Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Surfers Paradise

"Springbrook National Park is the ultimate hinterland experience in Queensland, bragging more than 20 square miles of dense forest wilderness just an hour’s drive from the beach-populated Gold Coast. For diehard bushwalkers and nature lovers, Springbrook National Park is an explorer’s dream, featuring hidden swimming holes, canyon creeks, streams and an abundance of friendly Australian species. The unmissable reward inside Springbrook National Park is Purling Brook Falls - a 100-metre waterfall that promises a sight that will stick with you for years to come."

"Springbrook National Park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area and is part of the beautiful Scenic Rim. Here you can explore amazing rainforests, discover majestic waterfalls and discover amazing wildlife, with over 500 species!. https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/springbrook/about/culture"

"About the hotel: Located in Gold Coast, 750 metres from Kurrawa Beach, The Darling at The Star Gold Coast provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a bar and to a casino. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests."

"Earlier known as Jupiter’s Hotel and Casino,  it was rebranded in 2017 as The Star, Gold Coast and is located on Broadbeach Island. This casino offers over 1600 pokie machines to their visitors. For those that want to take a break from the pokies they offer 70 table games incuding Blackjack, Baccarat, Roulette, Sic Bo or Jupiters 21."

"With everyone doing the right thing and staying inside, you now don’t have to miss out on any delicious food because you can get it delivered straight to your door!. Here are 10 fabulous restaurants and cafes around the Gold Coast you can order from the comfort of your couch now:"

"SkyPoint, in the contemporary Q1 Resort and Spa, is Australia's tallest residential tower and offers giddy views of the entire Gold Coast. You can choose from two sightseeing attractions here. The SkyPoint Observation Deck on level 77 affords 360-degree panoramas of the Gold Coast, the sea, and the distant green hinterland."

"SkyPoint has been transformed from a room with a view to an exciting tourism experience to showcase the 360 degree beauty of the Gold Coast from the surf to the hinterland and beyond. Hop on board the fast elevators at Q1 Resort, taking you from the ground to Level 77 in just 42.7 seconds. Like some adventure?"

"This open-air street food market is only eight-minutes from Broadbeach, offering the most mouthwatering eats around. Take your family down on any Wednesday, Friday or Saturday of the month to experience this cultural dining hub with a difference. While you devour food from around the world, try locally brewed beer for parents and listen to the local talent."

"Pictured: Vibrant Miami Marketta is Gold Coast’s original and best street food night market. Image credit: Miami Marketta. Another nocturnal hotspot to add to the hit list is local fave, Miami Marketta."

"You’ll find this track on the Green Mountains side of Lamington National Park (near O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat). Step into cool rainforest, where enormous curved buttress roots rise from the ground and ancient trees tower overhead. See if the kids can spot where rainforest transitions into open woodland, and don’t forget to take some photos of the expansive views from the lookout at the end of the track."

"When you are searching "where is the Gold Coast?", you can see that this is one of the Gold Coast places that you must visit. This park is located on the Plateau of Lamington, Queensland fringe, Australia, spread over 51,000 sections. It is one of the famous places in Gold Coast with its natural environment, pure mountains, strolling tracks, birdlife, enormous trees, and rainforest."

"Lamington National Park is a must-see destination – a natural treasure and world heritage site and one of Australia’s largest preserves that houses the largest area of pristine sub-tropical forest."

"Numinbah Forest Reserve is located at the foothills of the Border Ranges, just 40 kilometres North of Murwillumbah, or 25 kilometres South-West of Nerang. It is one of the most popular natural attractions in Queensland..."

"Type: Restaurant and Cafe Japanese Sushi. Yamagen Japanese is located at QT Gold Coast, 7 Staghorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast. It is rated 4.1 by 52 Zomato users."

"Shop 16a Robina Quays Shopping Centre cnr of Robina Parkway and Markeri Street, Robina, Gold Coast, Queensland 4226 AustraliaFrench, Japanese, Asian, EuropeanDinner, LunchSeating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service[email protected]+61 7 5689 1366http://www.cocotte.com.au"

"2545 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast, Queensland 4218 AustraliaFrench, Cafe, EuropeanLunch, Dinner, Brunch, BreakfastDelivery, Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service[email protected]+61 7 5572 7793http://lecafegourmand.com.au/"

"Le Cafe Gourmand is a well-known French restaurant in the city. This is an outstanding restaurant you can check out if you are looking for your favourite traditional French dishes. In addition to that, they bake fresh goods that you can pick up every day."

"This is a top-notch French restaurant where you can enjoy the best in elegant casual dining. This dining spot is known for its exceptional French cuisine and world-class customer service. Moreover, all of their dishes are made with the finest and most flavoursome ingredients."

"Kirra Point's small rocky headland serves to separate Kirra Beach on the North from the main Coolangatta beach to the south, and is often regarded as one of the world's premier surf breaks, with multiple surfing competitions - both professional and amateur - held here throughout the year. With some of the best and most diverse surfing conditions along the Gold Coast, smaller surf can be found closer to the shore that is ideal for both swimming and beginning board riders, while outside the flags there are more challenging surf breaks further out that can sometimes become crowded due to their popularity with surfers. Another reason to visit Kirra Beach is not only the beach itself, but also the range of beautiful Gold Coast scenery that it has to offer with scenic footpaths, headland, golden sand and greenery all combining to make it a picturesque locale."

"This small rocky headland among the Gold coast beaches is one of the world’s premier surf breaks. Owing to its boomerang shaped structure, it is believed that Kirra beach was named after a boomerang by the Aboriginal people of Queensland. With high cascading waves and the breaks, this beach has the perfect natural conditions for surfing on the water."

"Clear blue water, beautiful soft sand, you can’t ask for more from an iconic Australian beach!. White sand beaches on the gold coast. This beach features a pretty lagoon by the sandbar which shields the area from waves and is a great place for young children."

"Springbrook National Park is the ultimate hinterland experience in Queensland, bragging more than 20 square miles of dense forest wilderness just an hour’s drive from the beach-populated Gold Coast. For diehard bushwalkers and nature lovers, Springbrook National Park is an explorer’s dream, featuring hidden swimming holes, canyon creeks, streams and an abundance of friendly Australian species. The unmissable reward inside Springbrook National Park is Purling Brook Falls - a 100-metre waterfall that promises a sight that will stick with you for years to come."

"Springbrook National Park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area and is part of the beautiful Scenic Rim. Here you can explore amazing rainforests, discover majestic waterfalls and discover amazing wildlife, with over 500 species!. https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/springbrook/about/culture"

"One of the best surf beaches in Australia, come here to watch in awe as some of Queensland’s best surfers tackle phenomenal waves. Enjoy the fantastic rugged scenery, try your hand at a bit of fishing or enjoy a stroll along one of Australia’s most beautiful beaches at sunset. Enjoy a stroll along one of Australia’s most beautiful beaches at sunset."

"One of the most famous surf breaks, Snapper Rocks is a consistent point break that can provide up to a kilometre long ride if you can pull the right wave. The break is accessed quickly by (carefully) paddling out from the rocks or by paddling through the breakers of the beach. Nearby is Rainbow Bay Surf Club."

"The most famous surf break on the coast has to be Snapper Rocks. This iconic spot offers amazing surf and gorgeous views. It’s a chance to capture some really iconic shots of the Gold Coast."