Surfers Paradise Things to Do

Surfers Paradise attracts all sorts of visitors from your typical tourist to your tried & true globetrotter. Occasionally, you will bump into some people who make your trip a little more interesting. Unfortunately, I didn't spot the infamous meter maids in gold bikinis & cowboy hats who roller blade around and help put in coins into parking meters.

It's called Surfers Paradise after all. There are a number of surf schools in the area but better to select a reliable one that has a lower student-to-coach ration (max 6) so you will have some personalised lessons and coaching. Personal lessons are also available but will be costlier.

Remember to dress for the occasion, wetsuit preferred, no one wants to see your swim shorts fall when you ride the surfboard.

Surfers Paradise is lined with the longest beach with white surfs and soft sand. Park yourself at any part of the beach and catch some rays, and forget everything. Just remember when you want to take a dip into the ocean, stay within the red & yellow flag areas.

There are lifeguards watching but it's always good to practise your own safety.

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Ripley's Believe It Or Not is a museum featuring hundreds of believe it or not exhibits, amazing stories, magic, mystery, incredible illusions, interactive displays and a couple of movies.

It is a self guided tour which takes you through twelve individually themed galleries and it takes an hour or so to complete the circuit.

Open between 9am and 11pm daily.

Admission Prices -

Adults: $14.50
Seniors/Students
Backpackers: $12.50
Child (5-12): $8.00
Under 5: Free

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Infinity is a walk through maze filled with sound effects, funky music and illusions that seem to go on forever.

You will be provided with cotton gloves and socks for when you need to "feel" your way around the maze. The Infinity journey takes around 30 minutes and will challenge your senses and imagination.

No photography is allowed.

Open daily from 10am to 10pm except Christmas Day.

Entry Prices to Infinity -

Adults: $23.90
Seniors: $19.90
Children:(12 Years and Under) $15.90

Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) $67

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Imagine being strapped into a harness, attached to steel cables and then hauled 35m into the sky only to be released so you can fly at speeds of up to 130km/h!

If this is you then the Fly Coaster is your thrill.

Three intrepid thrillseekers
Trembling on their toes,
And taken to the toppermost,
Before they down they goes,
Screaming lungs for thrilling funs,
And adrenalin afterglows.
~robertgaz~

AU$39pp single fly
AU$35 double fly
AU$29 triple fly

One of Surfers' oldest attractions is the Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum. Take a self guided tour, through individually themed galleries, featuring hundreds of the worlds most unbelievable exhibits, amazing stories, magic, mystery, incredible illusions, fun interactive displays and two unforgettable movies. Tour lasts up to an hour or more.

Visit Kuranda when you are in Cairns: Kuranda is a relaxing town located in the rainforest highland west of Cairns. The cable car ride through the rainforest is a memorable experience. In Kuranda, you should watch the famous aborigine show, visit the art market and relax by the Barren River (see photo).