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Surfers Paradise has been hailed as one of the best and most notable parts of the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. Rightly so, it is a very popular destination for tourists who venture down under. The beachside city also bears the classic blend of beach and cosmopolitan city life that describes the enticing atmosphere of the Gold Coast towns and suburbs. However, in Surfers Paradise, this is greatly enhanced and it is said to be one of the many reasons why Surfers Paradise is packed with fun-loving tourists most of the year. True to its name, the unpretentious town is indeed every bit the paradise its name denotes.
Surfers Paradise, as can be derived from its name, lies along a lengthy strip of surfing beaches. It is located just off the Gold Coast Highway, with the Surfers Paradise Boulevard joining the highway. It is flanked on two sides by Broadbeach and Main Beach, which is near Southport. The town is also a short drive away from Sea World.
The first European settler who came to Surfers Paradise was James Beattie who started a farm near Nerang River, in the area now known as Cavill Avenue. The farm then became a sugar mill owned by a German immigrant by the name of Johann Meyer. The sugar mill, just as the farm, did not prosper, and before long, the owner switched to the hotel industry. Years after the collapse of the hotel, a Brisbane real estate company sold the property as Surfers Paradise, which was the first time the area was referred to by that name in print.
Development in the area began following the opening of the Jubilee Bridge in 1925, and thus the town became easily accessible from Burleigh Heads and other surrounding towns. As a result, its various industries boomed. When the Surfers Paradise Hotel finally opened, it was a sure sign that the developments in Surfers Paradise have come a long way. With a good start, the sixties saw further developments until the present time.
Surfers Paradise is the ultimate place to go to when you’re in the Gold Coast. Aside from excellent and world-famous surfing beaches, the town is also home to several theme parks and other friendly tourist attractions for families. Surfers Paradise is also thick with culture, laden with alfresco dining spots, art galleries, and museums. Surfers Paradise also transforms into an all-out entertainment scene when the sun sets, offering clubs and bars to entertain you to your heart’s content.
Nightlife is mostly centred on the central district near Cavill Avenue. Shopping options range from high-end designer shops, bargain shops, and outdoor markets to meet the shopping whims of every tourist. If you happen to have a trip scheduled in October, watch out for the Indy Car Race, a highlight in the local Surfers Paradise callendar in the town.
But of course, surfing is still the magnet that attracts tourists to the Surfers Paradise beaches. The superb waves at the beaches in the area can accommodate surfing pros and the novices. There are also surfing lessons offered around the beach if you want to be part of the action. If your trip is scheduled in March, you might be lucky to witness the yearly Quicksilver Pro-Surfing Competition as well as the Surf Life Saving Championships. Aside from that, other popular activities include motorcycle tours, a ride on the Gold Coast’s Adventure Duck, ecotours, sunset safaris, whale watching, and many others.
The prosperous and continuously burgeoning tourism industry in the small town is what makes the place Australia’s very own playground. The paradise-like place have received various acclaims, especially the Surfers Paradise beach. The beach has been named by the American Travel Channel as one of the best beaches in the world and by Keep Australia Beautiful Council as the Cleanest Beach in Queensland for the year 2006.
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