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Entertainment
Extreme Monster Trucks Australia Venue: Gold Coast Parklands Dates: 2 Jan 10 Visit: www.monstertrucksaustralia.com	Dancing Dinosaurs Puppet Show in the Park Venue: Queensland Theatre of Puppetry Dates: 12 Jan 10 Email: www.qtop.org.au
Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival Venue: Broadbeach Dates: 27 May 10 Visit: www.bluesonbroadbeach.com	Australian Outback Spectacular Venue: Located on the Pacfic Highway between Warner Bros. Movie World & Wet’n’Wild Water World. Date: Nightly Tuesday - Sunday Entry from 6.15pm Visit: www.outbackspectacular.com.au

Sporting Events
ANZ Ladies Masters Venue: RACV Royal Pines Resort, Date: 1 Jan 10 Visit: www.tagolf.com.au	Gold Coast Marathon Venue: South Broadwater Parklands Date: 3 Jul 10 Visit: www.goldcoastmarathon.com.au

Tourist Attractions
Wet'n'Wild Visit Wet'n'Wild Water World, Australia's premier water theme park on the Gold Coast. Enjoy all the fun and excitement of the world's latest slides, pools and attractions at the largest Australian water theme park. Experience a day of splashtacular Gold Coast theme park fun for the whole family. Click here »
Movie World Visit Warner Bros. Movie World on Australia’s Gold Coast - where movie magic happens every day! As the only Australian movie related theme park, you will experience a fun-filled, Gold Coast theme park family adventure with all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Meet your favourite stars and enjoy all the behind-the-scenes action, comedy stunts and exhilarating rides, shows and attractions! Click here »
Dreamworld Are you ready for some fun? Visit Dreamworld on the Gold Coast, Australia’s largest theme park. Home to awesome thrill rides, Nick Central, Tiger Island, Australian wildlife, Big Brother House, Screamworld, Blue Lagoon water park, Imax Theatre, Helicopter rides, Dreamworld Characters, Live Shows and much much more. Click here »
Seaworld Visit Sea World on Australia's Gold Coast! Make contact with marine life wonders and experience a whole world of amazing rides, shows and attractions at a Gold Coast theme park favourite! More than just a theme park, Sea World is committed to educating guests about the marine environment, and playing an active role in Australian marine research and rescue. Click here »
Paradise Country Home of the ultimate Australiana farm experience. The Gold Coast's authentic Aussie homestead, which provides the opportunity to experience farm life and outback adventure, in the serene peaceful hinterland area between Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet'n'Wild Water World. People of all ages can enjoy activities which reflect the Australian bush culture including koala cuddling, boomerang throwing and whip cracking demonstrations, eucalyptus tree planting, sheep dog muster and stock horse roundup, and billy tea and damper around the camp fire. Click here »
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is an oasis in the centre of the Gold Coast - Australia's favourite holiday destination. The 27 hectare landscaped sanctuary and surrounding bushland houses more than 1400 mammals, birds and reptiles. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary offers a unique experience. Visitors meet rare native animals in their natural habitat. The sanctuary is recognised internationally as a quality research and conservation facility. Click here »

Shopping
There are 13 shopping centres and arcades in Surfers Paradise, so make sure you put on your walking shoes, explore them all and discover the hidden gems in the precinct. Surfers Paradise is the only 7-day, late night shopping district in Queensland, so venture out after dinner for a retail fix.
Chevron Renaissance Village Vibe Hotel Surfers Paradise is perfectly positioned for you to easily discover the Chevron Renaissance Village which has become the shopping, dining and entertainment hub a favourite destination for locals and visitors. Click here »
Cavill Avenue Stroll down the main shopping street, Cavill Avenue. With the enormous Paradise Centre on one side and an array of eateries, nightclubs, and boutique shops on the other. Click here »
Pacific Fair Queensland's largest shopping centre is located opposite Jupiter’s Casino at Broadbeach, the centre is only 5 minutes drive from Surfers Paradise. Enjoy the centre's international retailers, leafy walkways and lakeside restaurants. Broadbeach Mall is home to a 100-year-old carousel and during the warmer months, a magical Lantern market featuring works by artists. Click here »
Other shopping centres include: Marina Mirage Shopping Centre Seaworld Drive, Surfers Paradise Centro Surfers Paradise Cavill Mall, Surfers Paradise Piazza on the boulevard, Cnr View St and Gold Coast Hwy Surfers Paradise

Markets
For that unique Surfers Paradise gift, head down to the Surfers Paradise Beachfront markets every Wednesday and Friday nights between 5:30pm and 10:00pm, with over 100 stalls and a night time buzz that's irresistible for shoppers and browsers. The Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets have a selection of locally made gift ideas ranging from accessories, crafts, artworks, beauty products, homewares, jewellery and music. Located along The Esplanade between Hanlan Street and Elkhorn Avenue

Markets

For that unique Surfers Paradise gift, head down to the Surfers Paradise Beachfront markets every Wednesday and Friday nights between 5:30pm and 10:00pm, with over 100 stalls and a night time buzz that's irresistible for shoppers and browsers. The Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets have a selection of locally made gift ideas ranging from accessories, crafts, artworks, beauty products, homewares, jewellery and music. Located along The Esplanade between Hanlan Street and Elkhorn Avenue