Why is Gold Coast called Surfers Paradise?
Why is Gold Coast called Surfers Paradise? Surfers Paradise takes its name from the famous Surfers Paradise Hotel which was built in 1923 by James Cavill. He had paid £40 for the block of land it was built on.
What is the difference between Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise?
“Surfers” is a beach suburb of the Gold Coast, just south of Main Beach and an hour south of Brisbane. Famous for its high rise meets the beach *look*, nightlife and entertainment; for many this strip of land is the Gold Coast.