Holiday Experiences: Back to Surfers Paradise, the only place to be

This trip is of significant importance because it is the place where it always makes me feel at ease and at home.

It has been a long five years since I last stepped into Surfers Paradise due to many reasons but I am glad I am back to my ‘spiritual home’.

This time round, I decided to take Etihad Airways instead of Singapore Airlines to feel a different experience all together.

After travelling for 8 hours on the air, I arrived at Brisbane International Airport. It was at this very moment that I took a deep breath of relief and felt happy that I finally ‘reached home’.

 

As I didn’t manage to get up the airport shuttle (I have been taking that every time I dropped by), I was recommended to take the AIRTRAIN followed by a pickup from the train station, Nerang. Although it took me two hours to reach Gold Coast via Brisbane City, it gave me an insight into how the locals live and it further affirmed my dream to leave Singapore and migrate to Brisbane if conditions allow in the next decade or so.

After arriving at Nerang Train Station, one of the earliest towns in Gold Coast back in the mid-1960s, I hopped on the pickup under a rainy weather (OH NO, It is raining in Summer?!!) and took a short drive to the hotel.

Watermark Surfers Paradise is the hotel I have been staying since I first came to Gold Coast back in the mid-1990s. This hotel is slightly located away from the Central Business District and Shopping Area of Surfers Paradise but this is what I love because it gives me an opportunity to do short walks and enjoy the slow and undisturbed surroundings.

After putting down my luggage, I headed straight for the Beach – Surfers Paradise and do my spiritual walk along the coastal front with a cup of Venti Café Latte from Starbucks J

Spending the next eight days in Gold Coast looking for experiences had given me a greater insight into the life of a local and also prepares me for further annual visits (hopefully migration in the future!).

Visiting places like Dreamworld, Movieworld, Seaworld, Pacific Fair has brought my memories back and those were such fond ones. I also visited the newest marina front – Mariners’ Cove and the mall beside it – Marina Mirage which is beside the famed Palazzo Versace and opposite Sheraton Mirage Resort and Spa.

 

Mariner's Cove & Marina Mirage

I also managed to hop on Aquaduck and dropped by Q1, Skypoint which is the highest residential tower in the world standing at 77 Floors!

 

 

This trip has been fruitful for both Food and Lifestyle ‘K’ Maestro but most importantly, for me on a personal and spiritual one.

Look out for my write ups on www.kmaestroexperience.com from December.

Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Australia – Experience my Food and Lifestyle Partners!

Signing Off,

I Eat I Breathe

Food and Lifestyle ‘K’ Maestro