars, restaurants and bistros. Friendly faces, changing activities and events, a great ambience and sensational 180-degree views will ensure the day’s experience becomes the best social outing you can have. Whether with your partner, family, friends, social or sporting club, make a date for a day at the track to soak up a truly exciting and glorious atmosphere.

Surfers Paradise QLD

3.3 km away

Aquis Park

Entertainment Venues

Aquis Park

Aquis Park - Home of the Gold Coast Turf Club and Event Centre is home to one of Australia's richest and most-renowned racedays, Magic Millions. With all 20 function spaces and restaurants boasting natural light and panoramic views of the spectacular Gold Coast! Hosting close to 60 race meetings every year, the Gold Coast Turf Club has become one of the most sought after function venues on the Gold Coast for both raceday and non-raceday events and is situated on a 38 hectare property in the heart of the Gold Coast. The Gold Coast Event Centre is the new home of events on the Gold Coast. Located within the Gold Coast Turf Club precinct the 2,000 square metre venue is an impressive structure that can host over 3,500 guests. GCTC can assist with conferences and events seven days a week including gala dinners for up to 1,200 guests, exhibitions, tradeshows, conferences and memorable outdoor welcome functions utilising our spectacular and luscious lawns. Members and the public have the choice from over a dozen separate bars and dining options. With friendly faces, live racing, great ambiance and sensational views of the Gold Coast skyline, you'll be sure to have great experience at GCTC.

Surfers Paradise QLD

3.5 km away

Post Office Gallery and Gift Shop — Image credit: Gold Coast Potters Association Inc.

Shopping and Markets

Post Office Gallery, Gold Coast

The Post Office Gallery showcases ceramic art created by members of the Gold Coast Pottery Association. Open to the public each Saturday (9am to 3pm), the Gallery offers a diverse and unique range of ceramic art and gifts. Built in 1915, the Post Office Gallery is a heritage-listed cottage which originally accommodated farm workers. In 1938, the James family bought the property and made extensions and alterations. In 1939, Mrs James became Post Mistress and the Benowa Post Office was established. When Mrs James died, the Post Office was closed but the building continued as a private residence for several years before being moved to the Potters and Sculptors Arts precinct. In 1992 the building was restored by students from the Gold Coast TAFE. In 1994, the Post Office Gallery was officially opened by the Mayor, Alderman Lex Bell. The Gold Coast Society of Sculptors used the building from 1992 – 1997 when the Gold Coast Potters’ Association assumed control. Since 1997, the Post Office Gallery has been exhibiting the creative talents, and art for sale, of the Association's members. The Post Officer Gallery is open to visitors each Saturday and is a platform for members and guest artist exhibitions and the Association's signature Art and Craft market days throughout the year.

Benowa QLD

3.6 km away

Botanic Gardens Lake — Image credit: City of Gold Coast

Parks and Gardens

Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens

Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens are a green oasis in the heart of the city. The Gardens are a short 10 minute drive from central Surfers Paradise and are set on 31 hectares of parkland and lakes. There's an experience for everyone - explore our native ecosystems along the Mangroves to Mountains trail, follow the historic journeys of the Yugambeh people in the Story of their Country garden, smell the roses in the Rose Garden, visit the Butterfly Garden to learn which plants will attract butterflies to your back yard, and discover new tastes in the bush foods garden and the Aboriginal plant use trail. Fun for the whole family includes a stroll on the boardwalks and bird watching around the lake, a children's playground, delicious organic coffees, ice cream and snacks at the Friends Centre, or a picnic or barbecue in one of the many picnic areas. Free guided walks are available, and for children there are regular school holiday activities as well as new games to discover along the Kaialgumm aboriginal games trail. For more information on activities and events, visit Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens website.

Benowa QLD

3.6 km away

Infinity

Amusement and Theme Parks

Infinity

Experience an iconic Gold Coast favourite that's been blowing minds for 25 years. Challenge your senses and ignite your imagination on a fun, unique and mind-blowing journey into spectacular, futuristic maze-like worlds of wonder. It's a dreamlike, interactive fun house of the future! Laugh and scream in an extraordinary series of around 20 multi-sensory environments filled with unique special effects, atmospheric sound fields, ultra-groovy music and amazing, spectacular illusions that appear to go all the way to infinity. It's an exciting, hilarious, interactive experience with unforgettable impact! It's fun for all ages over eight, great family entertainment and a fantastic group or team activity. The fun never ends at Infinity - take the trip!

Surfers Paradise QLD

3.7 km away

Southport Yacht Club Incorporated

Entertainment Venues

Southport Yacht Club Incorporated

Established in 1946, Southport Yacht Club has a beautiful setting with panoramic views of their multimillion dollar 300 berth Private Marina and of the Southport Broadwater. Dining can be enjoyed from the Waterfront Restaurant, whatever your desire, they have the dining facilities and setting in which to kick back, unwind and enjoy the scenery. Southport Yacht Club's Clubhouse is complete with two major function rooms. The Compass Room, located on level one, accommodates their larger events, from wedding receptions, corporate functions and birthdays through to more exquisite cocktail parties, whilst their unique sun drenched Western Lawn with boardroom and grassed Eastern Lawn provide a natural marine canvas for any occasion. Southport Yacht Club is known worldwide for its exceptional sailing, power boat and fishing fraternities, incorporating everything boating -from power boats, dinghies, one design-racing, trailer sailors, to cruising yachts and elite racing yachts. While the big boats are based at Main Beach, Hollywell offers excellent facilities and a supportive environment for all levels of sailing expertise with sailing camps and learn to sail courses offered. Finally Southport Yacht Club's private retreat, Dux, is located on South Stradbroke Island and proves to be a very popular weekend destination for many members.

Main Beach QLD

3.7 km away

Surfing International Surf School

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Surfing International Surf School

Surfing International is a surf school located at Main Beach on the Gold Coast, offering fun and authentic surfing experiences for beginners, families, students and travellers. Visitors can experience the Australian surf lifestyle through group and private surf lessons led by qualified and experienced instructors. Lessons include surfboards and all necessary equipment, with a strong focus on safety, enjoyment and helping every participant catch their first waves. In addition to regular surf lessons at Main Beach, Surfing International offers surf tours and day experiences combining surfing with the opportunity to explore iconic coastal destinations such as the Gold Coast and Byron Bay. Whether it's your first time surfing or you're looking to improve your skills, Surfing International provides a friendly and memorable way to experience one of Australia's most iconic activities.

Main Beach QLD

3.8 km away

YOT Blue Aerial

Entertainment Venues

YOT Blue

YOT Blue is 80 feet of pure super yacht luxury with a truly versatile layout. So whether you’re planning an overnight escape or the party to end all parties, YOT Blue is the perfect entertainer. She is a real “head turner” licensed for up to 58 passengers, with four deluxe bedrooms all with private ensuites, three entertaining areas and a fully retractable sunroof in the main saloon. Reviewed number one in luxury superyacht private charter and event boat hire for the Gold Coast and Brisbane, Crystal Blue Yacht Charters are ready to host your next unforgettable birthday, corporate event or special occasion. From their charter events team to their onboard crew, YOT Blue specialises in creating unique and memorable experiences on the water.

Main Beach QLD

3.8 km away

YOT Club

Entertainment Venues

YOT Club

The YOT Club is the World’s first Super Yacht Entertainment venue licensed for up to 400 guests over two luxurious levels. Custom designed and built from the water up, when you step aboard and cruise away, leaving the constraints of land behind, you’ll be immersed in the phenomenal YOT Club lifestyle. The YOT Club has a full calendar of spectacular events scheduled every Saturday and Sunday, showcasing the best International and Local DJs and artists. Reviewed Number One in luxury superyacht private charter and event boat hire for the Gold Coast and Brisbane, YOT Club is ready to host your next unforgettable birthday, corporate event or special occasion. From the charter events team to onboard crew, they specialise in creating unique and memorable experiences on the water.

Main Beach QLD

3.8 km away

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