GENERAL MANAGER HILTON SURFERS PARADISE
Which suburb do you call home?
Mermaid Waters. Our family have had a connection here for almost 40 years.
What makes that suburb the best on the GC?
The community spirit, quietness; yet proximity to everything. It’s great to have neighbours who look out for one another.
Fave place to stop, relax for 20 mins and enjoy a morning cuppa? And what treat is on the plate beside your hot bevvie?
North Burleigh Surf Club is a fave stop whilst on our family bike ride. Bircher Muesli is on the side for me.
Fave Gold Coast casual dining location? What’s on the menu?
Fosters Bakery at Nobby’s beach and definitely a Jam and Cream donut! Our family eat here almost every Saturday.
You’re planning a fun, local night out with your mates? Which three locations top your list and why?
On the rare occasion we’d get a night off from the kids it would be Dinner at Etsu followed by a nightcap at Cambus Wallace. From the outside both venues are unassuming and let the quality of the Food and Drinks speak for themselves. For our third and most frequented choice it would be Miami Marketta with the kids. It’s got so much to choose from and makes it easy to meet up with friends. The kids can eat, have their faces painted, dance and be noisy without us worrying that they are terrorising someone else’s special evening!
Best local spot for family hangs and why?
South Stradbroke Island. Looking back across at the stunning skyline of Surfers Paradise yet it feels like you’re a world away. At Straddie it’s just the sand, surf, wallabies, dolphins, your mates and esky.
Fave Gold Coast shopping destination?
Pacific Fair, it’s got everything including space for the kids to play.
Complete this sentence: Only a Gold Coast local knows…
when all else fails add water!