Great place to shop. They regularly have sales of 20% off or more storewide. Great range of products on the show room floor. We had to order in a part they didn't have, ordered it around 4pm in the afternoon in store and got a call before lunch the next day to tell me it had arrived!! Also if they have their sale on and they don't have it in stock, you can prepay for the item at the sale price. Helpful staff who helped carry items out to the car. Will definitely be returning to buy more things there.

Best fish and chips on the Goldie, we love to go here for lunch or dinner. It's great because you can pick your own piece of fish out and have it cooked, battered, grilled or crumbed. They make good chips and potato scallops and have a huge array of other fried items but also fresh salads and their tartare sauce is good. They also have a huge array of fresh seafood, whole fish, prawns, scallops, oysters, calamari and again you can choose it yourself. Good atmosphere with tables and chairs outside and even when it's packed the staff have it running like clockwork and pump the orders through, you never have to wait too long.

A hidden gem in Surfers Paradise. This RSL club is always clean, cool and has great restaurant quality food at cheap prices. Most mains are under $20, huge selection on the menu, steaks, salads, seafood pastas, chicken, pork. They also have a specials board which has a roast of the day, pasta of the day and 4 meal specials for the day. They have great special nights like parmy night. They are also open for breakfast 7 days from 7,30 and put on a great spread for a cheap price. Drinks are really reasonable and members get discounts on meals and drinks. If you are a local I can highly recommend the $5 membership. It's tucked away opposite the transit centre, but always a great place for a good meal.

Approximate cost: $20

Pit Stop Newsagency and Supermarket is one of the best local conveinience store on the Gold Coast. They open at 6am and don't close till 10pm. They always have the daily newspapers on opening and have a huge selection of magazine. They are a full service newsagency so have all your lotto and scratchie needs and also mini super market and takeaway. They have a great range of basic supermarket items and also fresh fruit and vegetables, bread and milk. Some of the items are dearer than the supermarket but for not having to go to the shopping centre it's worth it!! They also cook takeaway food, hamburgers, chips, chicken rolls, bacon and egg rolls and usually have the usual assortment of fried goodies in the hotbox perfect for a quick snack. They have a slush puppie machine and a great assortment of ice creams which are just perfect for those hot days. The staff are really friendly.

As locals we visit this restaurant frequently as we can walk there. The food is always always always outstanding as is the service. The restaurant has a really authentic atmosphere and they have gone to a lot of touble to source the items from the carved timber chairs right through to the cutlery. The food is always fresh and I can highly recommend the yellow seafood curry and the money bags. If you have a group of people one of the banquets is the way to go, that way you have a chicken, beef, seafood and vege dish, plus rice, entrees and soup, the servings are huge and always enough to go around. The restaurant is licenced but you can BYO your own wine too which is always good. To top the night off you can't go past some fresh deep fried ice cream with lychees. This restaurant is a real credit to the owners and the long term staff. It can be full sometimes so we always try and make a booking so as not to be dissappointed.

Approximate cost: $20

Gold Coast Womens Health Clinic has the most caring and thorough female doctors. Would highly recommend them as your general GP and also for shared cared during pregnancy. They are all female doctors and have a special interest in womens health and some specialise in pre natal care. They are very thorough and also have the support of a very knowledgeable nurse (who was a midwife). No question is ever a silly question and they are always willing to provide you with information on even the most bizzare topics when you ask. The reception staff are also really friendly and will do their best to fit you in if you need to see the doctor at short notice. They do not bulk bill but do provide the on the spot medicare claim, so the refund goes into your bank account overnight. Another bonus is that they are generally running on time (longest wait I have had is 10 minutes after appointment). Highly recommend the ladies at Gold Coast Womens health if you are looking for a comprehensive GP.

Approximate cost: $60

We regularly go here for a cheap freshly cooked lunch. The meals are huge and all cooked and prepared freshly when you order. The service is really fast and never takes more than 15-20 minutes to get your meal even when it's busy. There is a huge array of sauces and condiments that you help yourself to, something that many food places do not offer. They also have coffee and cake deals for around $7 and their coffee is nice and the cakes are scrumptious.

Approximate cost: $15

This is a great place for a reasonably priced and quick meal. We usually go for breakfast on the weekend, it can be really really busy especially during school holidays but we have always managed to get a table. The pancakes are so light and fluffy and are always served fresh. The meals are of a good quality, eg the bacon and eggs are not just fatty bacon, it's really lean and cooked crispy and the eggs are large ones and always taste yummy. The service can sometimes be a little bit slow when they are flat out, but for the price you cannot beat it.

Approximate cost: $12

Robert was the celebrant for our wedding. He is simply amazing!!! A very professional and personable celebrant who spends the time to make sure the ceremony is what you want. He was very helpful with providing us with tips and information and advice. Nothing was too much trouble for Robert, and he made sure all the relevant legal paperwork was explained to us and done in plenty of time. Robert made the effort to really get to know us and he also made a huge impact on our guests with his friendly manner and stayed around at the end of the ceremony and interacted with everyone. Cannot recommend him highly enough for your special day. Very reasonably prices for A++++ service.

Fantastic chemist shop. The staff are really helpful and knowlegible and always go out of their way to help you. Super cheap products and good catalogue specials. Conveinient as there is a Dr and QML inside it and you can park downstairs and just go straight up the escalator.