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🌊 [Surfers Paradise] The Gold Coast's iconic sandy beach and city paradise

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip 🌊 [Surfers Paradise] The sandy beach and city paradise that symbolizes the Gold Coast Surfers Paradise, the center of the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, is a resort area where white sand beaches and skyscrapers stand in contrast to each other. The 150m wide, 2km long sandy beach is crowded with people enjoying beach life all year round, and is a mecca for surfing and swimming . ⸻ 🔹 Attractive experience points • Surfing & Beach Activities: A wide range of lessons are available for beginners. You can enjoy a variety of activities such as paddle, snorkel, SUP, and jet boat. • SkyPoint Observation Deck & Climb: An observation deck located on the top floor of Q1 Tower, where you can enjoy 360° panoramic views of the sea and city all day and night. • Stroll along Cavill Avenue: A pedestrianized mall with shops, cafes, and street performances. You can also shop at the adjacent Paradise Center. • Night entertainment: From bars, clubs, casinos, markets, and street performances, there is no end to the fun at night. • Plenty of sightseeing in the area: A one-hour drive to Brisbane for a day trip, and hot air ballooning and rainforest walks are also popular for short trips. ⸻ 🕒Recommended schedule (one-day model) Time of day Experience Morning Surfing lessons or SkyPoint morning view Afternoon Relax on the beach or jet boat/SUP Evening Stroll and shop on Cavill Avenue Evening Beach market, light-ups, bar hopping ⸻ ⚠️Points to note • Beach erosion: The beach is being repaired after a recent cyclone. A beach restoration project is still underway, but the beach is being restored  . • Luxury development: Real estate prices are soaring and luxury hotels and hotels are on the rise. Prices and accommodation costs are also on the rise. ⸻ 📍Access: About 1 hour by car from Brisbane Airport / About 30 minutes from Gold Coast Airport. The G:link light rail is convenient in the city, and you can access the beach from multiple stations . 🎫Beach: Free / Observation decks and activities are charged separately ⸻ #SurfersParadise #GoldCoast #BeachResort #Surfing #SkyPoint #CavillAvenue #AbsolutelyFreeTrip #WorldTrip #SoloTrip #CoupleTrip #SeoulConquest ⸻
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