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Destination Paradise Centre

Surfers Paradise

Updated: Oct 24, 2024

Sip, snack and shop by the sea at Paradise Centre, Surfers Paradise's absolute beachfront lifestyle precinct, boasting endless entertainment from 9am-late, 365 days a year. 

Fun for all ages, Paradise Centre is a one-stop-shop for kids entertainment, beauty, fashion, food and fun, plus it's located directly across from the iconic Surfers Paradise beach! Keep reading for our list of Must Do's at Paradise Centre: 

Beachside Eats
Nahm Talay Thai is a Thai restaurant & bar, boasting unbeatable oceanfront views, unique eats and killer cocktails

TGI Fridays is brings classic American eats to Surfers Paradise with an expansive menu featuring wings, tenders, ribs, burgers, loaded potatoes, sundaes and more!

The Sporting Globe is a sports bar super venue dishing up top notch brews, a pub-style menu and sports-focused entertainment in the heart of Surfers Paradise

Enzo's Cucina is a home-style Italian eatery dishing up freshly-made pasta and pizza by the sea, to share with friends and famiglia

La Playa is a Mediterranean restaurant dishing up delicious bites and beachside vibes on Cavill Avenue

Wahlburgers is a family owned burger joint founded by Paul Wahlberg with his famous brothers Donnie and Mark Wahlberg. Here, you can enjoy a sumptuous selection of loaded burgers, sandwiches and fries, while overlooking the iconic Surfers Paradise beach

El Camino Cantina is a Tex Mex restaurant serving big flavours, and even bigger margaritas. Packed with neon lights, juke boxes and sombreros, you're bound to have a good time

Gelato Messina is a cult fave among gelato enthusiasts, serving up a delicious range of classic and experimental scoops mere metres from the beach

Family Fun

Located across the road from the beach, Go Ride a Wave Surf School specialises in daily beginner surf lessons, fun for all the family!

A party palace of adrenaline-pumping fun for al the family, including laser tag, bumper cars, arcade games, bowling,  glow-in-the-dark mini golf and a chill out zone - plus there's a cafe and bar!

Have you got what it takes to escape? With 60 minutes on the clock, you and your team are locked in a themed room and must put together the hidden clues to find your way out! 

Enter a new dimension at FREAK VR, Surfers Paradise's premier virtual reality entertainment venue. FREAK combines cutting-edge multiplayer games, incredible 4D effects and curated physical spaces to help you venture beyond reality

Release your inner warrior at MANIAX, the ultimate axe throwing experience right to the heart of Surfers Paradise. Ride the escalator to the First Floor of the Paradise Centre to find the custom-built axe hall with 15 throwing lanes, a Viking-themed bar and blissful ocean views

Shop by the Sea

Fast Times is a skateboarding, street wear, footwear store and social hub located in the heart of Surfers Paradise

BAKU is a leading Australian swimwear brand that offers exclusive desirable for women of all ages and sizes. Grab your new swimmers and stroll straight across the road to the beach!

Located a stone’s throw from the famous sands of Surfers Paradise Beach, iKandi Sunglasses stocks sunnies from major brands including Gucci, Prada, Ray-Bans, Boss, Dior and Tom Ford

Drop into this independent women's clothing boutique to shop gorgeous dresses, floaty tops and palazzio pants that will transport you straight to your next vacation

Looking for more things to do in Surfers Paradise? Check out our guide here

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