Gold Coast tram

Ride the G: Southport

August 25, 2014 by The Shore

Catch the Gold Coast light rail a few stops north to the Gold Coast’s CBD – Southport.

From this stop you can access the following Southport attractions:

*Australia Fair Shopping Centre

*Broadwater Parklands – large grassy area that is excellent for ball games, picnics and the site often hosts major events such as Carols by Candlelight and concert performances.

*The Rockpools Water Playground – man made variety of wading pools, creek beds and fountains that will keep the kids entertained and cool for hours.

*Washington Waters Park – great kids park with a big jumping pillow and more.
Swimming enclosure with a jumping pontoon.

*The Gold Coast Aquatic Centre – swimming and diving facility for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Jump on a Gold Coast tram just a few hundred metres from The Shore Holiday Apartments and explore the Gold Coast! Book your Surfers Paradise accommodation now!

Ride the G: Main Beach

August 18, 2014 by The Shore

Catch the Gold Coast Light Rail system and ‘Ride the G’ one stop north to the cosmopolitan suburb of Main Beach.

Attractions in Main Beach include:
Macintosh Island Park
Main Beach and Surf Life Saving Club
Tedder Avenue Precinct cafes, restaurants, bars and boutiques
Marina Mirage Shopping centre
Sea World
Southport Yacht Club
Southport Fisherman’s Co-op
Terraces Restaurant Sheraton Mirage
Palazzo Versace

You may need to take a short bus trip to some of these attractions. For more information about the Gold Coast Light Rail System, bus routes and area attractions visit the Main Beach page of Ride the G website.

Book your accommodation staying at The Shore Holiday Apartments in Surfers Paradise. Located on the foreshore and just a short walk to a Gold Coast tram station.

Ride the G: Florida Gardens and Four Winds 360

August 13, 2014 by The Shore

Ride the G: from Surfers Paradise North, 5 stops to Florida Gardens. The Florida Gardens Gold Coast Light Rail station is in front of the Gold Coast’s only revolving restaurant – Four Winds 360.

Four Winds 360 is located at the top of the Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise and is open for lunch and dinner 7 days and for breakfast on Sunday mornings.

Dine on a buffet selection as the floor slowly rotates around giving you 360 degree views of the Gold Coast – city, hinterland, canal and ocean – you’ll see it all!
At night time the view transforms with the city lights twinkling below you, up and down the coastline.

The lunch and dinner menu has an Asian influence and includes a ‘Street Food Station’ where you’ll find such delights as Gyoza Vegetable Dumplings, Golden Honey Prawns, Steamed Oysters, and a Crispy Chicken Thigh Pancake Station.
At the ‘Stir Fry Station’ you might find Roast Pork Belly, Hokkien Noodles, Nasi Goreng, Lemongrass Beef, Sambal Seafood …
There is also a ‘Tasting Window’, Sushi, Seafood Market, Cold Meats and Salad, and to top it all off a dessert selection!

Breakfast will also impress with a cold selection of fruit, yoghurt, cereals, juices and pastries. Plus a hot station with breakfast favourites such as bacon, sausages, eggs, baked beans, pancakes, mushrooms and cheese baked tomatoes. Breakfast also comes with a bottomless supply of tea or coffee.

So Ride the G: to Florida Gardens and enjoy great views and an all-you-can-eat dining experience at Four Winds 360.

Vist Ride the G: for Gold Coast tram timetable and more information.

Haven’t booked your Gold Coast accommodation yet? Look no further that the affordable and well located The Shore Holiday Apartments on the foreshore of Surfers Paradise.