15 Best Things to do in Surfers Paradise at Night
Are you looking for something fun to do in Surfers Paradise at night besides going to a bar or nightclub?
The Gold Coast has all kinds of attractions both during the day and at night, but what is there to do in Surfers Paradise specifically?
If you are staying in Surfers Paradise and don’t want to travel too far at night, don’t worry, there are plenty of things you can do without heading to another town on the Gold Coast. While Surfers is generally walkable, they also have public transportation and car service.
Keep reading for ideas on things to do in Surfers Paradise at night.
If you are willing to head out of Surfers Paradise, here are our lists of The Best Things to do at Night on the Gold Coast and Things to do at Night on the Gold Coast with Kids.
Best Things to Do at Surfers Paradise at Night
Skypoint Observation Deck
Check out the view of the beach, ocean, and city from the 77th and 78th floors of the Skypoint building.
Visitors get 360-degree views of Surfers Paradise from the top of Australia’s tallest building.
Skypoint Tower is open until 9 p.m. daily, though it is sometimes closed for private events. The last visitors to the observation deck must be there by 8:30 pm, and food orders stop at 8:15 pm.
Skypoint Bistro & Bar is located on the 77th floor. A casual bar and restaurant, Skypoint Bistro does not require reservations for groups of less than 9.
Skypoint Climb
Are you feeling adventurous? Once you are on the 77th floor at the Skypoint Observation Deck, you can participate in Australia’s highest external climb, up to 270 meters above sea level.
The Skypoint Climb is a 90-minute experience with options from sunrise to nighttime. If you are looking for something different to do in Surfers Paradise at night, the Skypoint Climb has a twilight option as well as a nighttime option.
Kids must be at least 12 years old to participate in the Skypoint Climb.
HOTA
Home of the Arts, better known as HOTA, has plenty of nighttime entertainment in Surfers Paradise.
Visitors can enjoy a drink and a meal at the rooftop bar, The Exhibitionist Bar, or participate in a fine-dining meal at Palette Restaurant before attending a show at HOTA.
Ice Bar Surfers
Bundle up and head to the Ice Bar. Kids are welcome to join in, and there are games for all ages at the Ice Bar.
They say most people spend about 45 minutes inside the Ice Bar. While I haven’t been to this location, I have visited 2 different Ice Bars, and they are cold! Dress as warmly as you can if you want to stay and play longer.
Holey Moley
An indoor miniature golf course in Surfers Paradise, Holey Moley has 18 uniquely themed holes.
Holey Moley is open late each night. They are open until 10 p.m. from Monday to Wednesday, until 11 p.m. on Sundays and Thursdays, and until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights.
Under-18s are welcome into Holey Moley Surfer’s Paradise until 9 pm on Sunday-Thursday and 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.
Holey Moley Gold Coast also has a karaoke room and a bar that serves food and unique drinks.
Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq
Right by Holey Moley is an arcade open late. Just like Holey Moley, Archie Brothers is open until 10 p.m. from Monday to Wednesday, 11 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays, and until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights.
In addition to the prize-winning games, Archie Brothers has bowling, bumper cars, and a virtual thrill ride.
Enjoy fun drinks and a meal at the bar and restaurant inside Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq.
Hijinx Hotel
Another fun place to play late at night in Surfers Paradise is right next to both Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq and Holey Moley.
Hijinx Hotel has different rooms with challenges that groups of 2-6 can play. Each group goes through 5 different challenge rooms in 30 minutes.
Those who want to participate in more rooms at Hijinx Hotel can book multiple 30-minute sessions.
Hijinx Hotel is recommended for those 5+.
Hijinx Hotel is open until 10 pm on Monday to Wednesday, until 11 pm on Sundays and Thursdays, and until 12 am on Friday and Saturday nights.
Freak VR
Play in a virtual reality escape room, drive a car through virtual reality, try VR arcade games, or play VR laser tag at Freak VR.
Open until 8 pm on Monday to Wednesday and Sunday nights, 8:30 pm on Thursdays, and 10 pm on Friday and Saturday nights, Freak VR offers something different to do at night in Surfers Paradise.
Freak VR offers both solo and group experiences.
Timezone and Zone Bowling
More than just an arcade, Timezone Surfers Paradise offers bowling, laser tag, mini golf, and bumper cars for a fun night out on the Gold Coast.
Timezone (and Zone Bowling, right next door) is open until midnight daily.
There is a bar and restaurant inside Zone Bowling.
Strike Bowling
Another option for bowling in Surfers Paradise is Strike Bowling. Strike has 10 lanes of bowling, karaoke, 2 escape rooms, pool tables, a restaurant, and a bar.
Strike is open until 10 p.m. on Monday-Wednesday, until 11 p.m. on Thursday and Sunday, and until 12 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.
Under-18s are allowed at Strike Bowling until 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and until 9 pm every other day of the week.
Fox in a Box
Choose from one of the 8 different escape room options at Fox in a Box.
Each escape room at Fox in a Box fits 2-6 people (with a 7th person let in upon request).
Kids under 7 can play for free, though the experience is recommended for those 10+.
Fox in a Box Gold Coast is open until 10 p.m. daily.
Padlockd Escape Room
Australia’s largest escape room is located in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. Padlockd has 11 different escape room options, and the rooms vary by difficulty level.
Most escape rooms at Padlockd fit 2-6 players, while some are large enough to fit 8 players.
Some of the rooms are scary and require guests to be at least 12, though all ages are allowed in other escape rooms at Padlockd.
Padlock’d is open until 11:30 p.m. each night.
Infinity
If you are looking for something different to do at night in Surfer’s Paradise, Infinity has an interactive, futuristic maze experience that takes about 30 minutes to explore.
Kids must be at least 8 years old to visit Infinity.
The maze consists of themed rooms that you walk through and experience on your own time.
Infinity is open until 10 pm each night.
Ripley’s Believe it or Not
Another unique option open late in Surfers Paradise is Ripley’s Believe It or Not.
You can look at the oddities, watch the moving theatre experience, and walk through a mirror maze until 10 pm each night.
Sling Shot Park
The ride at Sling Shot Park takes just 5 minutes, though you may need to stand in line for a while.
Once it is your turn, you (and up to 1 more person at a time) can be launched into the air at speeds up to 160 kilometers an hour.
Sling Shot Park is open until 10 pm from Sunday to Thursday nights and until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights.
Tours that include pickup from Surfers Paradise
Springbrook National Park Tour and Glow Worm Caves
For those who want a little break from the action at Surfers Paradise, sign up for a night tour of Springbrook National Park that includes seeing glow worms.
While Springbrook National Park is not in Surfers Paradise, this tour will pick you up and drop you off at your Surfers Paradise hotel.
In addition to the tour, this tour includes coffee and dessert.
Kids are welcome on this 3.5-hour tour, though the walk is not pram-friendly.
Sunset Boat Ride
See Surfers Paradise from the water on a 1.5-hour-long sunset boat cruise that leaves from Surfers Paradise.
Snacks are provided on board the sunset boat cruise, and the boat has a bar for those who wish to purchase a drink.
Surfers Paradise at Night Wrap-Up
If you are looking for something fun to do a night in Surfers Paradise on Queensland’s Gold Coast, besides bars and nightclubs, there are plenty of options for entertainment until late at night.
While bars and nightclubs are open even later, everything on this list is open past dark, often until midnight on the weekends.
You don’t have to travel far from your Surfers Paradise hotel to have fun at night. You can play at an arcade, play mini golf, go to a show, climb a tower, and see the beach from above.
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