Cavill Avenue (Surfers Paradise, Australia)
Cavill Avenue – The Heart of Surfers Paradise
If Surfers Paradise is the heart of Australia’s Gold Coast and Cavill Avenue is the heart of Surfers Paradise, then Cavill Avenue is the place to be.
Cavill Avenue itself is a pedestrian street named after the area’s founder, Jim Cavill. It stretches east and west from Surfers Paradise Beach to Orchid Avenue, with the beachside end being the home of the iconic Surfers Paradise sign. Cavill Avenue is considered to be the shopping and entertainment centre of Surfers Paradise.
Any Time is Holiday Time at Cavill Avenue
There is a reason why the Gold Coast is a popular beach and holiday destination in Australia. Surfers Paradise weather is well-known as being sunny and comfortable at all times of the year. The area also enjoys unbelievably pleasant and warm ocean temperature.
Weather aside, if you’re looking to see Cavill Avenue at its most exciting time, consider visiting the Surfers Paradise Festival. It is held in March and April and spans over four weekends. The Surfers Paradise Festival is a fun way to get to know the local culture and enjoy the best of local music, art, food, and fashion.
If you’re craving something even more lively, the Schoolies celebration period is when the party scene peaks. Schoolies in an annual multi-week event when high school students celebrate their graduation, and Cavill Avenue happens to be the centre of the action. This is when you can expect the most vibrant parties and performances.
There’s More Than Shopping on Cavill Avenue
Although shopping appears to be them major highlight, Cavill Avenue is also lined with bars, nightlife, surfer boutiques, art and street performers. There are plenty of things to do in Surfers Paradise.
It is said that the scene on Cavill Avenue is dramatically different in the day and at night, so make sure to stroll through at least twice.
Outside of shopping and dining, you’ll find the ever-popular Ripley’s Believe It or Not and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum on Ripley Street. If you’re an architecture fan, you may want to admire The Soul, the second-tallest skyscraper in the Gold Coast.
If shopping is your go-to, you’ll find numerous boutiques and two shopping centres, Centro Surfers Paradise and Circle on Cavill, on the street.
Cavill Avenue is Home to the Best of Gold Coast Accommodation
The area around Cavill Avenue is known for its stunning high-rise buildings. Thus, service apartments are often the go-to for Surfers Paradise accommodation.
Two popular complexes for holiday-goers include Moorings on Cavill and Mantra Circle on Cavill. Both boast some of the best views of the ocean and city, and feature modern, amenity-rich grounds.
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