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 "I had the best two weeks at this place, heaps of cool people from all around the world, and the staff were awesome. Loved the punch and the 70's night!" … "I came for a day... and stayed for a week! I wish I was still there. By far the best atmosphere I have ever experienced in any hostel. Definitely recommended!!" … "Thank you Surf n Sun!!! There are hostels that are new, old,...
Sleeping Inn Surfers Backpackers Resort is more than you would ever expect, it's unique, it's different because they wanted it that way.If you want...Clean comfortable dormitories, Single, Twin or Double Rooms (many with ensuites)If you need...Each apartment to contain it's own fully equipped kitchen, modern bathrooms, separate living rooms.If you like...Activities - There is always something...
 "Surfers Paradise is a large tourist town with plenty of bars/restaurants, a long sandy beach, and a couple of huge shopping centres. Islander Backpackers is part of a huge resort that is joined onto the Islander Hotel. Because of this it doesn't have the typical 'hostel' feel. There are, however, numerous free facilities including a swimming pool, spa/sauna, tennis, squash, and a large...
(Southport)
 "Fantastic, friendly, and fun! It's a home away from home!" … "You're guaranteed to feel welcome, make loads of mates, and have plenty of quality nights out--with the staff and all. "Awesome" says it all!!!" … "This is the BEST hostel I have stayed in! And it's VERY CLEAN! The owners, Jo and Brent, make you feel very much at home! Tom is gorgeous and funny, and best of all is cuddling...
(Southport)
 "I thought this was a fab hostel, and I've annoyed them several times by visiting!!" … "I really had trouble leavin this place. I stayed 7 months. Very very good hostel, best one I stayed in. Recently returned after 8 years still as good! Hello Skip xxxx" … "Like everyone, I was suppose to stay there for 2 days... and I worked there for 2 months. Such a blast. If you miss TREKKERS....
 "I just want to start saying this is the best place I ever put my big, ugly foot in. To start with the personnel, the receptionist -- Kelly was the most professional worker i ever met. She controlled the place with an iron hand. The night guards was so professional that i could not believe they were not part of some special force, they were like lifeguards -- you felt safe when they were...
 "I worked here as the driver, got free rent and the nightlife was awesome for a month. I was also the barbecue guy for a bit with Harley." … "real good time, meets heaps of awesome people, and never heard anyone say a bad thing about the place. Cheers rocks." … "Cheers Backpackers was a really good place to stay for two nights back in December 2004. The location was good as it is only...
 "this place rocks, very friendly people running it. under new management. rooms a bit small but hey only four sleeping in and a two-second walk to beach. check it out -- you wont be disappointed." … "Loved my stay here! I stayed here on my own and felt very safe. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Room was small but clean. So close to everything! I will most definitely stay here...
 "Located five hundred metres from the transit centre, Couple O Days is set back from most of the action. Pick-up isn't provided here, but it's not too far to walk. The whole set-up is pretty basic, and in some places quite shabby, but the general atmosphere is friendly and very welcoming. On our two-night stay, the first was a cooking disaster, as there are only four hobs and the microwave...
(Mariners Cove)
 "Ahh, the Surfers Paradise Mainbeach YHA. This hostel is a good choice if you are looking for a quiet location -- and I mean quiet. The location of the hostel is pretty much as far out of Surfers as you can get and the area around the hostel doesn't boast a whole lot of eating options. The nearest supermarket is a bus ride into downtown Surfers. Because this hostel just opened, the place is...
 "I stayed here a couple of times in 2003, and ended up staying for two weeks the second time. A good small hostel, about a five minute walk to the center of town, nightclubs and the beach. The dorm rooms are good because they have their own kitchen and fridge, as well as your own decent-sized bathroom. I was impressed that the cleaners come around every day and clean your room, too, but I...
 "I loved it. This place has an awesome staff." … "This place needs a bump up on the rating so I have to post. I stayed somewhere else for two nights and found it to be really large and impersonal and a bit noisy. I came down to Surfers Paradise Backpackers and had a much better time. A little removed from the chaos of central Surfers, but close enough you can get in when you want to party....

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Surfers Paradise Travel Tips & Suggestions

Comment by Anonymous
I spent altogether about three months in Surfers when I was backpacking 2005 and 2006. I have to say I pretty much had one of the best times of my life there (although my liver would probably disagree). I would go back in a heartbeat!
Comment by Chris- New Castle
Surfers Paradise rocks! I had the best week of my life there.
Comment by hamish cher bol
Everyone knows how mint the Gold Coast really is!
Comment by Anonymous
I've only been here three weeks and I can't wait to leave (only another seventeen months and one week to go)! Having said that, Surfers is fantastic for a great night out on the town! Indeed, if you like to party and you're into fake tits -- then bring it on! If you prefer a more cultured lifestyle, then skip this city of bright lights and high skyscrapers. The beaches along the south coast of Australia are way better than any east coast beach I have seen so far! But you can't top the Great Barrier Reef for marine life!
Comment by Anonymous
If you don't have a sense of humour and your idea of a big night out is a quiet supper with a cheeky glass of red or two there are certainly more suitable locations than Surfers (though you can actually find places to accommodate this kind of night out in Surfers too). However if you are up for the craic, don't take yourself or life too seriously, and want a night out where everyone around is up for a lot of fun -- Surfers is certainly the place to go. Have been four times now and can't get enough of the place to be honest. Wouldn't live there, but it's a top place to visit with mates, on hen do's, or in couples. Love it. Places of note -- Swinging Safari restaurant has delicious food, a great little night club, and a table tennis table and dressing up box outside -- genius! Howl at The Moon, a piano duelling bar -- cheesey tunes and fit barmen that jump on the bar and dance. Finally end up in Melba's night club.
Comment by Tom
Surfers Paradise is like any generic holiday destination of British people on a week's bender. I should know as I have been on a selection of lads' holidays. You could be in Tenerife/Falaraki or any other such destination. If you are travelling Australia, missing out on this place is no big deal. But if you want a good night on the booze, it is a good laugh, but it is very, very tacky.
Comment by Sarah
The beaches were okay, but the night life was fab, and would recommend it if you like a good night out!
Comment by Anonymous
Surfers is a 100% tourist geared town. With tacky souvenir shops and a sleazy night club strip. The beaches have white sands and are very nice. Crazy town planning is seeing the building of a monstosity of an appartment building twice the size of anything nearby. It's so stupid-- you'll see it when you get here.
Comment by Anonymous
I used to live in Surfers Paradise about 25 years ago. It was great then and it was great when I visited a couple of years ago. I am moving back to Surfers Paradise in two years and I am totally excited. I believe the individuals who said "people are rude and things are tacky" most probably are rude individuals themselves. They are introverted and simply should be flung into the swimming pool. I am going to settle in Surfer Paradise and I just can not wait to get back and check out the shops and things and the beach and win a fortune at the casino. That is the nicest place in the world.
Comment by Rochelle
I agree, amazing place but the locals are rude.
Comment by Anonymous
My only tip is to give Surfers Paradise a miss if you're travelling around Oz. The people are rude and the place is just tacky. The beaches are ok, but you can find nicer.
Comment by Tammy
I worked in surfers for 6 months, from May 2001 - November 2001. I have never been anywhere so amazing! There is nowhere else on the planet like it! With so much to do, such friendly people and amazing weather, who wouldn't want to visit. If you don't do anything else when you're there, you have to hire a boat for the day on the river and fish. It's excellent fun! I'm going back during New year this year 2004-2005. I Can't wait! I've got the surfers' bug!!
Comment by Dan
I worked in Surfers Paradise for 14 months from Sep 2002-Dec 2003 for a backpackers hostel, and it's my favourite place in Australia. There's so much to do, the weathers always great, and you meet tons of people very easily. You can go to theme parks, watersports, skydiving, zorbing, nature walks in the hinterland (I did all of the above) or just lie on the beach all day, then party all night, EVERY night of the year.
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Surfers Paradise
(Gold Coast)
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Gold Coast (2 Km / 2 mi.)
Broadbeach (3 Km / 2 mi.)
Runaway Bay (9 Km / 6 mi.)
Gold Coast - Burleigh Heads (10 Km / 6 mi.)
Tugun (17 Km / 11 mi.)
Coolangatta (21 Km / 13 mi.)
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Canungra (26 Km / 16 mi.)
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