Over the Queens’s birthday long weekend, we decided to take a short break in Gold Coast. Although the weather for the past few days was bad and the forecast looks terrible, we were surprised to be welcomed with a warm winter weather. Upon arriving at the Coolangatta Airport, we bought the 3 Day Freedom Pass that includes our return hotels transfers, return theme park transfers and unlimited local bus rides.
Surfside Shuttle
After a 30-minutes ride from the airport to the heart of Surfers Paradise, we arrived at our accommodation, Q1 (meaning Queensland Number 1).
Q1
Claiming the title of the world’s tallest residential tower, structurally, it is also the tallest building in Australia as well as the Southern Hemisphere at 322.5m (highest roof at 275m). However, in terms of the highest inhabitable floor, its the second tallest after Melbourne’s Eureka Tower (building height of 300m with highest roof at 297.3m).
Q1
Besides having one’s of the world’s few beachside observation deck at the 77th floor (QDeck), the Q1 Resort and Spa is a 5-star serviced apartment offering luxury one, two and three bedroom apartment accommodation with resort facilities. We checked into a one bedroom ocean view apartment on the 23rd floor.
On the way up
The high-tech keyless door and access fob
A standard feature in every apartment, all of them come with chic and modern interior design, featuring clean lines and generous storage and space.
Living room and kitchen
Dining area and enclosed balcony
Built-in dishwasher
Built-in washer and dryer
Bedroom
The bathroom with spa bath and separate shower
We also managed to get spectacular views from the apartment.
Views from the apartment
Thanks to Flight Centre, we also received 2 bottles of wine as a welcoming gift.
Our complimentary wine
It’s then time to checked our what’s on offer in the resort. The resort offers extensive water features with two lagoon swimming pools, an indoor heated lap pool, sauna and steam rooms. There were also fitness room, games room and BBQ facilities.
Q1 Lobby
Water features
Q1 Day Spa and North Pool
South Pool and BBQ facilities
Day bed by the South Pool
South Pool, Indoor heated lap pool and fitness centre
Q1 Beach Club besides the South Pool
Games room
After exploring the resort, we head out to the Surfers Paradise Market, a night market with over 70 stalls stretching half a kilometre along the beachfront promenade.
Surfers Paradise Night Market
This is also where the famous Surfers Paradise icon resides, at the end of Cavill Avenue.
Surfers Paradise
Cavill Avenue
Soon, its dinner time at the Hard Rock Cafe, one of the only three in Australia (other locations in Australia include Sydney and Melbourne but the official website only lists Surfers Paradise. Closed down?).
Hard Rock Cafe
Having over 140 cafes around the world, Hard Rock is famous for their rock and roll ephemera covering its restaurant walls.
Rock and Roll ephemera
Long Island Iced Tea
Hickory Smoked Bar-B-Que Chicken and Grilled Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon
Since 1995, they have also expanded into casinos and hotels. After dinner, we decided to check out Infinity, a special effects fun house.
Claimed to be a mind-blowing journey, it offers spectacular, futuristic maze like worlds of wonder through a series of 20 multi-sensual environments filled with unique special effects, atmospheric sound fields, ultra groovy music and illusions. Check out their YouTube video here:
Finally, we head back to Q1 for a good night’s sleep.
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