Surf World Gold Coast
Surf World Gold Coast
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Holly Stassi
Redondo Beach, CA4 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Family
We are so glad we stopped in to Surf World. They have a great collection of boards and memorabilia. We took many pictures! It is reasonably priced and the docents were welcoming and fun to talk to. They also have small but fun gift shop with a good selection of old surf magazines to purchase. We brought a bunch home to our collector friends back in CA. We highly recommend visiting if you are interested in surfing history.
Written 24 August 2023
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jbjo13
Leura, Australia606 contributions
Mar. 2021 • Solo
Lots of surfing memorabilia that goes back to the beginning of the sport in Australia. A focus on some of the Aussie greats of the sport - both men and women. Really enjoyed the time I spent here.
Written 2 April 2021
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ALSO2012
Tweed Heads, Australia24 contributions
Jun. 2017 • Friends
I have visited Surf World several times over the years. I am an avid surfer who loves the history of this sport. There are always new items on display not that it matters as I really enjoy looking at some of the same items again and again.
Written 18 July 2017
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youngmerinda
Hobart, Australia268 contributions
Feb. 2017 • Friends
Surf world is an interesting display of the history of surfing. We had entry as a freeby from the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. The displays are well set up with video supporting many of the displays of old surf board and surfing paraphernalia.
Even if you aren't into surfing, Surf World provides a glimpse into Australia's past and its beach culture.
Surprise exhibit was an amazing wall of ukuleles - very apt
Even if you aren't into surfing, Surf World provides a glimpse into Australia's past and its beach culture.
Surprise exhibit was an amazing wall of ukuleles - very apt
Written 4 March 2017
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Julie
United Kingdom156 contributions
Jan. 2017 • Couples
Wasn't really expecting to find this interesting but it was fascinating. Only a small place, staff friendly. We had free entry on the back of another attraction otherwise $10 I think. No air con inside so was very warm. If you are interested in surfing you would definitely enjoy.
Written 25 January 2017
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Failbus
Pakenham, Australia160 contributions
Apr. 2016 • Family
Was quite surprised at how much I enjoyed looking through the museum. We came late in the day and bargained our way in. Not a great one for the kids, but thoroughly enjoyable for the adults. A great way to see some of Australia's iconic history.
Written 9 May 2016
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Blackmark1
Brisbane, Australia708 contributions
Apr. 2016 • Family
Surf World explains it all. Plenty of historical surf boards and paraphernalia.
Also a few other items related to surf culture, such as a ukulele display.
There is also a video on Kelly Slater.
Spent around an hour looking around at the different board sizes and shapes.
Not a surfer but found it all quite interesting.
The staff were very welcoming also.
Cheap as chips to enter (not the usually expensive entry you find on the coast).
Great way to fill in a morning.
Also a few other items related to surf culture, such as a ukulele display.
There is also a video on Kelly Slater.
Spent around an hour looking around at the different board sizes and shapes.
Not a surfer but found it all quite interesting.
The staff were very welcoming also.
Cheap as chips to enter (not the usually expensive entry you find on the coast).
Great way to fill in a morning.
Written 10 April 2016
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mikepJ9096JR
Palm Beach, Australia40 contributions
Aug. 2015 • Couples
Staffed by ocean going volunteers, this is a fantastic attraction for everyone, surfer or not. Much of our history is based around the sea and Surf World really captures the surfing side brilliantly. There's one of the best collections of historical surf craft on the planet on display, along with in-depth explanations of each. Frequent talks, movies and event nights are always worth a visit too. On a daily basis, you can pretty much see the history of Australian surfing and surfers in this one place. Good fun. The volunteers are all very knowledgeable as well-ask your questions.
Written 29 September 2015
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Christopher G
Gold Coast, Australia56 contributions
Mar. 2015 • Friends
A vast collection of surf n beach culture. The guys n girls (all volunteers) have regular events .....movies, music, meet surf celebs etc. which are well organised with a cool vibe. A place to visit!
Written 30 June 2015
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Salty2010
Gold Coast, Australia299 contributions
Mar. 2015 • Friends
If you're into surfing and would like a sample of the surf culture, stop here. There are lots of boards to view as you wander through and take in some surf history.
Written 28 April 2015
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I am travelling to the Gold Coast for the Lee Pegus tribute night on the 25th May and heard that Lee’s ashes will be scattered.
Was wondering where that was taking place and what time.
Lee was a good mate and worked with me in Surfers Paradise in the late 60’s and he and his dad Lyle built our swimming pools in the late 70’s early 80’s.
I surfed with Lee when I lived in Surfers Paradise and knew his mum Audrey well.
Would like to be there if possible.
Regards
Ralph Pownall
0418 756 587
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