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CovEr storiEs08 Kids Week

10 Kids Week Schedule of Events, Peppa Pig

30 Castrol EDGE Gold Coast 600

39 Surfers Paradise, in Pictures

rEGular fEaturEs06 Bulletin Board

22 Surfers Paradise Ambassador

24 Precinct Map

sPorts28 What’s On

musiC & EntErtainmEnt32 Rise of Aussie Hip Hop

arts & CulturE34 Once Upon a Time

36 Spring Ready Shopping Spree

lifEstylE26 A Local’s Love for Paradise

48 Fiesta Del Stingray

50 Citrique, for Seafood Lovers

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Welcome to our very special Kids Week issue! September is always an exciting time of year. The start of spring means we can swap our beanies for bathers and start enjoying the beautiful surrounds of Surfers Paradise with the knowledge that warmer weather lays ahead.

September also brings with it a host of activity in Surfers Paradise, and this issue you will find out all there is to know about Kids Week. Presented by Zagame’s Paradise Resort Gold Coast, Kids Week is loaded with fun for all ages, with activities like balloon twisting, cupcake decorating, character appearances and so much more. Over the weekend of the event, the main stage will come alive with laughter and premier kids entertainment, and along the foreshore you will find a giant inflatable slide and castle, plus plenty of hands on activities by the beach.

The very popular Peppa Pig will be making her way Down Under for stage shows and meet and greet opportunities. After the success of last year, the event is running for a whole week of the September holidays this year. With a different theme every day, this is one week the family won’t want to miss. A full schedule of events can be found on pages 10 & 11.

It’s also a big couple of months for sport in Surfers Paradise, with the Castrol EDGE Gold Coast 600 and V8 Supercar drivers revving their engines to take on one of the world’s toughest street circuits. Headlining the off-track entertainment this year is Australian hip hop group Hilltop Hoods – read more on the Castrol EDGE Gold Coast 600 and off-track entertainment on pages 30 & 31. Top the month off with Netfest, the Queensland Beach Volleyball Tour, the Navy Surf Rowers and the 2014 Gold Coast Rugby Sevens, and you have a jam-packed season of competitive outdoor sports.

In other very exciting news, we are proud to be launching Surfers Kids Club, supported by Timezone Surfers Paradise. Free to join, with loads of benefits, the club is designed to keep the family on the cusp of kids-oriented activities and events during the year, along with special promotions, merchandise and more. Read all about it on page 9. Be sure to sign up to Surfers Kids Club between 17 September and 17 October to go into the draw to win accommodation giveaways.

From 19 September, you will also be able to download a new Surfers Paradise App that will keep you in the loop all year round with news, events and deals all over Surfers Paradise. It’s your complete, handy pocket guide to everything Surfers Paradise!

Until next time …

The Team at Precinct

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1 | ExCitinG ChEvron rEnaissanCE rEnEWal ProjECt

Move over Melbourne, Chevron Renaissance is

set to bring Surfers Paradise locals and visitors

a completely unique cultural experience by this

coming Summer. To begin the transformation,

the centre has welcomed Max Brenner Chocolate

Bar, much to the delight of chocolate lovers

everywhere. Touted as ‘the very best dessert

destination’, Max Brenner serves up chocolate

smothered on just about everything, including

waffles, milkshakes and dessert pizza. There will

be much more to come for Chevron Renaissance

in the coming months. Inspired by the eclectic

urban laneways and rustic food and wine districts

of art-house hubs like Melbourne and Sydney,

Chevron Renaissance has initiated a multi-million

dollar rejuvenation project that will transcend the

all too familiar glass-front shopping experience.

The project includes rustic wooden features, stylish

garden beds and the transformation of a water

fountain into a food and beverage kiosk, and will

bare space for intimate cafés, bars and artisan

product specialty stores. The transformation is

currently underway with likely completion date

before the busy Summer period.

2 | Qt taKEs out GourmEt travEllEr australia’s BEst BrEaKfast aWarD

Surfers Paradise’s QT Gold Coast hotel has already

turned heads for its cool Californian vibe and

exciting, cutting-edge design. Now it can boast

Australia’s Best Hotel Breakfast for 2014, as

awarded by globally recognised food and travel

magazine, Gourmet Traveller. As the Food and

Beverage Manager, Rupert Sakora says, Bazaar

Bistro is a bustling ‘marketplace’ that celebrates

fresh local produce and in-house creativity. From

the buttery pastries and breads to the plethora of

jams, everything is made in the kitchen. Hop out

of bed and straight to the live omelette station for

a custom omelette, or for a sweet start, indulge

in one of the house-made hot jam doughnuts.

Whatever option you go for, Executive Chef Luke

Stepsys and his team are committed to creating

the most moreish morning treats around.

“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so it’s important to make it exciting,” says Rupert.

“In the industry, if you can create an experience at

this time of the day, you are separating yourself

from the norm. For a hotel restaurant located in

Surfers Paradise to be awarded the best hotel

breakfast in the country by Gourmet Traveller

Magazine is an enormous feat and something all

locals should celebrate.” The menu is constantly

changing for breakfast, lunch and dinner, giving

you the best of the region’s flavours and a better

reason to get out of bed!

Bazaar Bistro, QT Gold Coast

7 Staghorn Avenue

Surfers Paradise 4217

(07) 5584 1200

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3 | taKE to thE sKiEs With jEt fliGht simulator

Give flight to your wildest dreams with Surfers

Paradise’s Jet Flight Simulator. You can experience

the closest thing to flying a commercial jet airliner

and take control of Australia’s only privately owned

flight simulator based on the Boeing 737-800NG.

The team of professional pilots has the cabin

ready for you to take off from your choice of

22,000 airports at any time of day, in any kind of

weather. A 10am flight out of Paris on a crystal

clear day will be an easy adventure. Not only are

the experienced pilot instructors trained to guide

flying beginners into an exciting and memorable

flight of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes, they have

trained over 50 commercial pilots to pass their

Airline Candidate Recruitment Assessment Check

Flight. Your instructor will act as First Officer,

with you as the Captain, as you both take to the

sky in one of the country’s most realistic and

exhilarating simulations. You will be in full control

of takeoff, airspeed, altitude and landing with the

same screens and controls used in the real Boeing.

Just when you thought you’d seen everything in

paradise, now the sky’s the limit!

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4 | thE shavE iCE shaCK

It’s Hawaii’s favourite beach treat, right here

in Surfers Paradise. Located on bustling Cavill

Avenue, The Shave Ice Shack is the first of its

kind in Australia, serving up refreshing and fluffy

shaved ice topped with scrumptious homemade

fruit flavours. With a range of 24 tropical flavours

like Blue Hawaiian, Passion Fruit and Wild

Strawberry, choose a staple combination or mix

and match your own. All flavourings are natural

and preservative-free, using organic cane sugar

for sweetening. The ice is structured artistically in

huge flower cups to ensure none of the goodness

escapes. Head down to Cavill Avenue and let The

Shave Ice Shack give you a taste of Summer!

Shop 3, 3 Cavil Avenue


0406 707 065

5 | 7/11 on fErny avEnuE

One of the biggest names in convenience has

opened a centrally located store on Ferny Avenue.

Forgetting the milk or bread won’t be such a drama

anymore for locals in the area, and the craving for

a famous Krispy Kreme donut will no longer go

unsatisfied. Stationery, ATM services, refreshments,

game cards and mobile credit, newspapers and

magazines - 7/11 Ferny Avenue will have all your

daily necessities in one convenient location!

You can keep up to date on all things

Surfers Paradise by visiting our website,

www.surfersparadise.com or

connecting with our Facebook page,

www.facebook.com/surfersparadiseqld

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Fun, sun and time enjoyed with the whole family. That’s what the Surfers Paradise Kids Week presented by Zagame’s Paradise Resort, is all about!

From Saturday 20 to Friday 26 September, the Surfers Paradise precinct will come alive with laughter and beachside activity, bursting with the colour of arts and craft and the sound of some of the most popular children’s acts.

Headlining the weekend stage shows, the enormously popular Peppa Pig will be taking on Surfers Paradise Main Stage with her charming hosts, enchanting kids with her well-known mannerisms. Ronald McDonald and Friends will also be providing entertainment, plus special live shows from Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Paradise Resort.

The weekend will also feature the Paradise Resort Marquee located on the Foreshore. Under one big tent, you and the kids can get involved with entertaining activities like cupcake decorating, traditional face painting, balloon twisting and colouring in workshops!

Be sure to find some time in between the activities, shows and lunch, to visit the outdoor Foreshore attractions, which will include a giant inflatable slide,

an inflatable castle, baby animal farm, and a King Tutt's Putt Putt course to practice your tee.

The school holiday event program only gets better. Over one massive week, families will be wowed with an exciting

theme for every weekday. Does your little one like arts and crafts? There will be a whole day dedicated to it! How about dance and music, or Lego? Then be sure to head to the event on dance/music day and Lego day! And for those kids who can’t get enough of all things superheroes and fairytales – yep, you guessed it – there is a very special day in honour of favourite heroes and fairytales, with roving characters and a special storybook corner.

If you’re able to get the family down on opening night, you’ll be treated to a spectacular fireworks display starting at 7pm. And in case you miss it, fireworks will also light up the skies of Surfers Paradise on closing night.

It will be a busy, fun filled week and the perfect way to spend the school holidays. Be sure to check out where to stay on page 14 if you plan on staying in Surfers Paradise and making a holiday of it, and places to eat on page 16 for those hunger-busting pit stops. Turn over for the full Kids Week Schedule of Events, and happy planning!

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SurferS KidS Club Launching in Kids Week, the Surfers Kids Club is an exciting new concept designed to give the whole family fantastic benefits and a chance to be on the cusp of kids-oriented events and promotions all year round. Proudly supported by Timezone Surfers Paradise, Surfers Kids Club is free to join and is ideally suited for kids aged between 3 to 12. Members will receive free merchandise, birthday e-cards and gifts, special offers from all over Surfers Paradise, and entry into exclusive member competitions. Members will receive a free hat on registration as well as a Surfers Kids Club Card loaded with $10 of Timezone credit and other offers!

To join the club, simply register online through kids.surfersparadise.com or through the new Surfers Paradise App, available for download from 19 September 2014.

Both the App and the website will include fun games for members only!

win! KidS.SurferSparadiSe.Com Register between Friday 19 September - Friday 17 October for your chance to WIN a Holiday at Paradise Resort!

If you sign up for Surfers Kids Club between those dates, you will go into the draw to win five nights accommodation in a Resort Room for two adults and two children, including continental breakfast daily!

There are also five other holidays to give away, with each prize including two nights accommodation in a Resort Room for two adults and two children including continental breakfast daily, plus five Family Passes for the Paradise Resort Ice-Skating Rink!

Terms and conditions available at kids.surfersparadise.com. Competition opens at 10am on Friday 19 Sep-tember 2014 and entries close at 11.59pm on Friday 17 October 2014.

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Schedule of events for kids week

Main Stage – SurferS ParadiSe Beach

Saturday 20 SePteMBer

10.00am to 10.30am Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Show

10.30am to 11.00am Paradise Resort Show

11.00am to 11.30am Peppa Pig Show

12.00pm to 12.30pm Peppa Pig Meet and Greet

1.30pm to 2.00pm Peppa Pig Show

Sunday 21 SePteMBer

10.00am to 10.30am Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Show

10.30am to 11.00am Paradise Resort Show

11.00am to 11.30am Peppa Pig Show

12.00pm to 12.30pm Peppa Pig Meet and Greet

1.30pm to 2.00pm Peppa Pig Show

3.30pm to 4.00pm Ronald McDonald & Friends Live Show

Beach activitieS

Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 SePteMBer

Time LocaTion acTiviTy

10.00am to 12.00pm Beach Beach Volleyball

2.00pm to 4.00pm Beach Little Leagues

the foreShore attractionS – 11.00aM to 4.00PM


Giant inFLataBLe SLiDe

inFLataBLe CaStLe

BaBy aniMaL FaRM

KinG tutt'S Putt Putt

WorkShoPS – SurferS ParadiSe foreShore


11.00am Paradise Resort Marquee – Foreshore Cupcake decorating presented by Paradise Resort

12.00pm Paradise Resort Marquee – Foreshore Face painting presented by Paradise Resort

1.00pm Paradise Resort Marquee – Foreshore Balloon twisting presented by Paradise Resort

2.00pm Paradise Resort Marquee – Foreshore Colouring in presented by Paradise Resort

3.00pm Paradise Resort Marquee – Foreshore Cupcake decorating presented by Paradise Resort

Don’t miss Peppa �Pig

�performing �at �the

Surfers Paradise Foreshore Marquee

Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st September

Shows at 11.00am & 1.30pm


Fireworks

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Schedule of events for kids week

School holiday PrograM – cavill Mall

monday 22 SepTember

Lego dayStarting at 10.30am

TueSday 23 SepTember

crafT dayStarting at 10.30am

WedneSday 24 SepTember

animaL dayStarting at 10.30am

ThurSday 25 SepTember

dance/muSic dayStarting at 10.30am

friday 26 SepTember

SuperheroeS & fairyTaLeSStarting at 10.30am

Beach activitieS


Time LocaTion acTiviTy

10.00am to 12.00pm Beach Beach Volleyball

2.00pm to 4.00pm Beach Little Leagues

the foreShore attractionS – 11.00aM to 4.00PM


Giant inFLataBLe SLiDe

inFLataBLe CaStLe

BaBy aniMaL FaRM

KinG tutt'S Putt Putt

WorkShoPS – SurferS ParadiSe foreShore


11.00am Paradise Resort Marquee – Foreshore Cupcake decorating presented by Paradise Resort

12.00pm Paradise Resort Marquee – Foreshore Face painting presented by Paradise Resort

1.00pm Paradise Resort Marquee – Foreshore Balloon twisting presented by Paradise Resort

2.00pm Paradise Resort Marquee – Foreshore Colouring in presented by Paradise Resort

3.00pm Paradise Resort Marquee – Foreshore Cupcake decorating presented by Paradise Resort

A special

theme for

every day

Saturday 20

& Friday 26

September

7pmSchedule of Events is subject to change. Please check surfersparadise.com for updates.


Peppa �Pig � is performing at � Surfers �Paradise!

Peppa �Pig � is performing at � Surfers �Paradise!

Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st SeptemberSurfers Paradise Foreshore Marquee

Shows at 11am & 1.30pm

meet Peppaat 12pm on Saturday & Sunday

For further information visit surfersparadise.com

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Surfers Paradise Kids Week is a fantastic

time of year for local and visiting families

to enjoy precious time together. In an

age where even toddlers can navigate

an iPad, the festival takes the young (and

the young at heart) back to more traditional

pastime favourites, including a huge range of

different games, art classes, and cool activities

like cupcake decorating and balloon animal

making, as well as hosting a number of character

appearances and music performances. But the

kid conviviality doesn’t have to stop at the

festival itself. By staying at Surfers Paradise’s

famed family destination, Paradise Resort – a

resort which happens to be the winner of the

2013 Queensland’s Hotel Association Award of

Excellence for a unique approach to hospitality

– the family can keep the activity ball rolling

for their entire holiday.

HotEl ACtivitiES

Paradise Resort goes one step further than

offering a great playground, with the addition of

Dusty’s Rock Climbing, a nine-metre climbing wall

with three levels of difficulty accommodating for

beginners through to the more experienced young

climbers. All the crew is professionally trained for

safety and tuition.

On the ground, there’s also Laser Tag sessions

four times a day to battle it out with family and

friends, as well as Dusty’s Indoor Jungle Gym and

Outdoor Adventure Playground, where parents

can watch the kids go wild!

Paradise Resort also offers a huge range of activities

for the kids and parents to enjoy together, such as

balloon artistry, beach ball relay, frisbee and hula-

hoop challenges, pool noodle races, jelly eating

contests, sand, art, scavenger hunts, live character

shows, trivia nights, and T-shirt design sessions.

And rest assured, parents can have their own fun

with cocktail making classes and live poolside

music in Dusty’s BBQ area.

BiStro ZAgAME

Bistro Zagame is ready to fuel the family for the

day with a range of sweet traditional breakfasts like

buttermilk pancakes swimming in maple syrup with

berry compote and cream, or a hearty breakfast

of classic bacon and eggs. The all-you-can-eat

continental buffet is free for children under four,

$8 for 5-12 years old and $14.95 for all ages over

13. To wind down after a big day, Bistro Zagame

also has dinner from 5.30pm, serving up a range

of Modern Australian and international cuisines,

and a great kids menu all priced at $8. There is also

Paradise Resort’s Poolside Café, open for brekky,

lunch and dinner with eat in and takeaway options,

and often hosting BBQ nights and Churro Fridays!

tHE PErFECt PlACE

Paradise Resort is just a beach ball’s throw to the

well-known and loved Surfers Paradise Beach –

with gentle conditions, shade, lifeguard patrol

and the chance to learn to surf with a number of

surf schools. Its location also makes it perfect for

accommodation during Kids Week, as families can

walk just five or so minutes along the Foreshore

to arrive where all the action is.

All year round, the resort has more than enough to

do indoors and outdoors. The swimming pool and

water park, 24-hour gym, games room, outdoor spa

for adults, Planet Chill ice rink, a number of restaurant

and bar establishments and the resort shop, all make

for a holiday that celebrates family time Gold Coast

style, with a focus on endless enjoyment.

So when Kids Week rolls around again this year,

there really is no other place to stay but the Coast’s

most kid-oriented, fun-loving resort, jam-packed

with entertainment every day of the year!

Paradise, kids style

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Zagame's Paradise Resort122 Ferny Ave Surfers Paradise 07 5579 4444www.paradiseresort.com.au


We’ve handpicked ten pit stops to take the kids when the hunger pangs kick in!

If you are in the mood for a burger, Charlie’s Restaurant has been serving quality

burgers to locals and tourists for over 35 years – and it still serves the best 100%

Australian beef burger in town! Its beachside location makes it the perfect snack or

beverage stop during Kids Week.

24 hours a dayCavill Mall, Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise5538 5285

Take a little trip to Italy for the evening at the new modern Italian restaurant, Vapiano

located in the stunning Soul building in Cavill Avenue. For a bit of people watching,

a well-earned cocktail for mum and dad, and a bite to eat beside the waves, Vapiano

is happy to have you from 11am ‘til late. The children’s menu featuring delicious pasta

and pizza will have the kids saying grazie! in no time.

Thursday to Sunday 11.00am - 11.00pm | Friday to Saturday 11.00am - midnight8 Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise5538 8967

Take the whole family and give the kids a taste of some fantastic modern

Mediterranean cuisine that showcases fresh Australian produce. Its central location on

the ground floor of the Watermark Hotel and Spa makes for a nice walk back to your

hotel beneath the Surfers Paradise lights or on the beach.

Watermark Hotel & Spa, Lobby Level, 3032 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise Friday and Saturday 5.30pm - late 5588 8305

A step into Surfers’ longtime favourite pub, Waxy’s, is like a leap across the globe to

a meal set amongst a fantastically Irish backdrop of wooden oak barrels, UK-style

lamp posts and a warmly lit, wooden interior. Daily menu specials include eight meal

choices for just $10 and the famous $2 Sunday steaks. There is a huge range of Irish

fare, grilled dishes, seafood and pizza, and a traditional and inexpensive children’s

menu.

Lunch 12.00pm - 3.00pm | Dinner 5.00pm - 10.00pm 3206 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise 5526 7655

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a sWEEt trEat SAN CHurroS

This Spanish chocolateria has a rich background

story and even richer selection of traditional

Spanish churros, desserts, taste plates, cakes,

sweets and shakes exploding with divine chocolate.

San Churros prides itself on its treatment of

chocolate, which is made from 100% cocoa butter.

Reward yourself!

Monday to Thursday 9.30am - 10.00pmFriday 9.30am - 11.00pmSaturday 10.00am - 11.00pmSunday 10.00am - 10.00pm 47/48 Circle on Cavill, Surfers Paradise

tHE SHAvE iCE SHACk

Enjoy the tropical flavour of Hawaii’s most popular

treat on the sand of Surfers Paradise! The new Shave

Ice Shack on Cavill Avenue offers delicious, delicate

mounds of artfully shaved ice saturated in one or

a combination of 24 delectable summer flavours,

including coconut, kiwifruit, lemon & lime, blue

Hawaiian and watermelon. All natural ingredients.

Enjoy a taste of Hawaii in Surfers Paradise!

Everyday from 9.30am - 9.30pmShop 3, 3 Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise

BEN & JErry’S

With flavours like Cookie Carnival, New York Super

Fudge, Maple Tree Hugger and Triple Caramel

Chunk, Ben & Jerry’s in Cavill Mall will have the

whole family screaming for ice-cream!

Monday to Thursday 10.00am - 11.00pmFriday to Saturday 10.00am - midnightSunday 11.00am - midnight Shop 1, Centro Surfers, Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise

MAx BrENNEr CHoColAtE BAr

Australia’s favourite chocolate genius has now

spread his deliciously dangerous addiction to

Surfers Paradise in the Chevron Renaissance

Shopping Centre. A cheeky mid-day snack or an

after-dinner treat glistening with intoxicating milk

or white chocolate can top off a wonderful day.

Monday to Thursday 9.00am - 11.00pmFriday 9.00am - midnightSaturday 8.00am - midnight Sunday 8.00am - 11.00pmChevron Renaissance, 3240 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise

Sometimes just a bit of familiarity is all it takes to find a good coffee.

The Coffee Club located in Cavill Mall has all your regular favourite

coffee options, sweet and wholesome breakfast choices and snacks

to grab on your way to Kids Week.

6.00am - midnight Cavill Mall, Surfers Paradise5538 8940

Over 35 years of thriving business, a loyal local and tourist client

base and a menu filled with Italian favourites; that’s a recipe for a

great dining experience! All the popular pastas and pizzas are there,

as well as a huge selection of fresh, well-treated veal, steak, chicken

and seafood dishes.

Saturday to Sunday 9.00am - late | Monday to Friday 10.30am - late 3106 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise 5539 0884

Helm Bar has an extensive range of Modern Australian and

European seafood dishes made for both the big appetites or

for sharing with the whole family. Peter’s Pirate Kids’ Menu has

traditional kids’ plates for nothing over $8, and also features a

light menu boasting seafood sensations like the European-style

Salt Cod Fritters, Salt ‘N’ Pepper Squid with Asian Salad and Lime

Aioli, and the classic Wagyu Beef Burger. Kids Eat Free special on

Saturdays and Sundays with every main meal purchased.

Everyday from 10.00am - late Kids Eat Free Saturdays and Sunday between 5.30pm and 6.30pm 30-34 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise 5538 9677

The Groove Train on Surfers Paradise Boulevard has one of the

grooviest children’s menus on the coast, with a huge range of

healthy and hearty breakfast and lunch dishes including grilled fish,

calamari and chicken and a number of pasta dishes (and gluten free

options for both menus). Great value in a great location just seconds

from the beach and Kids Week.

Monday to Thursday 11.30am - 10.00pm Friday to Sunday 9.00am - 11.00pm The High Street Hilton, 3113 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise 5538 8121

One of Surfers’ most popular bar and grills now has some new

delicious kids menu options, including the Junior Pork Ribs, Junior

Lamb Ribs and the Junior Chicken Strips. Every junior meal ordered

includes an ice cream – the perfect way to finish a big day looking

out to the spectacular views of Surfers Paradise Beach from the

360-degree viewpoint.

Everyday from 12.00pm - late Soul Building, 4 – 14 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise 5503 5500

You won’t leave hungry at one of Australia’s best-known grill houses

and successful countrywide franchises, Hog’s Breath Café, located

on Cavill Ave. Choose from a range of kids’ burgers, pastas and

steaks, seafood and vegetarian options, and if the kids are not too

full, they can enjoy two scoops of ice-cream! Watch the exciting

hustle and bustle of Cavill Avenue all from the comfort of your table.

Everyday from 5.00pm - 11.00pm Soul Building, 4 – 14 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise 5527 5554

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Have you ever hit the ground running at an event and suddenly found yourself

overwhelmed with options? What to do first? The music acts, the craft tent, or

something to snack on? Avoid the excitement overload by planning ahead and

scheduling a rough idea of what the whole family wants to see and do. Prior

to the event, write down a list of the favourites, their times and locations, and

coordinate yourselves with a plan of attack! That way no one will miss out!

Hats and sunscreen? Check. Swimmers and towel? Check. Snacks and water?

You got it. Don’t leave the house or your holiday apartment without first

checking you have all the essentials. Keep in mind, the less you have to carry,

the better! Try travel sized sunscreens and larger towels that are ideal for

sharing. Pop everything you need in one backpack that everyone can have a

turn of carrying. Definitely don’t forget the camera!

In the centre of this magazine you will find a colourful and easy to use map of

Surfers Paradise - rip this out and take it with you on the days you travel into

the festival. It will show you a birds-eye view of the precinct and where public

transport stops, public restrooms, event locations and eating spots are. Take a

photo with your phone or camera of the Where To Eat pages so when the hour

of lunch falls, you’ll know exactly where to fuel up!

With all the flashing colours of living cartoon characters and braided formations

of balloon animals, the vibrant street music and the surging crowd of families

and strangers, it can be easy for the kids to lose themselves amongst the activity.

With the help of our Surfers Paradise map, determine an emergency meeting

spot where kids and parents will meet if someone happens to go walkabout. Give

the kids both parents’ mobile numbers just in case. It’s doubtful that the family

will separate on such an exciting outing, but it is better to be prepared!

Hey, it’s called Kids Week for a reason - you don’t have to cram all the activity

into one day! Take it easy and make a week of it. Relax in the mornings and hit

the Esplanade for a glowing afternoon, or do some arts and crafts all morning

and top it off with lunch, spending the afternoon at the pool. Whichever way

the family chooses to enjoy the festival, just remember that slow and steady

sometimes does win the race!

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WHEN: Saturday 20 September to Friday 26 September 2014

WHERE: Surfers Paradise Beach and Foreshore

COST: Free

CONTACT: (07) 5584 3700 [email protected]

KiDs WEEK PrEsEntED By ZaGamE’s ParaDisE rEsortFor a week of family fun that celebrates being a kid (again), head into Surfers Paradise for the Kids Week festival, where the Surfers Paradise precinct will be brought to life with colour, live music and character appearances. From games and art classes, to cupcake decorating and balloon animal making, this Kids Week will be jam-packed with activity and a perfect opportunity for the kids, Mum and Dad to spend some time together in paradise!

WHEN: Wednesday, Friday & Sunday nights 5pm – 10pm

WHERE: The Foreshore, Surfers Paradise

COST: Free

CONTACT: (07) 5584 3700

surfErs ParaDisE BEaChfront marKEtsNow that winter is over and blissfully warmer days are ahead, enjoy one of the largest night markets on the Gold Coast, featuring a variety of premium products, including fashion, jewellery, accessories, artworks, photographs, beauty products and home wares.

WHEN: Continual

WHERE: The Avenue, 4 Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise

CONTACT: (07) 5592 1678

livE musiC @ thE avEnuE The Avenue has been a Gold Coast icon since 1984. The venue is not only famous for its nightlife and atmosphere, right in the heart of the Surfers Paradise entertainment precinct, it also hosts the best local and international acts around.

WHEN: Wednesday 3 September 2014 1.00pm

WHERE: Arts Theatre, The Arts Centre Gold Coast, 135 Bundall Road, Bundall

COST: Platinum $59.90, Gold $39.90, A Reserve $29.90 (Children under 12 months old free)

CONTACT: (07) 5588 4000

niCK jr’s Dora thE ExPlorEr livE! Dora’s PiratE aDvEnturENick Jr presents Dora the Explorer live! Join Dora and the rest of her friends as they embark on an exciting trip to Treasure Island in search of the ultimate pirate party.

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eventS Calendar

WHEN: Friday 3 October 2014, 7.00pm-Midnight,

WHERE: Skypoint, The Q1, 9 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise

COST: $75.00

CONTACT: (07) 5582 2700

oKtoBErfEst The Gold Coast makes this iconic German festival its own by celebrating Oktoberfest at 230 metres into the sky! Tickets to Skypoint’s Oktoberfest event include German food, live German music by Oz Oompah, and a night of stein-swinging dance moves with German beer songs. Also includes a take-home stein and Oktoberfest hat. A perfect way to welcome the beginning of warm weather with a breathtaking view.

WHEN: Friday 24 October to Sunday 26 October 2014

WHERE: Surfers Paradise

COST: Varies between one day and multi-day Trackside, Fanstand and Platinum Grandstand Tickets

CONTACT: ticketek.com.au for tickets www.v8supercars.com.au (07) 5630 0364

Castrol EDGE GolD Coast 600 The city’s loudest and fastest event is back for another year of on and off-track action set to get our hearts racing! The Castrol EDGE Gold Coast 600 will be a huge weekend of live entertainment and events, including Aussie hip hop group Hilltop Hoods headlining the Saturday night concert. With bigger and better spectator facilities, the new beach-stage day club, Club 600, and a number of community arts and motorsport events, you will want to buy your tickets fast!

WHEN: Saturday 13 September 2014 8.00pm

WHERE: Paradise Room

COST: $35.00

CONTACT: (07) 5588 4000

syDnEy ComEDy fEstival shoWCasE Local and international comedians are hand picked from Sydney’s biggest annual comedy event and squeezed into one hilarious night of world-class comedy.

WHEN: Sunday 21 September 2014. 8.00pm

WHERE: Arts Theatre, The Arts Centre Gold Coast, 135 Bundall Road, Bundall

COST: $64.90

CONTACT: (07) 5588 4000

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Picture Surfers Paradise. Skyscrapers,

covert nightclubs, restaurants, crowds

and sound. There’s a lot happening in the

streets, but when looking at that famous

sign of the golden girl Meter Maids at the beach,

we can only imagine whose bare feet have left a

slate of salt and sand on the pandanus-studded

footpath. What was Surfers like, long ago?

Surfers Paradise has changed into an eclectic

holiday attraction, with a whir of international

tourists, sandals, beach towels and all. But

to understand the grass roots of Surfers, we

should head east toward the water. Surfers

Paradise earned that name for a reason, and

world surfing legend Cheyne Horan is here to

remind us why.

First, let’s rewind and dip our toes into an

important part of Queensland history.

Surfers Paradise officially came to be in 1933 as

part of a marketing idea to bring more people

to this lively urban-beach setting – the only one

of its kind in Australia. The hotelier Jim Cavill,

the promoter behind the name, saw the area’s

potential as a coastal haven for Australian and

international tourists and decided to separate

the region from the once-known sub-divisions

of Elston in 1925. And in good timing; Elston’s

tourism rate was growing steadily following the

construction of the Jubilee Bridge, which gave

access to the area by road.

Surfers Paradise was recognised as the first

landmark in the Gold Coast, and it fast became

the region’s centre for shopping, food and

services. On the tail end of the 1960’s, high-

rise residential buildings began to spring up,

kick starting a vacation culture thriving on the

coastline’s offer of boating, fishing, swimming,

and most importantly, surfing.

Cheyne Horan is a surfing king. He began

professional surfing at 16 years old, scoring

runner up World Title to Aussie surf icon Wayne

Bartholomew in 1978, first place in the Brazilian

Waimea 5000 and first in the inaugural Op Pro in

1982. His dynamic style is the origin of plenty of

surf maneuvers that are still well known today, and

his career boasts 12 victories and seven top-five

positions. In 2007 he was inducted into surfing’s

Hall of Fame.

Cheyne has a strong idea as to why Surfers has

its name. While Surfers, Burleigh and south breaks

Kirra and Snapper have been his local hot spots

for surfing since 1975, he says the best thing

about the famous Surfers Paradise is actually

its anonymity.

“It’s the Gold Coast’s best kept secret!”

“When everywhere is flat on the coast, there is

always a wave at Surfers,” he points out. “I have

never seen Surfers flat in my life.”

Cheyne set up camp in Surfers in 1975 and has

been teaching surfing on the waves of Surfers

Paradise for around 20 years. On arrival, at a time

when the coast only boasted six or seven surf

schools, he decided its location and conditions

offered a great spot to teach. The surfing essence

of Surfers Paradise is experienced through Cheyne

and his school, and although its waves aren’t as

long or crowded as the southern Kirra and Snapper

breaks, he says it’s never short of fun.

“The waves aren’t world-renowned, but they’re

always fun. Surfers hasn’t really affected the

international surfing scene because people come

surfErs ParaDisE amBassaDor Profile: cheyne horan

here to surf Burleigh, Greenmount and Snapper.

I still envisaged waves I surfed at 15 years old

at Kirra.

“But when you head out at Surfers Paradise, where

there is never any crowds, with a couple of my

mates, it’s like the fun never ends,” says Cheyne.

Cheyne recalls a coastline of fishing shacks and

clean peaks running from Burleigh all the way to

Main Beach. In his youth, he searched for whatever

fun was free, including the local trampolines,

skating and surfing. And in the 1960s era of liberty

and self-expression, surfing was one step ahead.

“I always tell myself how lucky I am to be a surfer.

There is no authority when you’re in the water.

You can’t experience that magic in basketball, ice

hockey, cricket - sports that have rules. Surfing has

order, it has respect, but it’s about the experience

of freedom,” he says.

“I have such an affinity with the ocean. I watch

dolphins swim around me, the albatrosses surfing

the air above a wave. To describe the essence of

surfing: it’s the feeling of freedom.”

Although the beaches and Surfers skyline has

changed and grown over the years, he believes

Surfers has always remained a fantastic surf spot

without the crowds.

“I’ve had so many good surfs at Surfers in the

last ten years. And the best thing about them is

that I’ll be out there with nobody but a group of

mates, scoring the best waves,” Cheyne claims.

The Gold Coast surfing mecca has long been

tempting international surfers from Europe, South

America, Indonesia and around the pacific with

ruler-straight line ups and crystal clear water,

and the beach free from pollution. Apparently

everyone needs to surf the Surfers Paradise break

for its iconic status and cruisy conditions, as well

as enjoy all that Surfers has to offer for its array

of visitors.

“Everyone has to surf this break. It’s great for

learning, as I can always see a safe spot anywhere

on the beach for our lessons. The sand is not

polluted, the water is perfect, which is something

special we have in Australia.”

“In Surfers Paradise, it’s easy to do anything. You

can walk anywhere, you don’t need a car. We’ve

got great food and fantastic restaurants. And now

you can stand-up-paddle board at the Broadwater,

which is great exercise,” he says.

And his best session in Surfers Paradise?

“About 10 years ago, when the waves were about

10 foot, and I got some of the best back-hand

barrels I’ve had on the coast.”

Maybe that’s why Surfers Paradise remains the

coast’s best-kept secret. It’s time to paddle out.

Cheyne Horan School of Surf 1800 22 SURF (7873) [email protected] www.cheynehoran.com.au

SurferS ParadiSe ambaSSador

Cheyne Horan in his younger years.


Cheyne Horan’s School of Surf is an institution in Surfers Paradise. The founder is a World Champion Surfer.

SurferS ParadiSe ambaSSador

Cheyne Horan surfing at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii.


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urfers paradise

It’s the best place on earth,” claims Warren.

“Having travelled extensively, I know that

there is no other place like it.” At 77 years

of age, Warren has spent 34 of those on the

Gold Coast in Surfers Paradise. He moved

here in 1980 from New Zealand, motivated by

better weather and a love of golf. “If I had stayed

in New Zealand I wouldn’t have had this great life

that I have now. In 1980 I sold everything to come

here because I absolutely loved it,” he explains.

Warren places a high importance on living healthy,

a change that was inspired by the outdoor culture

of the Gold Coast. The foreshores, the beach, the

parks; Surfers Paradise has more than enough

reasons to get off the couch and enjoy life outside.

“When you reach my age, you must add more

value to your life. I decided years ago that I

A LocAL’s Love for PArAdise The relaxed and colourful vibe of Surfers Paradise continues to draw different travellers and holiday goers from around the world. Honeymooners, backpackers, families and couples are all inspired to visit the city’s beautiful beaches that by sunset, are shadowed by an exciting cityscape. It’s a city in paradise, and while the visitors come and go all year round, people like Warren Hodson stay for good.

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wanted to improve my health, so every morning I get outside and start

moving at a brisk pace,” he says. “I don’t smoke. I only have two glasses

of red wine strictly for medicinal reasons with dinner. I sleep well and

wake up every day with lots of energy. A lot of people forget that this is

the most important part of the day, so enjoy it!”

And given the choice between indulgence or relaxation, Warren always

takes the second option. “I know people who enjoy sitting inside a pub

eating and drinking. Why would I want to do that? I would rather be

outside on the beach!”

Warren’s typical day in Surfers Paradise starts on the sand around 6.00am

walking north or south along the coast. Though he doesn’t cover as many

kilometres as he once did, he still relishes in the endless and dynamic

beauty of the Gold Coast beaches, something he thinks tourists don’t

always get to savour.

“You’ve got to experience the real Surfers Paradise to understand it. A

lot of tourists come here without realising that the best part of Surfers

Paradise is actually the beach. To really capture Surfers Paradise,” Warren

suggests. “Visitors should head to the Hinterland for the fabulous view

over Surfers Paradise and its beaches. Then you can understand the

paradise that you’re in.”

Following a long brisk beach walk, Warren reads between three and

four newspapers to keep himself updated with business, finance and the

property situation of the day, and then enjoys the day appreciating his

good health. He thinks any golfer has more than enough choice here on

the Coast. “We’re very lucky here on the Gold Coast, we have some of

the best golf courses in Australasia right here on our doorstep, including

that of Surfers Paradise and Southport,” he says.

Warren is also a longtime car enthusiast, and as the proud owner of The

White Lady 1969 Mercedes 280SE 2-door coupe, still loves driving around

Surfers where his beautiful car is recognised and saluted by locals and

tourists. “She’s won 15 Concours d’Elegance awards and is my pride

and joy. I ticked another one off my bucket list by driving 250km/h on

the Nurbergring Racetrack in Germany last year, where Fangio won his

World Championships.”

In 2011, Warren attended the greatest Concours d’Elegance in Pebble

Beach. Being the well-known car fanatic that he is, Warren was recognised

by the Mercedes Benz team, who were running the event.

Warren knows Surfers Paradise beach well, having walked it almost every

day for 34 years, and loves how its environment is always changing, like

its people.

“When you walk over the sand dunes and see that sunrise over the beach,

it’s just magnificent! That’s the same with the community here. The mixture

of locals and travellers makes Surfers an invariably transient and unique

community. One of a kind.”

Surfers Paradise makes for a relaxed lifestyle in the perfect location, and

he believes it always has been. “Nothing has changed in Surfers Paradise

in all these years except there’s more population and development. But

it’s the same Surfers that it has always been.” And that’s what keeps him

here. Like the global tourists that visit year-round, Warren has a love for

the place that won’t ever fade. And from one local to another, he has

an important piece of advice. “Get up and live! Be honest with yourself,

be disciplined and do the things that make you happy. Being active and

healthy will help anyone to do that!”

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nEtfEst 2014 DAtE Thursday 16 October to

Sunday 19 October 2014

vENuE Beach Netball: Surfers

Paradise Beach, between

Hanlan and Trickett Streets

(one block south of Cavil

Mall) Outdoor Netball: Firth

Park Netball Courts, Somerset

Drive, Mudgeeraba

CoNtACt www.netfest.com.au

Following on from its sandy success last year, NetFest will be held

again for a weekend of fast, fun, tricky teamwork and outdoor action!

As Netball Australia’s biggest participation event, with hundreds of

all-age netball lovers from around Australia and New Zealand coming

together, NetFest is expected to be even bigger in 2014. The event

covers both traditional outdoor netball and social beach netball

divisions. Anyone over 18 can be part of NetFest, whether you are new

to the game or consider yourself a professional. The event will play

out in a round robin tournament over Friday and Saturday and the top

four (non social) teams will progress to finals on Sunday. NetFest is a

great opportunity for family and friends to get together and improve

skills. Competitors and spectators can also enjoy Thursday’s inaugural

celebrity beach netball match and Saturday night’s NetFest party.

QlD BEaCh vollEyBall tour

DAtE Saturday 4 October to


vENuE Surfers Paradise Beach

Volleyball Courts, end

Hanlan Street,

Surfers Paradise

CoNtACt www.beachvolleyballgoldcoast.com

The state's top beach volleyball talent will scorch the sands of Surfers

Paradise at the Queensland Beach Volleyball Tour for another year

running. With most rounds held at the Surfers Paradise beach volleyball

amphitheatre, spectators can get up close to some seriously physical

summer competition. The series is known for creating volleyball

stars like Olympian Lee Zahner and Natalie Cook among others, but

also serves as an opportunity for all beach lovers to have a go at the

quintessentially Australian sport. Perfect for serious competitors or

spectators for a weekend filled with sensational beach activity in the

heart of the Gold Coast.

GolD Coast sEvEns

DAtE Saturday 11 October to


vENuE The Cbus Super Stadium,

Centreline Place, Robina

CoNtACt www.rugby.com.au/gc7s

Footy fever will hit the Coast again with this year’s Gold Coast Sevens

2014 tournament. Fans will descend on the Cbus Super Stadium to

cheer on their team, while dressed as their favourite fantasy character!

In a stadium of Avatars, Mario Kart characters, superheroes and animal

onesies, participants will watch a series of rugby matches between 16

national teams as well as revel in the event’s different festivals, beer

tents and family areas. After being moved to the Gold Coast in 2011,

the event has continued to gather popularity, fierce sportsmanship

and crazy costumes. Don’t miss out this year and attend one of the

country’s most exhilarating rugby tournaments! oC

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Nothing says Gold Coast sun and surf action better than the annual

Navy Surf Rowers National Premiership. The sport represents a large

part of Australia’s beach and surf life saving culture that dates back to

1908. It takes a measure of strength, skill, tactics and bravery. Rowers

are elite athletes who train all year round, and during the competitive

summer season, compete at local, state and national levels. The image

of a hefty wooden surfboat smashing into a steel-blue wall of water is

uniquely Australian, and this event in Surfers Paradise is the perfect way

to celebrate a century-old sport. Get down there to watch thrilling surf

boat races, expression sessions and beach rescue displays.

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Tracing the Nerang River Waterway between Surfers Paradise and Main Beach, and framed by the suburbs’ iconic white-sand beach and verdant parklands, the track for 2014 is a

rapid, high-performance track that pushes its racers to the absolute limit! Allowing maximum speeds of up to 265km/h with a total of 15 circuit turns, the race will be an encore of the previous years’ thrilling supercar action and a demonstration of international racing talent.

A couple of changes will greet this year’s racetrack revellers. Centralised on the city’s personality, 2014’s event program has sought to involve all ages by aiming to have most events in one main precinct, giving families, young people, corporate visitors and party goers a massive selection of activity in the one zone.

As well as this, the event’s infrastructure planning has taken it up a notch by investing in an additional 770 grandstand seats for around the track. Last year’s event was completely sold out well before October, so organisers will be ready for the even bigger and better crowds in 2014. The corporate structure will also be improved with enclosed, race-side air-conditioned suites for front-of-house action in style.

Music act announcements were made at the exclusive Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa Launch

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Surfers Paradise is yet again the Coast’s ideal location for beachside speed and celebration for the 2014 Castrol EDGE Gold Coast 600, the exhilarating motorsport event that has been picking up speed since 1994. This year is no exception, with a fantastic entertainment line-up, off-track activity program and a high-speed circuit all designed to really get the Gold Coast racing!

the Castrol eDGeGolD Coast 600


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the Castrol eDGeGolD Coast 600

After a year of driving with team Erebus and Mercedes Benz, are you glad to be back behind a Commodore?The rules of the competition are very strict, all the

cars are built a certain way and are basically the

same except for body shape and motor. But it is

good to be back driving for Holden and Walkinshaw,

as they’re a strong team!

We have the Castrol EDGE Gold Coast 600 coming up in october. It was a challenging race for you and the team last year. How will you prepare for this year’s race in the new car?The preparation is similar across every race and

we don’t change it too much from race to race.

Having said that, we are always going to do the

most we can to prepare. In 2013, we had a lot of

dramas with the car, in both races, so we’re keen

on getting it right this year. Qualifying is very

important so we will do our best to get up front

from the start and stay there. This applies to all

tracks, but it is very important particularly on

the Gold Coast, as the track has limited passing

opportunities. Because of this, we will want to

get to the front and stay out of trouble.

Is it important for you to be successful where you’re established? That is, on the Gold Coast?I would like to be successful wherever I race.

My family comes to most of my big races and I

usually speak to my parents the week leading up

to a race - they might surprise me by telling me

they will be there and offer support. I have a lot

of support on the Gold Coast and it is easier for

my close friends to make it down to the Castrol

EDGE Gold Coast 600 race. It would mean more

to me to have a good result in front of them, but

I try to stay focused on my driving, whatever

race I am in.

Do the other drivers look to you, as the ‘local’, to what to do on the Gold Coast? (Laughs) Not really, no. It is such a big weekend,

and very demanding on us physically and

mentally, that a lot of the other drivers head

straight home either that night, or first thing in the

morning. If there are any new drivers who haven’t

raced here previously or need some advice, I’d be

happy to help them out. I live at Mermaid Beach

and I definitely have my favourite places to eat.

Wheelbarrow at Mudgeeraba, BSKT, any of the

cafés at Nobby Beach, and Piccolo Espresso are

just a few!

How will you and your partner be celebrating the event after the races are complete?It really depends on how the weekend goes and

how I went, as that will determine what mood

I’m in! But win, lose or draw, there is always an

after party that we will go to. The Castrol EDGE

Gold Coast 600 event staff always put on a great

show and look after the drivers, teams, staff, and

sponsors. The Gold Coast has a great atmosphere,

much like the other street circuits, which I think

makes for a more exciting race for the spectators,

and gives them plenty more to do.

In your downtime and during the off-season, what are your favourite things to do around the region?Fitness is really important to me. I’m on the bike

a lot and have just competed in a half-ironman

competition in Cairns. That was very challenging

but I thoroughly enjoy having the flexibility to be

able to do that kind of thing. When I’m home, I’m

cycling all the time and I go everywhere from

Murwillumbah all the way up the Coast. The

weather and the territory around the region make

it a really beautiful place to get out on the bike.

I feel a lot safer on the roads here. I go out with

another half-dozen close friends, so it’s nice to

get out with them too.

outside of racing, is there anything else you get involved in over the weekend?

Being based on the Gold Coast, the V8 Supercars

Management get the Gold Coast drivers involved

in a lot of the media side of things and the

launches. We know the area very well, and as

locals, it’s nice for us to be able to represent our

home turf.

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Party in July, with Australia’s legendary hip-hop group Hilltop Hoods as the headliners for the Saturday night concert. They are set to perform tracks from their latest album Walking Under Stars, soon to be released.

In the name of tradition, all the favourite sideshows will be returning, including the V8 Superfest Parade, Tapas and Torque on Tedder, the Miss V8 Supercars competition, the CIK Race of Stars and Pimpama, the runners’ hot lap, the V8 Billy Kart Derby at Burleigh and the V8 Utes Charity golf day.

Continuing on the streak of surprises, other new off-track events include the Festival of Fuel and Fire in Surfers, the Student Safe Driving program at Mudgeeraba, the Gear Up Gold Coast competition for local businesses and schools, as well as an urban art festival for local visual, digital and urban artists.

Sound your engines Queensland, because tickets are already on sale at ticketek.com.au! Grab one for you, your mates or the family and get moving to the biggest motorsport celebration of the year, and take your marks!

Visit www.v8supercars.com.au for more information.

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The Australian hip hop music legends are featured to play the Saturday

night performance for the first time, and stop the show with tracks

from their latest album Walking Under Stars, to be released soon.

It’s only fitting that such a huge Aussie hip hop act be leading the

music scene for the Gold Coast’s loudest and fastest event of the year. The

group has received 6 ARIA Awards from 20 nominations between 2006 and

2012 for ‘Best Urban Release’, ‘Best Independent Release’ and ‘Best Urban

Album’. In 2001 and 2002, they were nominated for the ‘Best Hip Hop Act’

at the 3D World Dance Music Awards as well as winning the Australasian

Performing Rights Association (APRA) Award for ‘Best Up-Coming Group’

in the same year.

They’ve also continuously claimed their ground on the country’s most popular

and widely broadcasted radio countdown, Triple J Hottest 100, taking five

spots in 2005’s list and reaching number 17 on the station’s Hottest 100 of all

time, the highest ever placed Australian song.

Suffice to say, these guys know how to bring a party to life. With their

inspirational lyrics, unmatchable musical flavour, fearless exploration of pertinent

social issues and a spirit that celebrates both Australian pride and individualism,

Hilltop Hoods are a highly skilled and admirable group that appeal to a range

of musical tastes.

The group was formed officially in 1991 following the high school friendship of

MC Suffa (Matt Lambert) and Pressure (Daniel Smith) in the Hills of Adelaide,

South Australia. Through a mutual friend, the two later met DJ Debris (Barry

Francis), another hip hop enthusiast and talented musician who joined the

group in 1999. Hilltop Hoods also incorporated DJ Next and MC Summit for

engineering, turntablism, scratching and rapping between the years 1991

and 1999. Every member of the group has added their own infectious sound

element to Hilltop’s head-nodding, hand-pumping beats, which have travelled

extensively Australia-wide and overseas.

Spreading their lyrical love from Switzerland to the UK, South Korea to the

United States, Hilltop Hoods have have performed at events such as Open

Air Lumenzia, Glastonbury, T In The Park and Oxegen, gathering press and

musical majesty in all corners of the globe. Back on home turf, they have

played and headlined at big name music festivals such as Splendour In The

Grass, Groovin’ The Moo, Falls Festival, Pyramid Rock Festival, The Big Day

Out, Rollercoaster, Make Poverty History, Southbound and Bassinthegrass.

Wherever these guys go, they are certain to turn up the volume.

Hilltop Hoods is set to turn it up for the coast’s V8 Supercars event, which

takes place on the three kilometre Surfers Paradise Street Circuit. This year’s

event is anticipated to continue the Castrol EDGE Gold Coast 600’s festival

legacy with a handful of accompanying community and over-18 party events.

Hilltop Hoods will play at the concert location on the beach between Cavill

Avenue and Trickett Street.

Tickets are on sale now at ticketek.com.au, so grab yours, gear up and get

ready to chase that feeling at the Gold Coast’s biggest party!

muSiC & entertainment

Hilltop Hoods are pumped to be headlining this year’s V8 Supercars Castrol EDGE Gold Coast 600 between Friday 24 and Sunday 26 October.

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Once UpOn a Time...

September always brings with it a magical change in the air. The sun sweeps away the mid-year chill, igniting colour and warmth in the days with bluer skies and warmer nights.

faShion, artS & Culture


And now thanks to Queensland Ballet

and the Gold Coast Arts Centre,

Gold Coasters will be swapping their

thongs and beach towels for glass

slippers and ball gowns, with the

staging of Ben Stevenson’s classic Cinderella.

Following a sold-out season of the stunning

performance in Brisbane, Queensland Ballet will

take the show to a number of towns from the Gold

Coast all the way up to Cairns, sprinkling a bit of

fairytale magic across the whole state.

tHE SHow

The performance is broken into three acts and

follows the classical story of Cinderella and her

rise from rags to riches following her romantic

encounter with Prince Charming at the ball, who,

enchanted by her beauty, searches high and low

throughout the kingdom to return her glass slipper

and proclaim his love to her.

All the traditional characters are there. Cinderella

and her Prince Charming, her loving father and

Cinderella’s wicked stepmother, the terrible

stepsisters, the beloved Fairy Godmother, the

comical mice and the fairies of Summer, Autumn,

Winter and Spring who dance Cinderella’s rags into

a dazzling ball gown. Not to mention the pumpkin

coach that carries her to the ball.

Queensland Ballet’s Cinderella is performed with a

unique twist of humour, romance and show stopping

entertainment that has enchanted adults and children

alike since curtain call. Reviews marvel the final scene

of Cinderella and Prince Charming’s romantic pas de

deux; you may need to bring some tissues!

tHE HiStory

Ben Stevenson is a big name in ballet. Since

the age of 18, he has worked for major ballet

companies such as London Festival Ballet, Britain’s

Royal Ballet and the National Ballet Of Washington.

He originally created the beautiful and world-

renowned Cinderella in 1970 for the National Ballet

of Houston, prior to joining the company and going

on to stage his own The Sleeping Beauty in the

same year for the inaugural season of the John

F. Kennedy Centre of Performing Arts.

Stevenson’s interpretation of the centuries old

fairytale is one of the highest performed versions,

and its modern rendition by Queensland Ballet’s

new Artistic Director Li Cunxin is a masterful braid of

sincerity, innocence, evil and romance woven with the

mesmerising movements of a highly skilled ballet team.

Li Cunxin is recognised globally for his touching

and turbulent personal story, which inspired the

bestselling novel Mao’s Last Dancer.

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Surfers Paradise is a beautiful location for a

beautiful performance. Since its foundation in 1986

as the ‘Keith Hunt Community Entertainment and

Arts Centre’ and its rebranding and renaming in

2010, the Arts Centre has hosted a huge number

of national cultural exhibitions.

Only a five-minute drive from central Surfers

Paradise, it provides the perfect break from the

salt water with its Art Theatre of 1139 seats, two

cinemas and Arts Café.

Gold Coasters can be assured of one thing with

the Gold Coast performance: Brisbane is not the

only cultural hub in South East Queensland. This

event is a nod to the Gold Coast’s continuing

cultural development as a city and its dynamic

activity as a tourism destination.

tHE CoMMuNity

Adults and children in Surfers Paradise can also

put on their dance shoes at the following local

dance schools.

Street Jam Dance

Unit 5/61 Upton Street, Bundall

(07) 5526 9299 | [email protected]

New York Ballroom

Unit 5/61 Upton Street, Bundall

0408 766 722

Latin Mania

424415/75 Upton Street, Bundall

0413 595 275

Athena College

1/10 Strathaird Road, Bundall

(07) 5592 4066

faShion, artS & Culture

thE DEtailsPERFoRMAnCE onE: Friday 19 September, 7.00pm

PERFoRMAnCE TWo: Saturday 20 September, 1.30pm

PERFoRMAnCE THREE: Saturday 20 September, 7.00pm

Contact the Gold Coast Arts Centre’s Box office on (07) 5588 4000 or visit www.theartscentregc.com.au

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SPrinG ready ShoPPinG SPree

Spring ReadyshoPPinG sPrEE

Cotton on KiDsCentro Cavill Ave

Surfers Paradise

Ph: (07) 5531 6383

Available in a range of bold colours, this cotton

tee will keep kids cool during warmer days and

fashionably cool on the playground.

Boys Just Be Cool T-shirt ............... RRP $14.95

These durable denim shorts with camo print

cuff are sure to be a favourite with boys who

have a sense of adventure!

Boys Sean 3/4 Denim Short .............RRP $29.95

sunBurn soulShop t1/19

ground Floor 4 the Esplanade

Surfers Paradise

(07) 5592 6466

Sonic Bloom slide tri ..........................RRP $69.95

Sonic Bloom brazilian tie side .......RRP $69.95

Shimmer mini tube ...............................RRP $79.95

Shimmer hipster ....................................RRP $69.95

Block party bandeau ..........................RRP $89.95

Costa Maya high waisted pant .......RRP $89.95

hat WorlDShop g001, the High Street

3113 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise

(07) 5526 8772

A cute classic style bucket hat, with gorgeous flower detail comes

in a range of appealing colours that will dress up a casual outfit

and provide perfect protection from the sun.

Girls Braided Bucket Hat ................. RRP $14.95

Add some fun to your Fashion on the Fields outfit! Featuring

floaty feathers and delicate weaved leaves attached to a lined

headband for comfort and stability.

Sinamay Fascinator II ....................... RRP $27.95

For the lady that requires more coverage when watching the

racing trackside, this dress hat in plum is a chic choice. Boasting

bows and delicate feathers, it is a feminine and formal design.

Sinamay Dress Hat .............................RRP $59.95

infinity ground level, Shop 31

Chevron renaissance Centre

Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd & Elkhorn Ave

Surfers Paradise

(07) 5526 8935

Just push it! Simply press the face of your

soft-touch silicone watch to illuminate the time,

date and seconds. The tri-mode display gives

you the time, date, and a seconds counter at

the touch of your fingertips, lighting up to

illuminate the time and switching off until you

need it again. Push once for time, twice for

date, and three times for seconds.

Push It! LED Watch ........RRP $14.95

RRP


via la moDaShop g3, Hilton High Street

3113 Surfers Paradise Blvd

Surfers Paradise

(07) 5526 8070

This gorgeous soft leather bag is the perfect

spring accessory. Detailed with gold studs and

chain strap, it makes an ideal day bag, or it can be

converted to a clutch. Secure twist lock closure,

mobile phone and inside zip pocket ensure your

items remain in place.

Yana by Strada (green) .................................... ..RRP $186.00 | on SALE $93.00- Half Price!

This leather clutch says statement and style.

Available in a range of bright colours, its python

skin texture will set any outfit off.

Daja by Strada (red, green and white) ........... ..RRP $199.00 | on SALE $99.50- Half Price!

SPrinG ready ShoPPinG SPree

ExQuisitE lifE Shop 46, Circle on Cavill

3184 Surfers Paradise Blvd

(07) 5592 5233

Featuring several square diamantes, the Rockstar

Jelly Sandal from holster will surely make you

shine. Available in glittering bronze, this sandal

will carry your feet fashionably through spring

and summer.

Holster Rockstar Jelly (Bronze) ........................................ RRP $69.99

sPaQ1/7 Staghorn Ave

Surfers Paradise

(07) 5584 1108

Get spring ready at SpaQ! Beginning with a warm,

wild thyme foot pumice, the foot therapy session

includes a series of nail care techniques to trim,

shape and buff your nails. Before applying your

choice of Zoya varnish, your feet and legs will be

treated to a luxurious warm stone massage. You’ll

have feet as fancy as your Gucci shoes!

SpaQ Foot Therapy (60mins) ..........RRP $110.00

This traditional scrub will enliven the body and

provide the beautiful youthful flow promised to

Javanese Princesses on their wedding day for

thousands of years. A luxurious tradition given

to soften and sweeten the skin, with hibiscus to

cleanse and moisturise.

Hibiscus and Tumeric Body Scrub (200ml) .........................RRP $28.00

An unrivalled experience for revitalising weary,

dull winter skin. Bamboo grounds are spun

to create small, round beads for effectively

removing build up. Blended with invigorating

anti-oxidants of Ginseng and Gingko, and infused

with refreshing Lavender to calm and soothe, this

purifying polish can be used from head to toe.

Bamboo Polish (125ml)....................RRP $36.00

Spring ReadyshoPPinG sPrEE


Months of sporting and cultural events for everyone!Bring on Spring 6 September – 12 October

Swell Sculpture Festival 12 – 21 September

Gold Coast Multicultural Festival 14 September

Gold Coast Folk Music Festival 20 – 21 September

Masters of Rugby League Australia Tournament 27 Sept – 3 Oct

Celebrate Gold Coast 28 September

Opera in the Park – an evening on Broadway 4 October

Gold Coast Cycle Fest 4 – 5 October

Queensland Beach Volleyball Tour 4 – 5 October

Chinese Festival Gala and Dragon Boat Regatta 5 October

Gold Coast Sevens (Rugby) 11 – 12 October

Tour de Valley 12 October

Netfest 16 – 19 October

Brisbane to Gold Coast Cycle Challenge 19 October

Gold Coast 600 24 – 26 October

Coolangatta Gold 1 – 2 November

Pan Pacific Masters Games 1 – 9 November

Bonjour French Festival 23 November

We’re a vibrant events city. For more information about our city’s events, visit moregoldcoast.com.au #goldcoastevents

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Months of sporting and cultural events for everyone!Bring on Spring 6 September – 12 October

Swell Sculpture Festival 12 – 21 September

Gold Coast Multicultural Festival 14 September

Gold Coast Folk Music Festival 20 – 21 September

Masters of Rugby League Australia Tournament 27 Sept – 3 Oct

Celebrate Gold Coast 28 September

Opera in the Park – an evening on Broadway 4 October

Gold Coast Cycle Fest 4 – 5 October

Queensland Beach Volleyball Tour 4 – 5 October

Chinese Festival Gala and Dragon Boat Regatta 5 October

Gold Coast Sevens (Rugby) 11 – 12 October

Tour de Valley 12 October

Netfest 16 – 19 October

Brisbane to Gold Coast Cycle Challenge 19 October

Gold Coast 600 24 – 26 October

Coolangatta Gold 1 – 2 November

Pan Pacific Masters Games 1 – 9 November

Bonjour French Festival 23 November

We’re a vibrant events city. For more information about our city’s events, visit moregoldcoast.com.au #goldcoastevents

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CITY SOULBeneath the lights, the crowds and the excitement of Gold Coast’s entertainment hub, a beachside suburb

known simply as ‘Surfers’, is waiting to be found.

SurferS ParadiSe - City Soul


It may be known as the Gold Coast’s tourism and entertainment centre

– and that it is – but strip it all back, down to its bare sand and surf,

and you will uncover the heart of Surfers Paradise. In that centre, is a

place that is home to those lucky enough to reside in a truly eclectic

landscape. Look up, and see an exciting city skyline enticing you with

entertainment, look down and you will see your feet in the sand. Today,

it's a city known to locals simply as ‘Surfers’, but how did this suburb

come to be the very spirit of the Gold Coast? The history of the city is

riddled with both success stories and losses. James Beattie, a farmer,

was apparently the first European to settle in the area when he staked

out a farm on the Nerang River. The land, however, proved unfit for

farming and was sold to a German immigrant, Johan Meyer, in 1887,

who turned it into a sugar farm and mill. Unfortunately, the sandy land

refused to let up and it wasn’t until Meyer auctioned the farm and built

the Main Beach Hotel that the birth of Surfers Paradise as a holiday

destination came to be. While the hotel, and in fact the area which was

still called Elston, was not hugely successful or heavily populated at that

stage, a land auction in 1917 to sell subdivided blocks as the ‘Surfers’

Paradise Estate was the beginning of bigger things to come. It was also

the first recorded reference of ‘Surfers’. Then came Jim Cavill, and his

opening of Surfers Paradise Hotel – the first landmark. In the following

years, Elston changed to ‘Surfers Paradise’, and after the building boom

of the fifties and sixties, the city became the hub of the Gold Coast.

What it never lost was its natural pull. High rises were built and world-

class hotels and attractions gave overseas visitors even more of an

incentive to visit, but people who ventured here were enamored by the

natural atmosphere. From the hinterland to the wide stretch of beaches,

Surfers Paradise embodies the best of our Australian landscape. The

beaches remind us of how good it is to simply be in the moment, and

perhaps that is what keeps people coming back. In recent years, the

upgrades and developments along the Foreshore have ensured that

Surfers Paradise will continue to adapt to present day needs. It will

always be a tourist destination; it will always draw crowds from around

the world. But for locals, it will be ‘Surfers’, a place where you can feel

the sand on your feet any time of the year.




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food & lifeStyle


There are two Australian ideas of the

Mexican culinary experience. First,

there’s cheese, salsa, beans, more

cheese, ponchos and an Australian

accented drawl of dos cerveyzahs por

fahvor (two beers please!). Or, there is Mexican

cuisine that is based on fresh, minimalistic dishes

that burst with citrus flavour, with exciting

ingredients and flaming habaneros, served in

a Californian-like bar and offering more than

just Mexican beer. This is Stingray, and what its

marine title lacks in Spanish, its Surfers Paradise

location, retro interior and take on traditional

Mexican dining, speaks the language everyone can

understand - good food and a good bar.

Stingray, located in the lobby of the Coast’s head-

turning QT hotel, is where the locals go. And

never mind hump-day, Tuesdays are now the day

to wind down from Mondayitis and wind up for

the coming week with $3 tacos. Bustling by six

o’clock with a largely younger crowd of suit-clad

business boys and a spectrum of cocktail dresses,

the flamingo-pink hue tempts visitors from the

centrepoint bar which is stocked generously with a

grande collection of superior rum, Australian, New

Zealand and European wines, and an impressive

fifty types of tequila - for tradition’s sake of course.

Obviously Stingray could have celebrated the mid-

week in a more Australian-style way, by pouring a

few skewies and throwing around some hot chip

baskets. But given the hotel’s already quirky yet

incredibly professional approach to hospitality, the

pseudo Californian-Mexican décor adds heat to the

experience. And QT is very familiar with success

so far, winning the 2014 Gourmet Traveller’s Best

Hotel Breakfast for the Bazaar Bistro. Let’s salt-

shot-lime to that!

The $3 tacos are cooked fresh to order on a

separate barbeque grill located bar-side so

customers can watch their order start to sizzle,

with the company of a cold beer. From land to sea,

the tacos hit all the Mexican taste sensations. The

grilled fish with achiote paste, red onion salsa and

chipotle mayonnaise is a bite of Baja Down Under,

while the king prawns marinated in tequila with

mango, chipotle, corn and queso salsa is another

hit. The grill also whips up Cuban style pork belly,

braised goat leg and flame-grilled chicken for

those who appreciate the meatier side of things.

The menu doesn’t stop there. There’s Oaxacan-

style quesadillas of barbecued chicken, pork

belly, mole rubbed lamb and habanero prawns

accompanied by traditional toppings with

a modern twist. Take the pineapple gel, fresh

mango puree and chilli jam, or the goat’s crema,

for example.

The Smoked corn and chipotle soup with lime

marinated scampi and fried tortillas leaves a swirling

trail of spicy aroma on its way to a table of five,

who among their animated conversation, share

the Scallop Ceviche with aguachile verde, raw

cucumber and red onion atop crispy fried tortilla

pieces. It’s a social setting made for after-work

catch-ups, with a round of drinks and better amigos.

In the true spirit of a city whose mantra is less

fat, more flavour, there are also Italian, Moroccan

and Modern Australian salads for those with an

eye on the calorie watch. Their carb-free element

is not sacrificed for portion, however, and each

salad is enough for one person or as a side for

the bigger appetites. The Green Pea Salad is a

plateful of jade peas glistening in just-squeezed

lemon juice, dancing in the sweetness of mint and

the bite of chilli flakes. Maybe the Mexicans can

make friends with salad.

In the same health-conscious vein, Stingray knows

its people and offers a neat selection of traditional

and innovative cocktails made with agave nectar

instead of sugar. Ole! Toast Tuesday off with a

Skinny Melon Mojito with Finlandia lime, honeydew,

cucumber and mint for a sweet and sour sip, or

Fruit Cider Sangria with Squires Orchard Cider,

Finlandia grapefruit, ginger and fresh Summer fruit.

Sitting amongst the kaleidoscope of loud pastel

colours and screens of swirling rainbows and

caramel-skinned beach babes blowing kisses

circa 1970, it’s not hard to forget momentarily

that you’re at home. The theme of groove and

retro remains for the whole experience; from

the waitresses’ mini-skirt go-go uniforms to the

tropically coloured album menus. That, with the

sensational smell of chilli and lime and the mixture

of golden oldies music remixed with a beach shack

twist, will make you forget it’s Tuesday.

Taste, touch and time are thrown into a world of

Mexican flavour and Californian pop art paradise,

which for a Tuesday on the Gold Coast, is a step

into a mid-week vacation. From the bar list to the

menu of Mexican favourites done Australian style,

it seems appropriate to consider Stingray a bit of

a well earned escape from the week’s long start,

edging closer towards the weekend when, hey,

you won’t have to stop at just two beers.

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Fringed by tropical greenery and speckled by

the Gold Coast sunshine filtering through the

delicate canopy of palm fronds, the dining room

breathes a quintessential beachside paradise

air from morning until evening. The restaurant’s

ambiance of poolside, holiday relaxation helps guests and

local visitors forget the day’s plans ahead.

The open-plan design of the buffet makes decision easy.

Before the refreshing aromas of lemon, salt and fresh

vegetables, diners can watch the whirl of chef’s whites

move around the kitchen with pans of flame-red crab

claws and oysters glistening like polished black pearls.

The off-white and glass frame of the kitchen reflects the

hotel’s beachside environment, incorporating a feature

wall of exposed rock and a continued mosaic tile motif

throughout the room, resembling the sand and sea.

Succulent crab, Tasmanian smoked salmon, palm-sized

prawns, silky scallops, mussels, hearty oysters and

sweet-fleshed bugs are some of the exceptional, locally-

sourced ocean produce that diners can hand-pick from

the centrepiece seafood buffet. For real ocean-to-plate

freshness, start with a dozen oysters among the table with

just a squirt of lemon on each, followed by a few bites of

raw salmon or fleshy pink tuna, with a touch of lemon or

a drop of tartar sauce.

Perhaps Citrique’s greatest feature is the fact it is a

buffet, meaning the seafood is endless and always

ice cold. Undoubtedly, however, there is a secret to

mastering this type of dining. Avoid the messy walk

back to the table by overfilling your plate and instead

treat the experience as a fine-dining occasion, serving

yourself a starter, first and second course at your own

pace. The food is not going to disappear, as the attentive

wait staff and cooking team demonstrate through the

constant rotation of newly stacked platters. You’re on

holiday time, so enjoy every second.

Back onto land, diners can treat themselves to a huge

range of enticing European dishes, artisan antipasto,

quality roast meats, Asian-inspired curries and satays,

wood-fired pizza and yum cha. In perfect fashion for

a city composed of an exciting, transient population,

Citrique caters for a range of worldly tastebuds with

clean, simple presentation techniques and the best

quality ingredients.

Don’t let the indulgence end there. Citrique’s dessert

selection is as exciting as it is decadent, spoiling diners

with freshly baked French pastries, an ice-cream buffet

and a variety of condiments. The wickedly indulgent

iced chocolate mud cake might seem a bit heavy after

a round of raw sashimi, but just one bite into the warm

surface of buttery cocoa will take you happily from salty

to sweet in a heartbeat.

Looking for a leisurely lunchbreak, or the ideal mid-week

treat? Citrique’s weekday lunch deal for $29.50 per

person gives you a little holiday from your day with a

huge range of chef’s choice salads, freshly baked bread,

soups of the day and a number of delicious main dishes

from the buffet, including dessert for only an extra $5.

CITRIQUE A MUST FOR SEAFOOD LOVERS

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Lovers of fine seafood need only step off the sand and onto the Ground Floor of the five-star Surfers Paradise Marriot Resort & Spa, where Citrique Restaurant serves up

the Coast’s freshest selection of daily-caught seafood in a perfect setting.

For bookings and information, phone (07) 5592 9772 or visit www.citrique.com.au


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SURFERS PARADISE MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA 158 FERNY AVENUE, SURFERS PARADISE QUEENSLAND, 4217 PH: 61 7 5592 9800 FAX: 61 7 5592 9888WWW.SURFERSPARADISEMARRIOTT.COM

* Minimum stay of three nights; subject to availability; terms & conditions apply. Please mention Suite Retreat when booking.

Submerge yourself in luxury at the Gold Coast’s stylish playground. Relax poolside on exotic day beds and private sandy beaches, or swim under refreshing waterfalls and snorkel with tropical fish.

Discover paradise when you book your Suite Retreat Package which includes: Luxurious accommodation in a stylish suite for 3 nights with valet parking and exclusive access to the Elandra Retreat Club - where you will have space to rest, read and take in the views, as well as enjoy a fresh and healthy breakfast daily and pre-dinner drinks and canapés at sunset.

FROM $364*/ROOM/NIGHT.FOR RESERVATIONS VISIT SURFERSPARADISEMARRIOTT.COM AND ENTER THE CODE P42

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