Meriton Southport

SOUTHPORT

YOUR POCKET GUIDE TO SOUTHPORT

Sam Valle

SOUTHPORT Heading to Australia’s premier holiday destination? With sunny days, spectacular surf and epic attractions, the Gold Coast provides plenty to do and see for the whole family.

It’s not just theme parks, shimmering sunrises, and glitter strip that demand your attention with nearly 70 km of pristine beaches and natural wonders, beautiful hinterland and subtropical rainforest to explore. Whether you wish to get your adrenalin junkie on with adventure activities or are more inclined to have a relaxed visit amongst nature, your stay should be as exciting as the Gold Coast itself.

When you’re not surfing in the sun or riding a rollercoaster, you won’t have to adventure far to experience world-renowned restaurants or indulge in some retail therapy.

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CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS, ICONIC ENTERTAINMENT VENUES & THE BEACH

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CLOSE BY TO EVERYTHING… Whatever your interest, The Gold Coast has a legendary theme park just for you.

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You can find the world’s tallest and fastest rides at Dreamworld, meet all your favourite superheroes at Movie World or swim with dolphins at Sea World.

Choose one, or visit them all.

Feel the sun on your skin and the salt in your hair.

Learn to surf, stand-up paddleboard or jet ski in paradise. When you’re finished, try some waterfront shopping, visit the local markets and check out the thriving culinary scene.

HIDDEN GEMS The Gold Coast Hinterland is full of hidden gems that even the locals might not know about. Explore the endless walking trails amongst native birds and animals, swim in natural rock pools, horse ride through rainforests, and experience the thrills of rope bridges, flying foxes and ziplines.

Ask our friendly staff at reception more information.

BOUTIQUE OF BEAUTY GOLD COAST SEAFOOD MARKETS You’ll love our large range of facials and beauty services.

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pedicures, lash lifting and more. light rail station locations* 1. Gold Coast University seafood platters Fantastic Hosptial T 0416 023 564 delivered for $25 – scan the 2. Griffith University 413/1 Como Crescent, Southport 3. QueenQR Streetcode below. We have the (within 4. Gold Coast HospitalHair and Beauty on Como) best freshly made fish and 5. Southport boutiqueofbeautybybron.com.au chips.

6. Southport South We’re licensed, have a beautybybron@yahoo.com.au 7. Broadwater Parklands drink while you wait, sit on our 8. Main Beach deck 9. Surfers Paradiseand North watch the boats 10. Cypress Avenue and go from the Marina. come 11. Cavill Avenue Or tantalise your taste buds 12. Surfers Paradise with our specially made 13. Northcliffe 14. Floridasmoked Gardens salmon.

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T 07 5527 0268 15/60 Seaworld Dr, Mariners Cove goldcoastseafoodmarkets.com.au

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VINNIE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT DE VITO WATERFRONT ITALIAN RESTAURANT A family-owned Waterfront Italian taste of Italy Restaurant with live music

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Renowned amazing Situated onfor theits magnificent intimate atmosphere and Italian Main River overlooking the cuisine, Vinnie’s Italian Surfers Paradise skyline, De Vito Restaurant been family Waterfront has Italian Restaurant owned operated since offers aand variety of mouth2000.

Our extensive, reasonably watering meals including our priced menu is sure to satisfy own house-made pasta and two every diner, offering day slow cooked beefpizza, cheek. pasta, ribs, steak, chicken, We have great wines and seafood cocktails,plus andvegetarian, live music every gluten-free and dairy-free Friday and Saturday from meals.

Fully licensed. BYO. world-renowned jazz, blues and Open 7 days, 5pm-9pm. funk bands.

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LE STAR CAFE AND RESTAURANT A taste of the Middle East Le Star is a contemporary restaurant that reflects the colour, music, culture and heritage of Lebanon.

It offers the authentic tastes and flavours of Lebanese cuisine, delivering generous portions of delicious Halal food with exceptional service in a relaxing atmosphere.

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T 07 5679 8244 4/9 Nerang St, Southport

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Ride your own Jet Ski, explore the wild blue yonder and the hidden islands of paradise.

Meet local dolphins, turtles and wallabies that inhabit this beautiful wonderland. With over 20 years’ experience and the largest fleet of Jet Skis in Australia, we cater for all group sizes! We also offer amazing watersports package deals with parasailing, jet boating and more! No experience necessary.

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JAFA RESTAURANT & BAR Top-notch pizza and boutique wines Jafa brings top-notch pizza, pasta, bar snacks, boutique wines, crafted beers and neighbourhood vibes to Southport. The menu, which will remain fairly fluid, also features larger plates like an eye fillet and fish.

Open 6 days, Tue-Sun. T 0416 133 519 7/253 Ferry Rd, Southport info@jafa.com.au jafa.com.au

PARIS CORNER CAFÉ – GREEK TAVERNA Handmade for you with tradition and passion If you’re after a quick coffee, a smashed avo brekky or a full-on lunch or dinner, let us pamper you at the home of woodfire pizza, burgers and Greek cuisine.

Open 7 days from 6am.

Thurs-Mon breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tues/Wed breakfast and lunch, kitchen closes at 3pm. Happy hour 7 days a week, 3pm-6pm with selected wines $6 a glass and selected bottled beers $6.

T 07 5532 7633 Shop 412 / 1 Como Cres (Cnr Como/Queen), Southport pariscornercafe.com.au Approx.10mins to Meesh’s Restaurant

ENDOTA SPA SURFERS PARADISE

Enjoy a touch of bliss at endota spa Surfers Paradise Relax and enjoy a range of massages and facial treatments, as well as rejuvenating spa packages, beauty therapies and more – designed to refresh and revitalise you from head to toe.

15% off full-price treatments for Meriton Southport guests.

T 07 5606 6889 Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre, B1/3240 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise surfersparadise@endotaspa.com.au

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BOUTIQUE OF BEAUTY You’ll love our large range of facials and beauty services.

The results are sure to impress!

Waxing, tinting, manicures, pedicures, lash lifting and more.

T 0416 023 564 413/1 Como Crescent, Southport (within Hair and Beauty on Como) boutiqueofbeautybybron.com.au beautybybron@yahoo.com.au

DE VITO WATERFRONT ITALIAN RESTAURANT Waterfront Italian Restaurant with live music Situated on the magnificent Main River overlooking the Surfers Paradise skyline, De Vito Waterfront Italian Restaurant offers a variety of mouthwatering meals including our own house-made pasta and two day slow cooked beef cheek.

We have great wines and cocktails, and live music every Friday and Saturday from world-renowned jazz, blues and funk bands.

Open 5 days, Wed-Sun. Book online at devito.com.au T 07 2102 5027 2 Barney St, Southport devito.com.au

JASMINE ROOM AUTHENTIC CANTONESE CUISINE

飲茶 YUM CHA 游水海鮮 LIVE SEAFOOD 正宗粵菜 CANTONESE CUISINE 明爐燒味 特製鮑參翅肚 豪華宴客包廂 Private Rooms Available 菜單及網上預訂 Menu & Online Booking: www.jasmineroom.com.au OPENING HOURS Lunch 11am – 3pm | Dinner 5pm – 10pm | 7 DAYS Upstairs at Sundale Shopping Centre 2 Como Crescent Southport | (07) 5628 0470

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A Southport 2 Como Crescent B Surfers Paradise 86 The Esplanade C Broadbeach 2669 Gold Coast Highway

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Helensvale Parkwood Parkwood East Gold Coast University Hospital 5. Griffith University 6. Queen Street 7. Nerang Street 8. Southport 9. Southport South 10. Broadwater Parklands 11. Main Beach 12. Surfers Paradise North 13. Cypress Avenue 14. Cavill Avenue 15. Surfers Paradise 16. Northcliffe 17. Florida Gardens 18. Broadbeach North 19. Broadbeach South

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3. Vinnie’s Italian Restaurant 4. Le Star Cafe and Restaurant 5. Jet Ski Safaris 6. Jafa Restaurant 7. Paris Corner Café – Greek Taverna

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8. Endota Spa Surfers Paradise 9. Boutique of Beauty 10. De Vito Waterfront Italian Restaurant 11. Jasmine Room

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