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BROADBEACH
POP 4650
The decibel level tails off markedly directly south of Surfers Paradise in stylish Broad-
beach, which offers chic cafes, shops and restaurants and a stretch of golden shore.
Activities
Brad Holmes Surf Coaching
( 0418 757 539, 07-5539 4068;
www.bradholmessurfcoaching.com
; 90min lesson $75)
Affordable one-on-one
or group lessons at Broadbeach. Warm up with a t'ai-chi workout on the sand. Also caters
to travellers with disabilities.
SURFING
Sleeping
Hi-Ho Beach Apartments
( 07-5538 2777;
www.hihobeach.com.au
;
2 Queensland Ave; 1-/2-bedroom apt from $100/130; )
A top
choice for location, close to the beach and cafes. You're not paying for glitzy lobbies here:
it's standard, value-for-money, no-frills accommodation (a bit '90s decor-wise), but well
managed, clean and quiet. Dig the Vegas-esque sign!
APARTMENT
$$
Wave
( 07-5555 9200;
www.thewavesresort.com.au
;
89-91 Surf Pde, Broadbeach; 1-/2-/3-bedroom apt from $290/405/480;
)
Towering over glam Broadbeach, you can't miss this funky high-rise with its
wobbly, wave-inspired facade. The plush pads here take full advantage of panoramic
coastal views (especially good from the sky pool on the 34th floor). Minimum three-night
stay.
APARTMENT
$$$
Eating
Manolas Brothers Deli
DELI, CAFE
$
