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Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Famous for its sun, surf and sand, the beautiful Surfers Paradise is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Australia. Surfers Paradise is the jewel of the Gold Coast and offers a sub-tropical climate and a friendly, fun, vibrant atmosphere. Gold Coast City provides great public transport with Bus, Train, Ferries and Water Taxis.

Hotel Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise

Hotel Grand Chancellor, Surfers Paradise.
Corner Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Hanlan Street, 
Surfers Paradise, Queensland, 4217 Australia
Phone: +61 (7) 5579 3499
Fax: +61 (7) 5592 0026
Toll Free in Australia: 1800 75 33 79
Toll Free in New Zealand: 0800 27 53 37
Website: www.ghihotels.com/hgc/SurfersParadise/hotels.aspx

Hotel Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise is situated in the heart of Surfers Paradise surrounded by pristine beaches, iconic theme parks and an energetic nightlife.

Conveniently located just a 150 metre walk to the beach, the hotel offers an extensive range of state of the art leisure facilities for guest’s enjoyment. Relax by the swimming pool and spa, or get active in the well-equipped fitness centre and full size tennis court. 

Entertainment, Dining, the Arts and Outdoor Activities are plentiful in this vibrant city, with everything positioned around or not far from the city centre. Whether you are a frequent visitor or taking in Surfers Paradise for the first time, you will not be disappointed

Banking Facilities

The nearest ATMs in Surfers Paradise for the major banks can be found at the following addresses:
NAB: Shop 4, 5 & 6 Chevron Renaissance, Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217 
CBA: 3142 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217 
Westpac: 3168 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217 
ANZ: Surfers Paradise Centro, Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217

Car Parking

Car parking is available onsite at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise, charges will apply.

Dress Standards and Temperature

Conference Sessions, Reception and Dinner - Smart Casual. 

In the month of February, Surfers Paradise’s mean maximum temperature is 28.8°C; the mean minimum is 20.2°C.

Post Office

The closest Post Office is located on Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast QLD 4217.

Registration Desk

All delegates must register to attend the Conference. The registration desk will be located in the Pre-Function Area, Level 1, Hotel Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise, open: 
Wednesday 8 February: 8:00am - 5:30pm 
Thursday 9 February: 8:00am - 5:00pm 
Friday 10 February: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Transport

Driving to the Hotel Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise: 

From Coolangatta Airport (OOL) 22km – Drive northbound along the Gold Coast Hwy to Cavill Ave Surfers Paradise, then turn right onto southbound Surfers Paradise Blvd. Hotel entrance is on the corner of Hanlan Street. 

Alternate transportation: 
- Bus service fee: approx. AU$22.00 (one way). Visit Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle 
- Estimated taxi fare: approx. AU$50.00 (one way). Visit Gold Coast CabsBlack & White Cabs, or Yellow Cabs    

From Brisbane Airport (BNE) 88km – Drive south along Airport Drive to Pacific Highway. Turn left on to Gateway Motorway and exit at M1 Motorway to Gold Coast. Follow M1 until Exit 66 to Surfers Paradise. Continue along Smith Street until waterfront. Turn right and continue into central Surfers Paradise. Hotel situated on corner Surfers Paradise Blvd. and Hanlan Street. 

Alternate transportation: 
- Bus service fee: approx. AU$45.00 (one way). Visit Coachtrans 
- Estimated taxi fare: approx AU$190.00 (one way). Visit Gold Coast CabsBlack & White Cabs, or Yellow Cabs  


Public Transport To & from the Airport

Train 
The Airtrain runs express trains regularly from Brisbane Airport to all Gold Coast stations. The closest station to Surfers Paradise is Nerang or Helensvale. From there guests can choose to take a taxi into the city or book the Airtrain door to door option. Booking one-way or return trips with Airtrain online is simple. Visit their website for further details.   

Taxi Service 
Contact the following taxi companies for services within the region: 
- Gold Coast Cabs, visit www.gccabs.com.au or call 131 008 
- Black & White Cabs, visit www.blackandwhitecabs.com.au 
- Yellow Cabs, visit www.yellowcabs.com.au 

Buses
For detailed information on local bus services on the Gold Coast, visit the Surfside website