Best Party Beaches: Surfers Paradise, Australia
Beaches are enchanted places where the drinks seem bottomless, the girls
(occasionally) go topless and no matter how obnoxious you get, all is
forgiven. The “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” mentality seems to
apply to the golden coasts, which is why the beach is the perfect place
to find no-holds-barred gluttonous serenity. What we’re trying to say is
if you decide to blow your cash on a beach vacation, it’s almost
impossible to screw up. To help out, we’ve calculated just how much
you’re going to have to save to have a good time without fear or favor
in Australia’s Surfers Paradise.
First you’re going to need a place to pass out after your
debaucherous nights out on the town. If you’re in Australia for the
beach, you damn well better find a place that’s on the water, or at
least towering over the skyline. Located on the top floor of Club Watermark
you’ll find your ocean-view executive suite. Welcoming you with a
bottle of Chandon, the promise of a warm cooked breakfast, evening
canapés with beverages and a view overlooking the ocean, Club Watermark
is where you’ll call home for the next few days.
We’re going to go ahead and make a grand assumption. You don’t do too
much surfing in your day-to-day life and the thought of taking a group
class with photo-happy families on their first vacation isn’t your idea
of a good time. Luckily, Australia’s number one surf school, Cheyne Horan School of Surf,
holds private surf lessons for only $75 an hour. The cost includes
everything you need to hit the waves, and they will also pick you up
from your hotel if it’s in the vicinity of Broadbeach or Southport.
After you’re done with your one- to six-hour class, you’re always
welcome to rent a board and work your newfound skill at the Surfers
Paradise Beach, where you can find Pacific Ocean shore breaks and
challenging banks ideal for any level of surfer.
With a twenty-eight-year history of being one of the principal party
places in Surfers Paradise, it’s no surprise that their food is on par
as well. We still dream about the wild nights spent at The Avenue
and we’d kill for even one of their Kilpatrick oysters. If you find
yourself in an adventurous mood thanks to the overindulgence in
Australia’s favorite beer, Victoria Bitter, go with your gut and order
the kangaroo filets. The atmosphere is laid-back and has a saloon feel,
so if you’re looking for fine dining with a snobbish atmosphere, take
warning. But if you’re hoping to find a place with good food, sexy women
and decently priced beer, cocktails and wine, The Avenue is your
one-stop place for all things good.
Your Wildest Night Out(FunXsite)
We don’t know what kind of mood you’ll be in once the clock strikes 12. Will you want to relive your youth and bust a move on the dance floor to some old-school hip-hop? Strike up a conversation with a girl by the DJ booth as he spins the latest electro and house music? Or will you want to be treated like the VIP you are and sip on a cocktail while watching the night unfold around you in a subdued setting? Whatever your mood, Shooters Super club will accommodate all of the above with their four rooms, all equipped with completely different atmospheres, spinning an array of diverse music, serving up great cocktails and never short of incredibly sexy women that are far from shy. Shooters Superc lub is known to throw parties with painted girls as your waiters, is notorious around town for their “best bum” competitions and never shies away from a good old-fashioned pole dance throwdown. This nightclub is a thing of dreams!
Once you’ve had enough of the lavish life at Shooters, or wherever else your night has taken you, finish off your escapades with a carnivorous nightcap at Jack's Kebabs on Cavill Avenue. It’s open till about four on weekends, and you can’t miss the place since the boardwalk surrounding it is usually packed with ravenous party goers. There are a few kebab places around Jack's but we have to say, he makes the best lamb kebabs around.