Taylor's Guidebook
Shopping
Some of the best shopping in Australia is on the Gold Coast.
Mermaid Plaza has just opened (Feb 2023) which is a 400 metre walk. It currently has a Woolworths Metro store and a Cellarbrations store open. Metro trading hours are from 6 am to 10 pm M-S and 8 to 8 on Sunday. Very convenient! Metro has a barista bar which is open into the afternoon after most cafes in the area have closed! Chut cafe is now open (trading starts at 5:30 am) and Super Butcher. Other shops and restaurants will be opening over the coming months.
Mermaid Plaza
Mermaid Plaza has just opened (Feb 2023) which is a 400 metre walk. It currently has a Woolworths Metro store and a Cellarbrations store open. Metro trading hours are from 6 am to 10 pm M-S and 8 to 8 on Sunday. Very convenient! Metro has a barista bar which is open into the afternoon after most cafes in the area have closed! Chut cafe is now open (trading starts at 5:30 am) and Super Butcher. Other shops and restaurants will be opening over the coming months.
Best shopping on the Gold Coast. Short drive, 25 min walk or 3 stops on the bus. Great restaurants and a movie theatre as well. There are way to many other shopping choices to list. Small local places as well as larger malls. google will help you find them!
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Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker BoulevardBest shopping on the Gold Coast. Short drive, 25 min walk or 3 stops on the bus. Great restaurants and a movie theatre as well. There are way to many other shopping choices to list. Small local places as well as larger malls. google will help you find them!
Walking distance for simple groceries and supplies. Clean and bright. Friendly staff
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Spar Express
2406 Gold Coast HwyWalking distance for simple groceries and supplies. Clean and bright. Friendly staff
The Gold Coast Organic Farmers Market
What is it? The Gold Coast’s first organic growers market. It’s a great place to get something special and local if you plan to eat in while visiting.
It’s held on the oval at Miami High every Sunday from 6am, this morning market is packed with delicious certified organic fruit and veggies. It’s ideal for locals and travellers with self-catering accommodation.
It’s within walking distance although the walking gets a little tricky close to the high school. Best to keep on the west sidewalk and cross at the light in front of the school.
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Gold Coast Organic Farmers Market
3 Dunlop CourtThe Gold Coast Organic Farmers Market
What is it? The Gold Coast’s first organic growers market. It’s a great place to get something special and local if you plan to eat in while visiting.
It’s held on the oval at Miami High every Sunday from 6am, this morning market is packed with delicious certified organic fruit and veggies. It’s ideal for locals and travellers with self-catering accommodation.
It’s within walking distance although the walking gets a little tricky close to the high school. Best to keep on the west sidewalk and cross at the light in front of the school.
Food scene
These are some of our favourite local cafes and restaurants especially those within a short walk, drive or bus ride.
Nobby’s Shack. (Name above not correct but can’t seem to change it!) The best cafe in Nobby’s for families. Great menu, lovely enclosed area at the back with a play area for kids. Very kid friendly with fast service and friendly staff
The Shack Superfood Cafe
2241 Gold Coast HwyNobby’s Shack. (Name above not correct but can’t seem to change it!) The best cafe in Nobby’s for families. Great menu, lovely enclosed area at the back with a play area for kids. Very kid friendly with fast service and friendly staff
Local restaurant with amazing views and great food in Burleigh heads. Walk down the beach to Burleigh, drive or take the bus from outside the resort
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Burleigh Pavilion
43 Goodwin TerraceLocal restaurant with amazing views and great food in Burleigh heads. Walk down the beach to Burleigh, drive or take the bus from outside the resort
Great popular local spot for pizza and pasta on the main area if Burleigh. Popular with locals and tourists.
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Justin Lane Establishment
1708-1710 Gold Coast HwyGreat popular local spot for pizza and pasta on the main area if Burleigh. Popular with locals and tourists.
Wonderful local spot just off the main highway. Wonderful food and atmosphere.
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The Paddock Bakery
20 Hibiscus HavenWonderful local spot just off the main highway. Wonderful food and atmosphere.
Local favourite for breakfast and casual dinner. Recently moved to Nobby’s beach area.
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Alfred's Diner
2225 Gold Coast HwyLocal favourite for breakfast and casual dinner. Recently moved to Nobby’s beach area.
Mermaid Beach Seafoods
2375 Gold Coast HwyGrill'd Nobby Beach
2215 Gold Coast HwyRecently renovated pub within walking distance (but also has parking). Inside play area for kids and live music at times.
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Mermaid Beach Tavern
2500 Gold Coast HwyRecently renovated pub within walking distance (but also has parking). Inside play area for kids and live music at times.
Neighbourhoods
Surfers never sleeps! Local area with amazing beach, restaurants and nightlife. Walk the boardwalk, rent bikes or scooters. Take the bus and tram from Diamond Sands.
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Surfers Paradise
Surfers never sleeps! Local area with amazing beach, restaurants and nightlife. Walk the boardwalk, rent bikes or scooters. Take the bus and tram from Diamond Sands.
Broadbeach is the area near Pacific Mall about 3 tram stops from the unit, or a short walk down the beach. Great children’s playgrounds near the beach. Lots of restaurants and nightlife. Some shopping.
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Broadbeach
Broadbeach is the area near Pacific Mall about 3 tram stops from the unit, or a short walk down the beach. Great children’s playgrounds near the beach. Lots of restaurants and nightlife. Some shopping.
Another section of beach within walking distance sand sand and more sand! You can walk for literally miles toward surfers paradise or towards Burleigh from our place.
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NOBBYS BEACH
1 Great Hall DrAnother section of beach within walking distance sand sand and more sand! You can walk for literally miles toward surfers paradise or towards Burleigh from our place.
Activities
Putt Putt Golf Mermaid Beach
2492 Gold Coast HwyFun for the whole family. A short walk away
Dreamworld
Dreamworld ParkwayFamily fun. Australia’s theme parks are close by.
Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
Pacific MotorwayAnother family theme park.
Australian Outback Spectacular
Entertainment RoadAustralien Zoo
Really easy and free family outing. Picnic spots and easy trails as well as the Koala sanctuary.
Daisy Hill
Really easy and free family outing. Picnic spots and easy trails as well as the Koala sanctuary.
The Social Markets
What is it? A night market featuring food trucks and barefoot bowls.
Why go? This colourful market, which takes place at Mermaid Beach Bowls Club on the fourth Saturday of every month, features barefoot bowls, live music, food, drinks and funky fashion stalls. Drinks are cheap, bowling is free and the mood is relaxed.
Mermaid Beach Bowls Club
2418 Gold Coast HwyThe Social Markets
What is it? A night market featuring food trucks and barefoot bowls.
Why go? This colourful market, which takes place at Mermaid Beach Bowls Club on the fourth Saturday of every month, features barefoot bowls, live music, food, drinks and funky fashion stalls. Drinks are cheap, bowling is free and the mood is relaxed.
What is it? A morning market at Burleigh Heads State School.
Why go? Talented local creatives come together on the first and third Sunday of every month to sell vintage and original designer fashion, art, homewares and handcrafted furniture. Food trucks and great live music add yet more reasons to visit.
I have made many (maybe too many?) great purchases at this market.
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The Village Markets
1750 Gold Coast HwyWhat is it? A morning market at Burleigh Heads State School.
Why go? Talented local creatives come together on the first and third Sunday of every month to sell vintage and original designer fashion, art, homewares and handcrafted furniture. Food trucks and great live music add yet more reasons to visit.
I have made many (maybe too many?) great purchases at this market.
Great place not too far away to see Australian wildlife up close!
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
28 Tomewin StGreat place not too far away to see Australian wildlife up close!