Gold Coast Attractions

Promenade Apartments is in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Right at your doorstep you have an abundance of shopping, dining, sporting, beach and entertainment options. Late night revellers can party until the small hours at numerous nearby nightclubs, or try their luck at Jupiters Casino.

Approximate distances to major attractions from Promenade Apartments:

• Surfers Paradise Beach 200 m
• Jupiters Casino 4 km
• Sea World 4 km
• Currumbin Sanctuary 15 km
• Warner Bros. Movie World 18 km
• Dreamworld 20 km
• Coolangatta Airport 28 km
• Brisbane 70 km
• Brisbane Airport 80 km

Gold Coast City is a dynamic city with a wide variety of built and natural attractions including:

• 70 kilometres of beaches with an average water temperature of 22 degrees
• A large broad water and five major river systems
• Major shopping centres as well as numerous boutiques, specialty shops and markets
• More than 500 restaurants and cafes offering cuisine from around the world
• Nightlife entertainment from nightclubs, restaurants, clubs, hotels and Conrad Jupiters Casino to Broadway musicals, ballet and theatre
• Theme parks including Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Dreamworld and Wet ‘n’ Wild as well as several wildlife parks such as Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
• Rural hinterland stretching to the west and north of the City encompassing many natural wetlands
• Tropical rainforest with abundant wildlife and numerous bush walks
• Large sugar cane farms and a wealth of industry in the northern districts of the City
• World-class sporting and recreational facilities
• A huge range of accommodation from five-star international resorts to camping grounds
• The Gold Coast Seaway providing safe ocean access and over 270 kilometres of navigable waterways

DREAMWORLD
In just one day, Dreamworld's guests can catch the wildest ride of their life, travel back through time and even cuddle some of Australia's cutest animal ambassadors in the Park's 11 themed areas. Regarded as Australia's favourite family theme park, Dreamworld spans 30 hectares and is filled with a variety of rides, shows and attractions, including the latest in high-tech thrills and the first interactive tiger attraction in the world outside the United States.

WARNER BROS MOVIE WORLD
Experience the extreme, accept the adventure and marvel at the magic and mystery of Warner Bros. Movie World - where fantasy is reality! Warner Bros. Movie World has transported the lights, camera and action of Hollywood to the Gold Coast, Australia! Experience the action and excitement of the wild west on the Wild Wild West Adventure Ride. All this and much, much more are waiting for you at Warner Bros. Movie World!

SEAWORLD
Come and discover the captivating world of marine life as well as fun-filled rides and the action of the Ski Challenge 2000 at Australia's number one marine park. Visit Sea World on Australia's Gold Coast! Make contact with marine life wonders and experience a whole world of amazing rides, shows and attractions. More than just a theme park, Sea World is committed to educating guests about the marine environment, and playing an active role in marine research and rescue.

WET’N’WILD
Wet 'n' Wild Water World combines all the fun and excitement of the world's latest water slides and leisure pools with a shaded twenty acre sub-tropical garden. Whether you choose to laze in the shallows of the Wave Pool or plunge down a seven-story high Speed Slide, Wet 'n' Wild Water World provides a full day of family entertainment.

GOLD COAST CITY MARINA
Australia's world class working marina providing the best facilities to service boats up to 150 feet. This is a true working marina incorporating over fifty purpose designed marine factories providing five star facilities for boat building, boat maintenance and service plus ancillary marine industries. Ideally located on Australia's Gold Coast, Gold Coast City Marina offers a safe haven for all vessels and the "Best of the Best" in marine services to satisfy the most discerning boat owner or skipper.

PACIFIC FAIR
Pacific Fair is the largest shopping centre in Australia. Finding your way to Pacific Fair couldn’t be easier. Located opposite Jupiter’s Casino at Broadbeach, the centre is only 5 minutes drive from Surfers Paradise. Surfside Bus lines run regular services covering the Gold Coast from the bus interchange located at the end of California Avenue. Taxis and tourist coaches also service Pacific Fair.

HARBOUR TOWN
The diversity of stores and services at Harbour Town means that, just like a town, trading hours will vary from store to store. Many stores will trade later than 5:30pm to meet customer demand. These include cinema, selected outlet stores, restaurants, cafes', supermarket, medical and support services. We suggest you check with individual stores for details.

JUPITERS CASINO
In 1985, Jupiters Trust established the Conrad Jupiters hotel/casino that is the only casino resort destination on the Gold Coast. Conrad Jupiters offers a wide array of amenities catering to local patrons, Australian and international tourists and premium players. In 1985, the Queensland Government awarded Jupiters Trust a casino licence in perpetuity. Conrad Jupiters is situated on a 6 hectare landscaped island facility that is a short walk from Gold Coast beaches. Conrad Jupiters offers approximately 4,179 square metres of casino space, including Club Conrad, a 21-story 4½ star hotel and numerous entertainment and dining venues.

MOUNT TAMBORINE OR HINTERLAND
The Tamborine Mountain area includes seven national parks with a variety of sub-tropical rainforest. Set in the Gold Coast hinterland 34 kilometres north west of Nerang, Mt Tamborine towers 560 metres above the hinterland. Tamborine National Park covers a large area of the mountain in several sections, with abundant rainforest, waterfalls, excellent picnic facilities and walking tracks. The mountain hosts a myriad of galleries and displays of art and crafts, in addition to the many nurseries and restaurants. It also has one of the Gold Coast's two wineries in Hartley Road, North Tamborine.

CURRUMBIN BIRD SANCTUARY
The Sanctuary is located in the centre of Australia's popular holiday destination, the Gold Coast. With over 27 hectares of landscaped surrounds and bushland catering for over 1400 mammals, birds and reptiles, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary offers a unique natural experience. Take in the sights of Australia by visiting Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where you can see native animals face to face in natural surroundings. The Sanctuary is also recognised worldwide as a quality research and conservation facility. Conveniently situated beside the main highway and still only metres from the sandy white beaches of the Gold Coast, the Sanctuary is an opportunity to visit the green behind the gold. To find out more about our extensive collection and the many activities on offer, click on any of the topics listed to the left or below.

DRACULAS
Over a million victims have been horrified, mortified, terrified, exited and entertained; Dracula's is the world's first gothic horror themed restaurant! The world's only ghost train ride into a theatre auditorium! The longest running and most visited dinner theatre in Australia. The face of Dracula's is constantly changing its expression ... We never stop evolving... Always creating new ways to thrill and entertain our guests. Located across the road from Pacific Fair and across the waterway from Jupiters Casino in Broadbeach.