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Surfers Paradise.: Time Share Scams !!!
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  • Updated By grantravel on November 11, 2005
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  • Surfers Paradise. - Gold Coast
    by grantravel
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    Watch out for people in Surfers Paradise (namely at the Chevron Renaissance) who offer you "free" prizes. They are just time share scamers trying to get you into their seminars. You have to sit through a 2 hour session with a salesman trying his best to suck you into handing over alot of money, before they will give you your prize, which is not worth it anyway (a bottle of wine or a "holiday"). Trust me, I've been there and done it!!

    If you don't mind wasting 2 hours for a bottle of wine or some dodgy holiday, go for it.

    I suggest to just say no to the prize, and just keep walking.

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    Surfers Paradise.: SHUTTLE SERVICE TRAP
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  • Updated By ickee on June 2, 2006
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  • Be careful. You might buy a shuttle ticket to and fro the airport when you arrive. if you do and you're staying for a while it's fine. But if you're in for a quick trip, it's a scam. You need to book 48hours prior to your departure so if you weren't immediately aware of that (it's written somewhere in the brochures they give you but considering your mind will be too busy trying to get as much done in a short span of time, this may escape you as it did me) you won't get to book a service for the day you are leaving. to be safe, just get a cab to the airport when you leave if you're just staying for a few days. less headaches and no money wasted.

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    Surfers Paradise.: Nearly every tourist shop in...
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  • By timtrina on August 26, 2002
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  • Nearly every tourist shop in Surfers Paradise - by tourist shops I mean: Opal Shops, Souveniour Shops, etc. They are just such a rip-off. Places charging a fortune for little stuffed koala toys, etc - if you want some real Australian mementos - please visit the markets - either the Carrara Markets on Saturdays and Sundays, or the Markets along Surfers Paradise on a Friday night.

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    Surfers Paradise.: Surfers Paradise - I put this...
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  • By Jez79 on August 26, 2002
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    Surfers Paradise - I put this here because a lot of tourists go to Surfers and thing that's what the Gold Coast is all about. Surfers is very commercial and unless you want shopping, clubs and lots of tourists, don't make it the only stop on the coast. Surfers Paradise beach is fairly average, so make sure tyou venture further south to see the beauty of the Gold Coast. this pic is taken from Point Danger on the Tweed Coast.

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    Surfers Paradise.: Well, from my intro it is no...
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  • Updated By JenniferS on August 25, 2002
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  • Well, from my intro it is no secret that I think Surfers Paradise is a TOURIST TRAP. Full of overpriced shops maily owned by Japanese and Asian people, Surfers is slowly beginning to become a 'nicer' place to visit. Although the night life is supposed to be its highlight, it can get pretty dirty, nasty and down right scary after 1am. Best to stick to one of our many lovely resturants and a fling at the casino. I must admit, Surfers now has Friday night markets along the esplande and there is a new shopping complex called the Rennaisance that is quite beautiful. I guess it is the place to stay due to all the hotels, but if you want my advice stick to Broadbeach or some of the lovely apartments at Main Beach.

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    Surfers Paradise.: Surfers Paradise-It's not the only thing here.
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  • By jimmy2 on January 7, 2003
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  • A lot of people think that the Gold Coast stops with Surfers Paradise but there are so many other better places to see. Please get a map and see as much as you can.

    There is plenty to see in Surfers Paradise so have lunch or something there are quite a few nice cafe's and reataurants.

    Head down south towards the border there isn't as much down there in the way of shopping centers and highrises but the scenery is a lot better.

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    Surfers Paradise.: The pistol shooting place on...
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  • Updated By hatter10_6 on August 25, 2002
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  • The pistol shooting place on the Cavill Mall is way too expensive. Don't do too much touristy stuff with the touristy organisations. They overcharge. Ask the locals where to go, the surfies are usually friendly.

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    Surfers Paradise.: It's cheaper elsewhere
  • By ssquah on November 14, 2007
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  • Don't shop at Surfer's Paradise, if you can help it. I made it a point to ask the cashier in the hotel where the locals would go for their shopping and I was recommended the Pacific Fair. I wasn't disappointed. Despite the shops looking up-market, the prices for souvenirs were so much more competitive than at Surfer's. Even the Copenhagen Ice-cream. A double scoop of ice-cream in a cone cost me AUD5 at Pacific Fair while a similar scoop at Surfer's cost me AUD5.90.


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    Surfers Paradise.: To All PRE PAID Tourists from Asia !
  • Updated By Aquacraig on February 28, 2008
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  • On the Gold Coast pre paid tourist deals that are usually paid before departure will take you shopping in specially prepared shops designed just for you. These shops are in the outer areas and are away from the local shops where the prices are much cheaper. We see bus loads of tourists taken by Asian tour companies to these outer locations daily. These shops will pay a heavy commission to the tour operator to drive you there. This means the price will be more expensive for you. ALSO DO NOT PAY MONEY TO WALK ON OUR BEACHES! OUR BEACHES ARE FREE!! Tour companies may charge you to go to the beach and walk to the water. This is FREE for everbody.

    Please ask if you can also shop in the local shopping centres and areas where the locals frequent. Ask your operator to do this for you. You will meet friendly locals who will sell you your requirements at usually cheaper prices.

    Ask to walk the streets of Surfers Paradise for some shopping. Other good places to shop are; Australia Fair shopping centre, Pacific Fair shopping centre and Harbour Town shopping centre.


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