Meter Maids were introduced in April 1965 when newly introduced parking meters were considered detrimental to the tourist visitor. These girls were given five cent money from the retailers and accommodation traders to feed the expired meters and prevent the motorists from getting a ticket. The girls are seen here standing at the steps to the beach in Cavil Avenue

Paradise Centre on the main corner of Cavil Avenue and the Gold Coast Highway

A boy enjoying the surf with his dog at the spit

The Greek annual Festival where over 3,000 visitors flock to the entertainment.

Grumpys Restaurant Main Beach, just a few minutes from Surfers Paradise

Broadwater - Nerang River

The spit beach - excellent for surfing and fishing

Southport Yacht Club at Main Beach

Grumpy's Wharf is a favourite for Seafood Dining at Main Beach

The very popular Australia Fair Shopping Centre at Southport

Click here to see where you can feed these beautiful Mountain Lorys in the wild. Just a 1 hour drive into the hinterland

see the native Australian Birds at Currumbin Wildlife Park. This is 'Rocky' the "sulphur Crested White Cockatoo putting on a display..

Places to go

places to go

places to go- click here to feed the birds in the wild

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