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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

1.0 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

1.1 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

1.9 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

2.6 km away

Gold Coast Slideways — Image credit: SLideways Go Karting

Amusement and Theme Parks

Slideways Go Karting Gold Coast

Indoor Go Karting with a twist! Slideways Go Karting is a unique experience that is guaranteed to have you smiling! Their special track surface is like no other in Australia, allowing the karts to drift and get Slideways. If it's your first time you’re going to leave with a smile on your dial, if you’re a seasoned racer then you’re going to love the challenge of getting a fast lap! This unique combo is what makes Slideways perfect for everyone! Slideways Go Karting Gold Coast is conveniently located just 15 minutes from Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, right beside the M1 Motorway at 10 Spencer Road Nerang, providing easy access from all areas of the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Logan regions. Being indoors, it's a perfect wet weather activity.

Nerang QLD

3.0 km away

Carrara Markets shopping — Image credit: Carrara Markets

Shopping and Markets

Carrara Markets

Carrara Markets are Australia's biggest permanent weekend markets. With over 300 market stalls, shops and dine-in cafes covering 10 acres, it's a treasure trove of the curious and the unusual. It's also the original home of discount shopping when it comes to fresh produce, fashion, homewares, pots, plants, bric a brac, arts and crafts and just about everything else. Enjoy a great day out with the family with kid favourites including pony rides, baby animal farm, face painting and bungy trampoline. The markets are home to an amazingly themed putt putt mini golf attraction with an indoor and outdoor course ideal for young and old. Plus new to the markets is Rollerama, a fantastic permanent roller-skating rink! For over 30 years Carrara Markets has been a major Gold Coast tourist destination. Its easy to get to Carrara Markets. Catch the G:Link Light Rail to Broadbeach South Station at Pacific Fair, then catch a Translink or Surfside Bus direct to the markets. Carrara Markets - Free entry. Free parking.

Carrara QLD

3.1 km away

Rollerama roller-skating — Image credit: Carrara Markets

Amusement and Theme Parks

Rollerama Roller-Skating

Rollerama is the Gold Coast's only Roller-Skating rink and a permanent attraction at Carrara Markets. Rollerama is a fully undercover roller-skating venue. Rollerama is fun for all ages with great DJ music, and fun skate games. It's also the coolest venue for birthday parties and special celebrations, offering an exciting and memorable experience for everyone.

Carrara QLD

3.3 km away

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

3.5 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

3.6 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

3.8 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

3.8 km away

Fly on Wires

Amusement and Theme Parks

Stunt Park Experience

Ever imagined yourself fighting like Jackie Chan, Flying on Wires like Matrix, running a Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course? Then this is your chance! Stunt Park offers a fun intro to the exciting world of stunts involving a Jackie Chan style Fight Scene, Flying On Wires like the Superhero Movies, and Ninja Warrior Style Obstacle Course. Instructors are world class stunt performers/athletes in their area of expertise. You may film and photograph for your social media friends. This session runs for 60 to 90 minutes, providing you with an experience that is the envy of adrenaline junkies. Minimum two people required. Stunt Park is the home of Stunt Academy in Nerang on the Gold Coast, minutes from Surfers Paradise and Movie World. Bookings by appointment. Visit their website for more information and bookings. Many other sessions and experiences are also available.

Nerang QLD

3.9 km away

Nerang Mountain Bike Trails — Image credit: City of Gold Coast

Natural Attractions

Nerang Mountain Bike Trails

Nerang is 12-kilometres from Surfers Paradise, a few kilometres from the Nerang train station and home to over 1700-hectares of mountain bike terrain. Nerang played host to the mountain bike events for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018). For cycling enthusiasts there's much on offer. Load up the mountain bikes and enjoy the excitement of tackling 20-kilometres of designated mountain bike tracks through dry rainforest and open eucalypt forests. Trails range from the easy Casuarina Grove circuit to intermediate tracks through tall forest and rough terrain. The most popular starting point is accessed by parking at the Nerang Velodrome on Hope Street and cutting through the middle of the facility (watch for traffic on the criterium circuit). Expect a variety of fire trails with off-shoots of technically challenging singletrack through rock gardens, small drop offs and creek beds. Exploration is the key to find the tracks. There are lots of single tracks running off the fire trails so get out there and go hard. If you want to explore the area with someone in the know, go to the Nerang Mountain Bike shop in Nerang West as the Gold Coast Mountain Bike Club run a social ride most Saturdays.

Nerang QLD

4.3 km away

The entrance — Image credit: muscle car museum p/ l

Amusement and Theme Parks

Gold Coast Muscle Car Museum

Now open on the Gold Coast is the most amazing private collection of Australian muscle cars from the 50's, 60's, and 70's. The Muscle Car Museum is just a few minutes drive from Surfers Paradise. On display are Chargers, Ford hardtops, XY GTs, SLR5000 Toranas, and nearly every Monaro model made from 1968 to 1976. Are you a die-hard Mad Max fan? Then you just have to see the Interceptor on display. It's just like in the original movie. If you like muscle bikes of the era, the 750-4 and the Kwaka 900 we have on display will blow you away. Lots of fun for the kids too! Play to your heart's content on the free pinball machines, and race your friends on the Scalextric track. Other items to see include a working tune-up machine from the 70's, a mag wheels display, and much more. There's even a model of Thunderbird 2 from the children's show Thunderbirds. You can book online or pay at the door. See you there.

Bundall QLD

4.3 km away

HOTA, Home of the Arts

Entertainment Venues

HOTA, Home of the Arts

Surrounded by tropical parklands with the Surfers Paradise skyline as the backdrop, HOTA, Home of the Arts is a contemporary cultural precinct in the heart of the Gold Coast. It’s your place for live performances, lake-side strolls, star-gazing, cinema-watching, art and new ideas. Discover art for everyone - indoors and out.

Surfers Paradise QLD

4.9 km away

Evandale Park — Image credit: deanjohnson

Parks and Gardens

Evandale Park

Located in the heart of the Gold Coast city, Evandale Parklands surround the Home of The Art (HOTA) precinct and is the perfect location for a stroll, picnic or even a swim. There's a playground for the children while the adults can enjoy free exercise equipment stations located around the park. The parklands also offer beautiful views of the Nerang River as well as the Surfer Paradise skyline.

Surfers Paradise QLD

4.9 km away

Track through Nerang National Park and State Forest — Image credit: Qld Govt

National Parks and Reserves

Nerang National Park and State Forest

Only 12 kilometres from the heart of Surfers Paradise, Nerang National Park and State Forest offers a peaceful sanctuary where you can relax, unwind and refresh in nature. Popular with locals and visitors, this park and forest form a green backdrop to the township of Nerang in the Gold Coast hinterland. Enjoy a scenic bushwalk on the Casuarina grove track along the creek (2.7 kilometre return). Set out on a relaxing horseride on the network of recreational trails shared by cyclists, walkers and horse riders to soak up the peace and quiet. For cycling enthusiasts there's much on offer. Load up the mountain bikes and enjoy the excitement of tackling 20 kilometres of designated mountain bike tracks through dry rainforest and open eucalypt forests. Trails range from the easy Casuarina Grove circuit to intermediate tracks through tall forest and rough terrain. In this popular bushland retreat, keep your eyes peeled for glossy black-cockatoos feeding in the casuarina groves and koalas sitting in the branches. If you are lucky you may spot a short-beaked echidna snuffling around the forest floor. Grey gums and blue gums make popular subjects for artists.

Nerang QLD

4.9 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

5.3 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

5.7 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

5.9 km away

Strike Bowling and Holey Moley Cavill Ave — Image credit: Funlab

Amusement and Theme Parks

Strike Bowling - Cavill Avenue

Strike Bowling Bar Cavill are not your typical bowling alley. Think 10 bowling lanes, an ultra-hip karaoke room, two interactive escape rooms and a killer cocktail and food menu that will bowl you over. Then add giant AV projectors, the latest music clips, pool tables, darts and a weekend nightclub atmosphere. It's easy to see why Strike Bowling Cavill Ave is a firm favourite with their locals. Looking for more fun? Head over and see our friends at Holey Moley Golf Club next door.

Surfers Paradise QLD

5.9 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

5.9 km away

Circle on Cavill — Image credit: Circle on Cavill

Shopping and Markets

Circle on Cavill

Within strolling distance of the world-famous Surfers Paradise Beach, Circle on Cavill has become a popular dining, shopping and entertainment precinct in the thriving tourist hub. The centre is anchored by Woolworths Supermarket and is home to speciality retailers, health, wellbeing and medical care along with a range of eat in and takeaway dining options. Entertainment is also catered for at Circle on Cavill with the Holey Moley mini golf course to the 10-lane Strike Bowling featuring a karaoke room. Circle on Cavill’s convenient location features vibrant outdoor spaces and modern kids' play equipment to keep children entertained.

Surfers Paradise QLD

5.9 km away

Taylor Swift

Amusement and Theme Parks

Gold Coast Wax Museum

Gold Coast Wax Museum in Surfers Paradise is Australia's largest Museum of its kind, featuring more than 110 life-size wax effigies, copies of the British Crown Jewels and dioramas of Australian history. Come face to face with Presidents and former Prime Ministers, Entertainers, members of the Royal Family, Dictators, and many others whose lives have all left an indelible mark on their world. You will find dozens of others from the Arts, Politics, Entertainments, Science, Medicine, and the Military. The Gold Coast Wax Museum is listed as a Great Wax Museum of the World. The figures have been crafted by leading overseas sculptors to international standards, equal in quality to the world's best. The incredibly intricate detail includes hair applied one strand at a time, requiring many working hours, and the eyes are so real they seem to follow you around. In the Famous People section, wander through at your leisure viewing the people who have been authentically reproduced. The Chamber of Horrors (set in its own medieval dungeon) is a guided tour covering the grim, staggering record of Human Cruelty throughout the ages. More spine chilling than fiction, it is the only display of its kind in the world.

Surfers Paradise QLD

5.9 km away

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