12 Facts About Surfers Paradise

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Surfers Paradise is a coastal town and suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

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2.

Surfers Paradise is the Gold Coast's entertainment and tourism centre and the suburb's high-rise buildings are the best known feature of the city's skyline.

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3.

In 2009 as part of the Q150 celebrations, Surfers Paradise was announced as one of the Q150 Icons of Queensland for its role as a "location".

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4.

Surfers Paradise Point is bounded to the east by the Coral Sea of the Pacific Ocean.

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5.

The entire coastline of Surfers Paradise is called Surfers Paradise Beach and is a continuous sandy surf beach.

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6.

Surfers Paradise operated a horse-and-buggy service from the Southport railway station to the beach.

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7.

The median age of the Surfers Paradise population was 37 years, 1 year below the national median of 38.

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8.

Surfers Paradise offers some of the Gold Coast's best shopping opportunities, with a variety of stores located in Cavill Avenue and surrounding streets as well as at the Centro Surfers Paradise Shopping Centre is located in Cavill Avenue.

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9.

Across the four weekends of the festival, the Surfers Paradise precinct is transformed into a vibrant showcase of the Gold Coast's emerging arts and cultural scene.

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10.

Surfers Paradise State School is a government primary school for boys and girls at 42 St Andrews Avenue on the Isle of Capri.

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11.

Surfers Paradise Beach is regarded as one of the best beaches on the east coast of Australia and has been recognized with numerous domestic and international awards:.

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12.

Surfers Paradise station is located on Surfers Paradise Boulevard between Clifford Street and Hamilton Avenue.

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