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A-z Directory Our A-Z guide to discovering Paradise Resort
Social Scene
Guest facebook posts, hashtags, cooking demonstrations and meet our employee of the year.
activities and what’s on
With so many activities to choose from you’ll never need to leave the resort!
z K Waterpark
Providing hours of family fun, you can enjoy unlimited use throughout your stay
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z K kids club All you need to know for a fun time in the Z4K
selfifiFIE SPOTS
Cleo’s recommendations for the best places to take your selfies!
Resort map
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Birthdays
Make your child’s next birthday one to remember
Dusty’s adventureland Join Dusty for an adventure this holiday
Family Dining
We have a range of dining options to cater for all tastes and budgets
zone for adults Our guide to discovering ‘Paradise for Parents’ this family holiday
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Splashes mini mart
‘Famous for Fun’ - The Gold Coast has so much on offer to help complete your family holiday
DONT FORGET TO BOOK YOUR
ACTIVITIES ONLINE
All prices, times and information mentioned within this magazine are correct as at December 2016 and may be subject to change.
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Directory AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING DIAL
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Your room cooling and heating system can be individually controlled. Please allow 20mins between adjustments for a change in temperature. Do not set below 22 as units will freeze if set too low. For assistance please call our guest hotline.
ANTS & INSECTS
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Insects and pests are common in QLD, especially during warmer months. It is recommended you keep screen doors closed and avoid leaving food on benches and floors. For assistance please contact guest hotline.
ATM (AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINE) The ATM is located in the foyer next to the main entrance. This machine accepts all major EFTPOS cards from Australia and overseas.
BABYSITTING
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Our Kids Club is open from 8am-8pm daily and extended hours on some nights. (Refer to page 16) For Babysitting outside of these hours please contact our Resort Shop. Please allow 4 hours notice (subject to availability).
Make your child’s next birthday one to remember at Paradise Resort Gold Coast. Choose from our Ice-Skating Rink, Waterpark, Laser Tag, Pamper Princess parties or RockClimbing Wall and let us take care of your food and entertainment so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the party. Enquire now on parties@paradiseresort.com.au
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Undercover parking is available at the resort and an outdoor car-park is located on the corner of Ferny and Norfolk Avenue which is adjacent to Paradise Resort – fees apply for both car-parks and spaces are limited, we recommend prebooking by calling our team on 1800 074 111. Parking permits can be collected from reception upon arrival and must be clearly displayed on the dashboard at all times. Failure to display a valid permit will result in your car being towed at your own expense.
CAR RENTAL
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Rental cars can be arranged at our resort shop or via our website ‘Tours and Attractions’ page.
CHECK-OUT TIME
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Check out time is before 10am. Should you wish to delay your departure, please contact reception the morning of departure as late check-outs are subject to availability and incur a fee.
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Located in reception, this machine dispenses $1 coins for the Games Room and Guest Laundry. $5, $10 and $20 notes are accepted, larger notes can be exchanged at reception.
DO NOT DISTURB If you place your ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign on the door we will not service your room. However after a maximum of 3 days you will be contacted by our Duty Manager to arrange a time to service. When walking the corridors please be mindful of other guests/children sleeping and keep noise levels to a minimum.
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GYM A cardio gym is located on the reception level, near the Resort shop. Open 24 hours and free of charge for use by hotel guests only. Children are not permitted in the gym.
HIRE ITEMS
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We have a range of items available for hire at the resort, eg microwave, strollers, Gaming consoles, high chairs and much more. Please contact the Resort Shop for more information. (Deposit required)
EMERGENCY EVACUATION
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DUSTY’S BBQ AREA Located in Dusty’s Adventureland is a spacious grass area with complimentary electronic BBQ’s offering the perfect place to relax or enjoy a family picnic. The BBQ area is for use by hotel guests only. Please be mindful of other guests and clean up after you use this area.
DUSTY’S JUNGLE GYM Our multi-level indoor climbing frame is complete with slides and mazes. It is located in reception and suitable for children 2-12 years. Children must wear socks and have parental supervision.
DUSTY’S PLAYGROUND
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
CAR PARKING
COIN MACHINE
Located in Dusty’s Adventureland our outdoor play area is the perfect place to burn off energy and let imaginations run wild. Open every day from 9am to 6pm parents can watch young ones enjoy free play.
DUSTY’S ROCK CLIMBING Our 9-metre climbing wall is located in Dusty’s Adventureland and suitable for all ages from 7-100. Dates and times are weather permitting and subject to change. Please check the weekly ‘What’s On’ program issued upon check-in. Refer to page 25 for more information.
ELECTRICITY / ADAPTORS Guest rooms are equipped to take 240 volt appliances. Adaptors are available from reception, a deposit will apply. Our Superior Rooms are also equipped with HDMI and USB ports to suit most electronic devices. If you have left your cable behind we have a range available for sale in Splashes mini-mart.
GAMES ROOM The games room is an unsupervised area with coin-operated arcade style and challenge machines. Open daily from 8:30am to 8:30pm and located on the lower level next to the Zone 4 Kids Club.
GIANT CHESS BOARD Our giant chess board is 4m x 4m with pieces standing approx 1m high. It is located just outside of the pool area in Cleo’s Castle on Level 1 and available for all guests to enjoy between 9am-6pm daily. Look for the Knight in shining armour.
Check the fire escape plan on the back of your door, remembering the way out to exits. If you discover a fire in your room, immediately report it to the Guest Hotline. Only try to put the fire out if you’re sure you can handle it. If you’re in doubt, leave your room and close the door to keep smoke and flames out of the corridor. In the event of an evacuation, follow instructions given out over the PA system. If the intensity of the fire prevents normal exit from your room – here’s what to do.
DON’T PANIC! Grab your room key and head for the door. If there is smoke in the room, crawl to the door. Stay low as smoke and toxic gases rise. Touch door for heat before opening. If the door isn’t hot, open it slowly and look out for fire in the corridor. Be prepared to close the door quickly if necessary.
CHECK THE CORRIDOR! If everything is clear, close the door behind you and walk to the nearest exit. If there is smoke in the corridor, crawl to the nearest exit. If the nearest exit or stairway is blocked use an alternative exit.
NEVER USE THE ELEVATOR! The call button may take you to a floor with smoke or flames.
HOUSEKEEPING
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Rooms are serviced Monday to Saturday. Our ‘Sunday Sleep In’ initiative allows you to sleep in with no disruption. Should you require a service on Sunday please call reception prior to 8:00pm on Saturday night. Extra blankets or pillows are available by calling the guest hotline. If the ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign is displayed on your door knob your room will not be serviced.
INTERNET
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SMOKING REGULATIONS
Wireless internet is available complimentary in most public areas of the resort, limited to 200MB of data per 24hours. Captains Quarters has high speed internet available with up to 1GB of data for a small fee.
LAUNDRY Coin operated laundry facilities are located on the lower ground level of the resort next to the Kids Club. Washing/Drying/Washing Powder cost is $5 per load. Your room swipe key is required to gain entry.
MAIL, PHOTOCOPYING These services are available at reception. (Fees apply)
MAINTENANCE
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We have a maintenance team onsite from 8:00am each day. If you find anything in your room not in working order, please dial 9 for our Guest Hotline.
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The Surfers Paradise Day & Night Surgery & Pharmacy is located on Surfers Paradise Boulevard (approx 10 minute walk), their phone number is 07 5592 2299. If you have a medical emergency or require First Aid, please dial 9 for our Guest Hotline.
POOL TOWELS Pool towels are available for purchase at nominal costs from the Resort Shop and Splashes Mini Mart. Our bath towels may not be used for pools, beaches or taken away from the resort.
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Planet Chill is our very own ice-skating rink, located on the 2nd level above Reception. A great family attraction suitable for ages 3 years and up. Open daily check weekly ‘Whats on Guide’ for session times. (Refer to page 22 for more information)
RESORT SHOP
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Located on the lobby level, this boutique offers a great range of swimwear, pool accessories for kids, casual resort wear, souvenirs and your favourite ‘Fancy Dress Friday’ outfits.
ROOM CHARGE To set up room charge you will have been asked for your credit card details upon arrival. For peace of mind and customer security should your account reach $500 we will send you a courtesy letter. Children under the age of 15 are unable to charge back to the room.
SECURITY / SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX For your own security, please ensure you lock and bolt all security screens and doors on departure from your room, as we do not accept responsibility for stolen items. We strongly urge you to place any cash, jewellery, laptop, computers or other valuables in the complimentary safety deposit boxes at reception.
Smoking is not permitted in any of our rooms and government regulations prevent smoking in all public areas other than the designated smoking area located near the front entrance of the resort. Please note children are not permitted in the smoking area. Smoking in rooms will incur a $200 deodorising charge.
SWIMMMING POOLS Our Lagoon Pool and Spa are open daily from 7am-9pm. Wristbands supplied on checkin must be worn at all times in the pool area. To ensure a fun and safe environment for all, please do not run, take glass in to the pool area, or dive in to the pools. CHILDREN MUST HAVE PARENTAL SUPERVISION, as the resort does not have a pool lifeguard. (Refer to page 10 for more information).
TELEPHONE SERVICE
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OUTSIDE CALLS – are recorded on your room account and will appear on your final bill on departure. Please note there is a charge for all external calls made from your room phone. Local calls, STD and International Direct Dial are available from all rooms by dialling 0 (if room charge has been set up) then the number required. ROOM TO ROOM CALLS - Simply dial the room number. MESSAGES - Your telephone light will indicate there is a message waiting for you. To retrieve messages, pick up the handset and press the message button. WAKE-UP CALLS - Please dial 9 to arrange.
TOURS/THEME PARKS/ACTIVITIES There is a booking kiosk and brochures located in reception showcasing a range of activities available on the Gold Coast. The staff in the resort shop can also assist with bookings – a booking fee will apply. You can also view the current resort activities in your weekly ‘What’s On’ program issued upon check-in or on the TV Screens located around the resort.
VISITOR POLICY Our facilities, excluding the ice-skating rink and our food and beverage outlets, are for the exclusive use of Paradise Resort in-house guests only. Visitors are not allowed in these areas and all guests of Paradise Resort will be issued with a guest identification wristband on arrival. The wristband is a requirement of entry to the waterpark, kids club and resort activities.
ZONE 4 ADULTS We offer an exclusive Adult only outdoor Spa area, open daily from 9:00am-7:00pm. It features a large heated spa and lounge chairs offering parents a place to unwind and soak up the sunshine ‘child free’. The Zone 4 Adults stage and dining area is also a place for parents to come together and enjoy our daily entertainment program with a range of activities on our program just for mums and dads. If parents are using the Zone 4 Adults we recommend that children are booked in to the Kids Club or otherwise supervised by a responsible adult.
ZONE 4 KIDS CLUB Our Zone 4 Kids Club is open daily with many packages including one complimentary session per child (0-12years) per day.(Refer to page 16 for more information).
ZONE 4 KIDS WATERPARK Our Zone 4 Kids Waterpark is open daily from 9:00am. These times vary throughout the year depending on natural light. To ensure safety of all guests, the Waterpark may close due to wind, rain or extreme weather. (Refer to page 14 for more information).
BAR AND DINING OPTIONS THE BISTRO
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Located on the ground floor, the Bistro offers a relaxed atmosphere for both breakfast and dinner. Breakfast features a choice of our continental buffet or a-la-carte menu with all your favourites. Our Chef has put together a delicious evening menu of mains and delectable desserts to indulge all taste buds. Bookings are recommended for dinner to avoid disappointment.
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Kick start your day with a selection of fresh juices, protein shakes and smoothies. The Juice Bar is located inside the Poolside Cafe and offers a range of freshly made salads, sandwiches, gourmet wraps and sushi.
POOLSIDE CAFÉ & BAR
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Overlooking our fantastic Z4K Waterpark and pool, the Poolside Café & Bar offers casual dining across breakfast, lunch & dinner. Whether you are looking to sit down and enjoy a meal with the family, grab a light take away meal or enjoy a relaxing drink, the Poolside Café & Bar has it all.
POOLSIDE THEME NIGHTS
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Offered at various times throughout the year enjoy our casual poolside dining experience with themes including Mexican, Sunday Roast and everyone’s favourite the Aussie BBQ. Check the weekly ‘What’s On’ program for available theme nights.
SPLASHES MINI-MART
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Splashes Mini-Mart sells everything from nappies to bread, milk and cereal. A great place to pick up light snacks, beer, wine and all your grocery needs at reasonable prices. Splashes is located poolside and open daily.
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Our facilities, excluding the ice-skating rink and our food and beverage outlets, are for the exclusive use of Paradise Resort guests only. Visitors are not allowed in these areas and all guests of Paradise Resort will be issued with a guest identification wristband on arrival. The wristband is a requirement of entry to the waterpark, kids club and resort activities.
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Paradise Resort is well underway with its latest redevelopment plans transforming this popular resort into a purpose-built, family friendly, apartment complex consisting of four individual towers, featuring spacious self-contained units, a myriad of entertainment, activity and interactive facilities providing guests with much more amazing holiday experiences. Dubbed ‘The Ruby Collection’, this transformation will showcase the culture of the new Surfers Paradise – urbane and innovative whilst maintaining the focus of a familyfriendly and relaxed destination. The new development will retain many of the family friendly features it’s become renowned for, whilst delivering a brand new product that resort guests have been requesting for many years.
Ruby will showcase the culture of the new Surfers Paradise “After 35 years of catering to the domestic family market, it is now time for Paradise Resort to catch up with the changing expectations our guests are asking for and away from the traditional hotel style accommodation. The Ruby Collection will offer self-catering apartments
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whilst retaining many of the food and beverage options preferred by our return guests. We have outgrown our current building and have been limited in offering further facilities due to the properties current structure. For us to meet the growing needs of our guests we believe that it’s now time to grow with them,” says General Manager of Paradise Resort and CEO of The Ruby Collection, David Brook. “Across all four towers we will create a place that retains the fun for our younger guests with the addition of many more opportunities for the adults to get away and relax in stylish surrounds with quality food and beverage offerings. While it will still include its celebrated family friendly areas, Ruby will also offer world class entertainment, boutique bars and quality retail stores - somewhere the entire modern family can enjoy regardless of age or stage in life.” For more than three decades, Paradise Resort has become a family favourite, attracting visitors far and wide, thanks to its child-friendly facilities, onsite activities, and unique, friendly atmosphere. Features such as the famous on-site water park allowing parents to enjoy lunch and a drink while their children play, the ever-popular kids club, movie nights, resort mascots and magic shows, will all remain as the new venue takes shape, but on a much larger scale. “Our focus in stage one will be on delivering a quality family friendly
holiday experience with apartment style accommodation, which has long featured as a strong request in our current guest feedback,” says Mr Brook. “Families want more space, cooking facilities and an area such as the lounge room to sit and relax in when the kids have gone to sleep - our current hotel rooms are unable to provide this. Whilst not all the same
facilities enjoyed at Paradise Resort will feature in stage one, we want our guests to grow with us and be excited about what’s still to come in stages two to four.” The redevelopment comes with the purchase of the resort by property developer William O’Dwyer, founder of Ralan Group.
delivering a quality family friendly experience Mr O’Dwyer first came to the Gold Coast as a backpacker from Ireland with his then girlfriend (now wife) in the late 80’s, where he spent a few months working in the kitchen at Jupiter’s Casino, and fell in love with the city. Having been involved in the marketing and development of residential real estate since 1993, Mr O’Dwyer launched Ralan Group in 1998, naming the business after his first two daughters, Rachel and Lauren. The company has since successfully delivered 38 separate projects across NSW. But William had a dream to develop something special right here on the Gold Coast, a place where busy families could come together and enjoy all the comforts of home, relax and unwind while creating precious memories in the heart of the Gold Coast - Paradise Resort offered the perfect location to make it happen. He quickly snapped up the opportunity, naming the future project after his third and youngest daughter, Ruby. “The Ruby Collection is a game changer,” says Mr O’Dwyer. “It will headline the transition of Surfers Paradise into a world class destination and elevate the level of amenities
available to residents and visitors.” The Ruby Collection is set to change the Gold Coast skyline forever, reaching new levels in terms of stylish family accommodation and entertainment. Mr O’Dwyer says the lifestyle and entertainment facilities to be delivered as part of stages two and three will be a significant improvement on what is currently available at the existing resort. “I have spoken with the staff at Paradise Resort regarding the plans for Ruby and they agree that the new shopping, dining and entertainment precincts included in the project are a much-needed replacement for the ageing facilities at the resort,” he says. Stage one is on track to open at the end of 2018 paving the way for work to commence on stages two, three and four all due for completion by 2021. By the time the project is complete, The Ruby Collection will encompass four towers ranging from 30 to 60 floors and amass 1600 architecturally stunning 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with over 2990 rooms. “Our vision is to create a quality family friendly holiday experience that provides entertainment, activities and facilities synonymous with the expectations of the Gold Coast but will also bring the extended family together so that everyone, no matter what age, family size or stage in life, Ruby will provide a place to escape the realities of every day and enjoy family time”.
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It is honestly endless offerings for kids at Paradise Resort! From toddlers to teenagers, there really is something for kids of all ages. As Annabelle is two we got so much use out of the waterparks and huge jungle playground, that in the five days we hardly got to do much else because she enjoyed them so much!
It’s also nice knowing that as a kid friendly resort, no one bats an eyelid to your child throwing a tantrum for taking them out of the pool, because most likely the other kids are doing it as well. It’s nice to get a reassuring smile from another parent than be made to feel your ruining someone’s holiday with your screaming child!
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We decided to stay at the Paradise Resort Gold Coast, as it’s renowned for being a heaven for kids and paradise for parents.
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Recently our family went on a little family holiday to the Gold Coast, a little getaway before our second little babe is born. Being heavily pregnant I knew I wanted to head somewhere sunny and relaxing, but also mindful my husband and daughter would want some fun activities and excitement!
Even with all these great aspects, there is one thing that you simply cannot buy and that’s the atmosphere! There is such a great vibe at the resort, from the second you check in to the day you leave. The staff are such a delight and always happy to go above and beyond on any request, always happy to stop for a chat and evident they all love their job!
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They also offer complimentary Kids Club which is split between a younger 0-2-year-old kids club, which Annabelle attended and LOVED, And then a 3-12 kids club! There are also hourly activities running everyday, from Teddy Bear Workshops to Cupcake Decorating and even Poolside Movies by Moonlight!
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Paradise Resort scooped up another 4 award wins in 2016, voted by the readers of three popular parenting magazines. For the sixth year in a row, the readers of Holidays with Kids Magazine (HWK) voted Paradise Resort Gold Coast the best in Australia, in the 4 stars and under category. The Magazine declared the Resort as ‘everything a family could ask for – and more!’ including the only resort Australia-wide with an iceskating rink, giant Z4K Waterpark and Zone 4 Kid’s Club and the fact that ‘… you’re spoilt for choice.’ Earlier in 2016 and for the 4th year in a row Out and About with Kids Magazine announced Paradise Resort the winner of two categories “Australia’s Best Family Resort” and “Best Resort for Babies and Toddlers”. And rounding out the year with 4 out of 4 wins, at an event hosted by popular TV presenter Natalie Bassingthwaighte the Australian Mother & Baby Magazine readers voted Paradise Resort the “Most Popular Family Holiday Destination” ahead of other popular resorts in Australia and Fiji. Resort General Manager David Brook is delighted at having 4 award wins, especially when its voted for by the readers. “There’s a lot to be proud of and being positioned at number 1 by your customers is a great honour. Our team are very focused and work tirelessly in ensuring each family enjoys their stay. From the complimentary daily session in the Zone 4 Kids Club that caters for 0 to 12 year olds, to the exclusive daily activities, entertainment and outdoor waterparks, we strive to exceed the expectations of families visiting the Gold Coast.” “We recognise that a family holiday is much more than just a hotel room; it’s about the experiences and memories encountered as a family the minute you step out your hotel room. That is what makes for a true family holiday experience.”
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FOR ADULTS At Paradise Resort, we recognise that family holidays should be fun for everyone and whilst we’ve always operated on a ‘Kids first’ philosophy our extensive daily activities and entertainment program has the kids covered, so our focus for the past year has been on working with our guests to develop a program ‘just for the adults’ where parents too can have fun on their holiday or simply relax and unwind. With many of our packages offering up to 4 hours of Kids Club each day our ‘Zone 4 Adults’ program has been developed to offer parents a place to come together within these hours and join us for a few laughs with the peace of mind their kids are having fun . Our weekly activities program features all your favourites including Trivia, Live Music and the latest including; monday
mixology
Discover the art of mixing cocktails with a demonstration by our resident mixologist. You will be entertained with tips and tricks on how to blend your own cocktails at home and invited to taste a range of our seasonal cocktails along with special offers at the bar afterwards. cocktail gameshow
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You don’t need to be a cocktail connoisseur to enjoy this game but if you can guess the ingredients you can have fun with the rest. Players will be put into teams, competing to take out the title of Cocktail Champions. This one is strictly for the adults with some risqué games and trivia questions thrown in to the mix that will have you in stitches and making sure you choose your game show partners carefully.
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answers are not always obvious If you are travelling alone or want to meet new friends this is for you as you’ll be put in to groups and tested with a series of wild and wacky questions. But the answer may not always be obvious…unless you are part of the majority in which case majority rules. hawaiian cooking show
learn to whip up some tasty dishes Set your inner masterchef free with our Hawaiian Cooking Show bought to you by Paradise Resort’s own hula girl and Sous Chef, Meg Hiller. Meg will show you simple tips and tricks to whip up some tasty dishes including a Huli Huli chicken perfect for your next BBQ.. adults super star karaoke
bring back all the hits Bring back all the hits from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Show off your singing skills and let your hair down while the kids are happily playing at our Zone 4 Kids Club. wine & cheese appreciation
relaxing hour sipping on wine Whether you’re a wine novice or something of a connoisseur, this is for you. Enjoy an hour sipping on wine and enjoying a range of delicious cheese. ffiifinish that lyric
how well DO You know your lyrics? Everyone has a song they’ve been singing wrong for years but this game will test your music knowledge and see how well you truly know your lyrics. You’ll be played part of a song and when the music stops you’ve got to ‘finish that lyric’.
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FAMILY TIME Together Paradise Resort has an
extensive daily activity and entertainment program
catering to young children right through to Mum and Dad! There is no need to leave the resort with our Resort Entertainment Crew (REC) on board to ensure your holiday is jam packed full of fun for the whole family. Each day offers something different including cupcake decorating with Cleo and plaster art for the creative kids, rock-climbing, pool noodle races and aqua hunt for those a little more active, or for something the whole family can enjoy, check out our poolside movies, bingo night, family trivia plus a range of live entertainment.
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ACTIVITIES NOT TO BE MISSED! STREET’S Fancy Dress Fridays Guests both young and old can be involved in “Street’s Fancy Dress Fridays.” What started out as a staff initiative has grown in to some fully fledged fun for our guests. Throughout your stay you may encounter Princesses, Pirate, or your favourite character from Harry Potter… it’s truly magic in Paradise!” And as a bonus every child dressed in fancy dress who joins our parade will receive a FREE Streets Ice Cream.
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Bring to life your very own cute and cuddly friend in our Teddy Bear workshops. Included in the basic bear package is a teddy bear, colourful heart insert, adoption certificate and carry case. Check our weekly ‘What’s On’ program for session times and prices.
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cliff hanger
Climb the daring 9 metre inflatable ladder to the top and slide down the almighty steep slide! Be aware, this is not for the faint hearted as once you climb up, the only way is down! ( height restrictions apply )
captain’s shark tank
7. are you brave enough?
Nominate a friend or family member to sit on the plank above while you launch the ball at the target to make them fall in to the tank below! You can even watch them as they fall in the underwater viewing window.
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Discover the Coolest Place in Paradise! Astro’s Planet Chill ice-skating rink is suitable for kids big and small (3yrs+), even Mum and Dad! You can even chill out in the “Chill Zone” with game tables such as air hockey and foos ball along with a complimentary jukebox so you skate around to your favourite tune.
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Prepare to be amazed! Step into another dimension with your very own 360-degree virtual reality experience. Get up close with the animals in Africa, swim with Dolphins, Whales, Turtles and Sharks or even visit outer space! Ages 3 and up.
9. captain v’s cleo game show
cool prizes to be won In a battle of the sexes its girls v’s boys, mums v’s dads lead by Captain and Cleo in a series of minute to win it challenges. There are some cool prizes to be won and plenty of fun to be had in cheering for your team.
rock climbing
6. for the adventourous over 7yrs Are you the adventurous kind? Step outside your comfort zone and climb the daring 9 metre high rock climbing wall. No previous experience is required to have a go. Just bring your enclosed footwear and a sense of adventure!
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Captain & friends live!
And the fun doesn’t end there, with a chance to meet our 4 colourful characters; Captain, Cleo, Astro and Dusty. If you’re lucky, you will already be sleeping in one of their rooms and now you can sing and dance along at their weekly show on the main stage, or give them a high five as they wonder around the resort.
MOVIE NIGHTS At the end of a busy day resort guests - big and small - can enjoy the outdoor grass area by the Waterpark for our pop-up outdoor theatre.
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Join the REC Crew for a range of games and activities on every day. See the Activities board outside Splashes for What’s On today!
Accompanied by the Poolside BBQ and a movie themed menu of hot dogs, popcorn and fairy floss guests can sit back and watch family movies every Saturday night on the giant outdoor movie screen. (Weather permitting.)
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Nickleby the Magician will add that extra touch of magic to your holiday memories. One of Australia’s leading child entertainers Nickleby offers a fast paced family show guaranteed to give you the WOW factor! Performing once a week, check the weekly What’s On program for session times.
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LIVE MUSIC
Listening to Mick Danby is the perfect way to wind down after a busy Gold Coast day. His catchy individual style & upbeat coastal groove has become a popular act with our guests and his music has been fine tuned to suit all audiences.
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Circular Rhythm is another “must see” throughout your stay in Paradise. He is a one man show featuring guitar, stomp box and didgeridoo, as well as other Indigenous instruments, including clap sticks and boomerangs. Lucas is passionate about delivering cultural education and fun and exciting entertainment for audiences of all ages; this is one night of entertainment the whole family will enjoy.
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The littlies have not been forgotten either, with their own smaller version including a slippery slide, water cannons and giant tipping water bucket. There’s also a paddling area with a gently sloping beach entry. The Pool, Spa & Junior Waterpark are heated year round. The Pool, Spa & Junior Water Park is heated ALL year round.
Our large Z4K Water Park is 3 stories high on multi levels complete with a myriad of slides, water cannons, and climbing frames designed to entertain and engage the whole family in aquatic fun. Topping it all off is a giant bucket that fills with 600 litres of water before emptying every few minutes over guests below in one enormous splash.
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Our facilities, excluding the ice-skating rink and our food and beverage outlets, are for the exclusive use of Paradise Resort guests only. Visitors are not allowed in these areas and all guests of Paradise Resort will be issued with a guest identification wristband on arrival. The wristband is a requirement of entry to the waterpark, kids club and resort activities.
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Please Note All towels and personal belongings left in the pool area prior to the opening time of 7:00am, will be removed and taken to lost property. Furthermore, any items left unattended for more than 1 hour on a sun bed or table throughout the day will also be removed and taken to lost property. It has become necessary for us to take this step due to guests “reserving facilities” and not utilising them. Please be respectful of your fellow guests and our team and use the facilities appropriately. HOurs of operation:
THE LAGOON POOL & SPA ARE OPEN DAILY FROM 7AM-9PM Z4K Waterparks are open daily from 9am-4pm (extended during the Summer months ) Resort facilities are strictly limited to in-house guests only.
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JUNIOR STRUCTURE (0-5YRS / UNDER 1 METRE) CHILDREN OVER 1 METRE TALL ARE NOT PERMITTED ON SLIDE LARGE STRUCTURE (5YRS+ / OVER 1 METRE) CHILDREN UNDER 1 METRE TALL ARE NOT PERMITTED ON SLIDE MAXIMUM OPERATIONAL LOAD: 1 PERSON EACH SLIDE AT A TIME EYE GLASSES MUST BE SECURELY AFFIXED TO RIDERS WITH HEAD STRAPS ALL GUESTS SHOULD SHOWER PRIOR TO BATHING TO ENSURE THE CLEANLINESS OF THE WATER IS MAINTAINED. CHILDREN THAT ARE NOT TOILET TRAINED ARE TO BE TAKEN TO THE TOILET ON A REGULAR BASIS AND MUST WEAR WATERTIGHT SWIMWEAR AT ALL TIMES. SWIM NAPPIES MUST BE CHANGED IN THE CHANGING ROOMS, NOT BY THE POOL TO ENSURE HYGIENE LEVELS ARE MAINTAINED SWIM WEAR WITH EXPOSED ZIPPERS, BUCKLES, RIVETS OR METAL ORNAMENTATION IS NOT PERMITTED ONLY 1 RIDER TO ENTER THE FLUME AT A TIME, SINGLE RIDERS ONLY! NEVER FORM CHAINS! SLIDE MUST BE RIDDEN FEET FIRST LYING ON YOUR BACK OR SITTING FACING FORWARD RIDERS MUST WAIT FOR THE RIDE TO BE CLEAR BEFORE STARTING THE RIDE KEEP ARMS & HANDS INSIDE FLUMES AT ALL TIMES DO NOT RUN, DIVE, STAND, KNEEL, ROTATE OR STOP IN THE SLIDE AT THE END OF THE SLIDE, OBEY ALL SIGNS AND INSTRUCTIONS FROM POOL ATTENDANT & EXIT QUICKLY CAUTION: FOR SAFETY REASONS, PREGNANT WOMEN & PERSONS WITH HEART CONDITIONS OR BACK TROUBLE SHOULD NOT RIDE THE SLIDE ALL GUESTS ARE TO WEAR THE PARADISE RESORT WRIST BANDS AT ALL TIMES TO CONFIRM THEY ARE STAYING AT THE RESORT USE OF THE WATERPARKS & RESORT FACILITIES IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO IN-HOUSE GUESTS ONLY
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DO NOT URINATE IN THE SPA, PLEASE USE TOILETS PROVIDED. NO CHILDREN ARE ALLOWED IN THIS SPA.
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Every child receives up to 4 hours of FUN every day! Did you know that Paradise Resort is the only resort in the country with a Kids Club that is available to children 0-12years of age, is open daily and offers every child up to 4 hours of fully supervised FUN every day of their stay FREE of charge (valued up to $60 per child)? The Zone 4 Kids Club is its own mini fun park where children are divided into different age groups over 9 themed play spaces to ensure age appropriate care and activities. Children can blast off and explore the galaxy in Astro’s Space Station with pedal powered space buggies, search for buried treasure in Under Water World filled
with submarines and slides, explore the jungles of Asia in Dusty’s Safari Room or play in the colourful ball pit in the Magic Garden. These are just some of the magical themed play spaces where the Kids Club team of ‘Holiday Heroes’ provide an unrivalled activity program to entertain and engage kids of every age, allowing them the opportunity to meet new friends and experience a host of fun activities designed just for kids. There are pyjama parties, disco nights, arts & crafts, carnival activities plus loads more fun to be had.
our kids eat for menu is also available in Z4K for lunch or dinner, so whilst the kids areparents can truly relax and enjoy some precious downtime.
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Z4K Kids Club is only available to guests staying at Paradise Resort. We are open every day except Christmas Day. Complimentary sessions can be used in session 2 or 4 only.
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CORRINA SAYS Kids Club Supervisor Corinna, says one of her favourite activities is ‘The Game of Life’. “from my experience kids loving doing things on their own terms so in this activity they get to choose how they spend their time” We set up a variety of stations where the kids can earn kids club dollars and then choose how to spend it. They can become a construction worker and build a skyscraper or test their brains in the Kids Club exam, there’s even a chance to pass their drivers test. Of course the Kids Club lolly shop is the main attraction where kids can spend their hard earned dollars on lollies,
The Zone 4 Kids club also has a range of options available for lunch or dinner from the ‘Kids Eat For $9.90 menu’, so whilst the kids are having fun parents can truly relax and enjoy some precious downtime. At Paradise Resort it’s School Holidays everyday so mum and dad get some time out too! enquires For any other enquires please see our friendly Holiday Heroes at Z4K or phone 07 5579 4420 NOW go and relax, have some fun - check out the weekly ‘‘What’s On’’ activity guide for adult activities around the resort!
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Daily sessions the whole family can enjoy Children of all ages may experience the fun and excitement of the Zone 4 Kids Club daily during our open sessions. Families can explore the Kids Club together as a perfect introduction to those who may not be familiar with Daily open sessions
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*Chilren must be supervised by an adult during these sessions
BOOK THE KIDS IN TO KIDS CLUB FOR 6 ½ HOURS OF FUN FROM ONLY $20. Use your complimentary session from 4pm – 8pm and leave the kids until 10:30pm for only $20. Available Mon/ Wed/Fri/Sat for 3-12years. 0-2years extra charges apply.
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welcome sign We love it when you take selfies in front of our welcome sign! Grab your family and friends and make a lasting memory.
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Follow the path past the Poolside Cafe. To the left of the cafe climb the stairs all the way to the top and you there you will find the bridge that has the best birds eye views of the resort. the main waterpark Nothing will give your friends and family vacation envy more than taking a selfie in front of our main waterpark. If you are really clever time it just as the bucket is tipping for that wow effect. the junior waterpark Just outside splashes minimart!
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Follow the rainbow all the way to the main stage. Get on the stage and bust out your grooviest moves. Friday’s we have a fancy dress parade so you can be on stage with Captain and show off your prettiest princess dress, fiercest pirate outfit, or superhero costume.
DON’T FORGET YOUR HASHTAGS # adults stage If you like putting on a show make sure you jump on our adults stage sing a song or two and bust out those signature moves. If you need a few pointers make sure you watch our character show and get tips from Captain, Dusty, Cleo and Astro.
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planet chill Now to confuse everyone make sure you head over to our very own ice-skating rink! Your friends and family wont believe one day you are swimming in our waterpark and the next day you are in the coolest place skating along side our paradise penguins. Don’t forget to bring your socks!
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COME PLAY Dunk tank Jungle gym You can’t miss the gigantic jungle gym right in the middle of our lobby! Whether you go through the maze or down the slippery dip make sure you grab all your friends and take a selfie to remember. Don’t forget to tag #paradiseresortgc so we see all your happy snaps!
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You don’t often think about going iceskating while you are on the Gold Coast but you can add it to the itinerary with an ice-skating rink located right here at Paradise Resort. Located on the 2nd floor above the Bistro, Planet Chill is an all-weather attraction which lends itself to family fun, year round, whatever the weather. Planet Chill is suitable for all kids big and small (3yrs+) and to make it a little easier for beginners to stay on their feet we have fibre glass penguins to help make your ‘icecapades’ more bump-free. And if you need a break
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you can chill out in the “Chill Zone” with game tables such as air hockey and foos ball along with a complimentary jukebox to select the sessions play list. Planet Chill is open to in-house guests as well as the general public (all other facilities are for in-house guests only). As numbers for each session are limited we recommend pre-purchase to avoid disappointment. Entry to Planet Chill for spectators is FREE, you only pay if you wish to skate. *Children 0-2years of age are not permitted on the ice. Children 5 years and under must be accompanied on the ice by a skating adult.
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The ice-rink is cold so we recommend bringing a jumper and long pants. Socks are also required and must be worn with the skates. Our smallest skates are a Junior size 12. For sizes smaller we do have a special strap on skate that has 2 blades and are great for balance. Closed in shoes must be worn with the strap on skates otherwise entry on to the ice will not be permitted.
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Each session runs for up to two hours and offers a fun filled family attraction for kids of all ages (including mum and dad)! Entry to Planet Chill for spectators is FREE, you only pay if you wish to skate.
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Dusty’s adventureland is a variety of play areas perfect for all ages For anyone seeking an Adventure, Dusty’s Adventureland is perfect for all ages. With a 9 metre Rock-Climbing Wall, Indoor Jungle Gym, Outdoor Adventure Playground and Family BBQ area there is something for everyone. Dusty’s Jungle gym Located at reception Dusty’s Jungle Gym is the perfect way for Children to start their adventure. You can be forgiven for thinking you have arrived in the land of Madagascar when you come face to face with a giraffe and first spy our multi-level climbing frame complete with slides and mazes that make up Dusty’s Jungle Gym. Suitable for children 2-12years this is
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just one of the many places for young explorers to enjoy at Paradise Resort. Dusty’s PLayground Our outdoor Adventure Playground is open daily from 9am to 6pm and the perfect place to burn off energy and let imaginations run wild. Packed full of climbing equipment, a suspension bridge, slides and more to keep the kids entertained for hours. You may also run in to Dusty himself offering activities such as the commando course and scavenger hunts.
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Dusty’s Rock Climbing Challenge yourself on Dusty’s 9 metre Rock Climbing Wall. Perfect for 7 years and over, scale the heights and complete as many climbs as you dare in the 1.5 hour session. Just bring your enclosed footwear and a sense of adventure! Dusty’s bbq area
Located in Dusty’s Adventureland is a spacious grass area with complimentary electronic BBQ’s offering the perfect place to relax or enjoy a family picnic. For added convenience Splashes mini-mart has a range of disposable picnic items to make your holiday at Paradise Resort that much easier. *The BBQ Area is for use by Resort guests only. Please leave BBQ’s as you would wish to find them.
* MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF 80KG
about dusty Dusty Likes: Churros, Hot Dogs & Water Slides Favourite Colour: Green Dusty is our mate from the Outback. When he’s not wrestling a crocodile or saving native, Aussie wildlife from pesky critters, he hangs out here at Paradise Resort Gold Coast. Dusty loves an adventure and he loves even more to take you along with him. Check out his Adventureland, Safari and Jungle Gym during your stay and be sure to say G’day as he makes his appearances around the resort.
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Paradise Resort offers Birthday Party Packages to suit all ages Available seven days a week, the allinclusive party options are suitable for boys and girls and take advantage of a family-friendly environment, loaded with fun extras. Choose from an Ice Skating, Waterpark, Laser Tag, Rock Climbing or Pamper party, all with your food and entertainment taken care of so you can sit back, relax and enjoy. And if your kids loved the movie “Frozen” then Planet Chill Ice-Skating Rink provides the perfect backdrop with packages including up to 2 hours of ice-skating, balloons, party bags, invitations and yummy party food to ensure your child has the coolest party ever! There is also a complimentary jukebox to select your own music (and yes “Let it Go” is on the list). And
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if you can’t cut down the list of invites there’s even an option to book out the entire ice-rink. Apart from the huge smiles and wonderful memories for party-goers another added benefit is that parents can simply walk out the door without worrying about cleaning up. You can even add on extras such as popcorn and fairy floss, balloon twisting and face painting as well as a menu of ‘Parent Platters’ taking the stress out of party hosting for the parents. Or for that extra special touch you can even arrange a VIP meet and greet with one of the resort mascots Captain, Cleo, Dusty or Astro who would be only too happy to join in on the party fun.
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Open daily for breakfast and dinner The Bistro offers the atmosphere of a fun 50’s style diner whilst keeping the menu modern and fresh with a variety of choices the whole family will enjoy.
Our chefs are always accommodating and understand the little ones can be fussy eaters at times. Just ask one of our friendly staff members and we can substitute items within the menu to suit your needs.
Breakfast offers a delicious continental buffet where you will find cereals; toast, yoghurt, fruit and pastries to kick start your day. And if that’s not enough there is an optional al-a-carte menu to choose from with your favourites such as bacon and eggs, buttermilk pancakes or the hearty big breakfast. For dinner, our Chef has prepared a delicious evening menu of mains and delectable desserts to indulge all taste buds. Be tempted by our mouth-watering steaks, famous pizzas and daily specials.
CHICKEN AND PRAWN WOK Ginger marinated chicken and lime prawns, wom bok, pak choy, capsicum, shallots, corriander, chilli and sweet soy sauce
DELICIOUS AND HEALTHY
FREE KIDS COLOURING BOOK
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Overlooking our fantastic Z4K Waterpark and pool, the Poolside Café & Bar offers casual dining across breakfast, lunch & dinner. Whether you are looking to sit down and enjoy a meal with the family, grab a light take away meal or enjoy a relaxing drink, the Poolside Café & Bar has it all. Catering to even the fussiest of eaters there’s enough to please everyone from vegemite sandwiches to gourmet salads and everything in between.
each day than with a divine ‘Mango Tango’ fruit smoothie or a perfectly, tailor-made juice from our fresh juice range. The Juice Bar is located inside the Poolside Café and Bar, which also offers a range of freshly made salads, sandwiches, gourmet wraps and sushi as well as changes made to our Kids menu, which offers healthier alternatives including brown rice and vegies.
As part of a focus on more active and healthy holidays visit our Juice Bar for a wide range of healthy options. Going on holidays doesn’t mean you have to stop being healthy and eating right. The introduction of our Juice Bar has enabled us to cater for the growing demand of healthy, wholesome and fresh dietary and exercise choices. As our guest you can start your day with a selection of fresh juices, protein shakes and smoothies, along with gluten and dairy-free options. We live in an amazing part of the world with access to a wide range of fresh produce, what better way to enjoy
NO NEED TO RETURN HOME WITH EXCESS OR UNWANTED BAGGAGE
Join us for dinner BBQ at our Poolside NIGHT G Theme Nights! FAMILY FUN BY THE POOL
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Did you know you can enjoy Chef’s great value Poolside Theme Nights from 5pm daily. Sit back and relax by the pool, grab a drink from the bar and get into the spirit of our daily themes. You’ll find anything from Mexican Night to a good old Aussie BBQ Night.
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Feeding the kids on holidays needn’t cost a fortune. Our ‘Kids Eat For $9.90 menu is available at all dining outlets within the Resort. You can feed the kids for breakfast, lunch or dinner for just $9.90 per meal!
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latest sports action, a pool table plus a limited poolside snacks and cocktail menu with our staff ready to take your order and ensure total relaxation. And for those with fitness in mind our Cardio Gym is equipped with a treadmill, bike, rowing machine, fit balls and yoga mats. Open 24hours for your added convenience and free of charge for use by Resort guests only. *Children are not permitted in the gym at any time.
perfect place to read a good book or enjoy some ‘me’ time. Located outside of Splashes MiniMart you will find the Zone 4 Adults stage and dining area, a place to come together and enjoy our daily entertainment program created just for mums and dads. Join us for a laugh and some ‘Adult Only’ fun each day with Live Music, Wine Tasting, Trivia, Cooking Demonstrations and a range of interactive games including Mixology, finish that lyric, majority rules and more. And if you’d rather sit back there’s a TV to watch all of the
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Make a date for yourself... Make a date for yourself... RELAX AND UNWIND “CHILD FREE” - Share adult conversation
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR ‘CHILD FREE TIME’
To help you make the most of your ‘Child Free’ time, our past guests have compiled a list of some of the many ways you can spend your free time with us here at Paradise Resort, how will you spend your time?
- Enjoy a nice meal - Relax by the Pool - Take a dip in the Adults Only Spa - Read a book - Enjoy ‘‘Mummy & Daddy Cuddles’’ - Sip a cocktail in the Zone 4 Adults Bar - Catch up on sleep - Strategise on the Giant Chess Board - Strap on your ice-skates at Planet Chill - Watch a movie (in your room or at the local cinema) - Sweat it out at the Cardio Gym - Join us for Wine and Cheese Wednesdays - Sign up for Cocktail or Beer Tasting Classes - Listen to live music by the Pool*
BOOK THE KIDS IN TO KIDS CLUB FOR 6 ½ HOURS OF FUN FROM ONLY $20 Use your complimentary session from 4pm – 8pm and leave the kids until 10:30pm for only $20. Available Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat for 3-12years. 0-2years extra charges apply.
*Check out our weekly ‘What’s On Program’ for more adult activities.
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Gold Coast To help make your holiday complete, the team at Paradise Resort have partnered with Experience Oz to bring you the best day tours, attractions, activities, theme park tickets, water sports and things to do on the Gold Coast and better still, Experience Oz have no booking fees and offer the best price guaranteed! Here are some of the top things not to miss;
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Hi Blinky Bill fans! Guess who has arrived at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary! Blinky and his friends are now calling Currumbin home and offering two live shows daily. “Wildlife to the Rescue” is an action packed show full of fun and adventure and will provide smiles for kids of all ages. You may even meet Blinky and his friends Nutsy and Sir Claude around the park to have your photo taken.
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The world’s first theme park area dedicated to DC Super-Villains and the Doomsday Destroyer is now open at MovieWorld. DC Comics Super-Villains Unleashed is an immersive themed area where the DC Super-Villains have taken over and there’s no Super-Heroes around to save the day. Also home to the 21m-high Doomsday Destroyer, riders can experience 2.4 negative G forces — more than two times less than their weight and the ride’s two giant mechanical arms reach speeds of up to 36km/h as they turn full circle. The DC Comics Super Villains Unleashed precinct is themed around Suicide Squad characters including Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn and is sure to show you that sometimes in a world full of villains, it’s good to be bad.
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Hire Equipment Price List For your added convenience, we have a variety of items available for hire from our Resort Shop located in the Resort Lobby.
Introducing the new and improved tiger island Turning the spotlight on conservation, in a $7million transformation, Dreamworld’s Tiger Island welcomed their first visitors in mid-October to their amazing new precinct where guests can now feel closer to the tigers than ever before, encouraging empathy and educating guests on the plight of tigers in the wild, they have seven adult cats and five little ones, who have been earning their stripes at Tiger Kindy and have now they’ve joined the big cats.
Xbox Console 1-3 DAYS: $40 4 DAYS OR MORE: $50 *Games Complimentary
DEPOSIT REQUIRED: 1 x Game & 1 x DVD .........$25.00 ea Xbox Controller ...................$60.00 Xbox Console ....................$200.00
conservation areas with ‘tiger grade’ design and landscaping by international designer Jamie Durie, improved viewing areas so amazing, that you’ll be up close without having to claw your way to the front. Then, whisker yourself over to the splash pool with underwater viewing to see the tigers swimming and more.
Australian designed and built, the Get ready to have a furry good time first stage of the new Tiger Island at the all-new Tiger Island, only at includes world-class tiger exhibits and Dreamworld.
Microwave 1-3 DAYS: $15 4 DAYS OR MORE: $30 DEPOSIT REQUIRED: $50.00
Twin Stroller 1-3 DAYS: $40 4 DAYS OR MORE: $50 DEPOSIT REQUIRED: $150.00
Layback Stroller 1-3 DAYS: $15 4 DAYS OR MORE: $30 DEPOSIT REQUIRED: $100.00
Play Pen 1-3 DAYS: $20 4 DAYS OR MORE: $25 DEPOSIT REQUIRED: $40.00
High Chair 1-3 DAYS: $10 4 DAYS OR MORE: $20
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Car Seat ( 0-4 years +) 1-3 DAYS: $25 4 DAYS OR MORE: $40
AUSTRALIA’S FIRST LEGO STORE Australia’s first LEGO® Store is set to open at Dreamworld this November. The flagship store will be the largest retail outlet at Dreamworld, covering an area of 350 square metres and forming a stand-alone precinct at the front of the park with access from within and external to Dreamworld. An epic LEGO builder’s paradise, it will be filled with an eye-popping amount of LEGO product including life-size LEGO models, exclusive items and interactive features like the world-famous LEGO ‘Pick a Brick’ wall, ‘Lounge room’ play areas and LEGO brick engraving. So warm up your building fingers and experience all the LEGO excitement, only at Dreamworld.
DEPOSIT REQUIRED: $50.00
Booster ( 0-4 yearsSeat +) 1-3 DAYS: $15 4 DAYS OR MORE: $30 DEPOSIT REQUIRED: $50.00
Bottle Steriliser 1-3 DAYS: $10 4 DAYS OR MORE: $15 DEPOSIT REQUIRED: $50.00
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Available for hire from the Resort Shop. Items are subject to availability and prices are subject to change without notice. Prices shown are the total price for the period shown i.e. $40.00 for 1 or 3 days. Prices correct as at December 2016.
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A SOUVENI P U K C I P R VISIT THE RESORT SHOP OR VISIT SPLASHES MINI MART
FOR ALL YOUR CHARACTER GIFTS
LUNCH PACKS
REFILLS FROM $8
$15.95 EACH
CHARACTER CUPS
REFILLS FROM $2
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$5.95 EACH
CHARACTER DOLLS
$14.99 EACH
OR 2 FOR $25
STUBBY HOLDER $5.00 EACH
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Special offers CONVENIENT LUNCH PACKS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT SPLASHES MINI MART, P ERFECT FOR FAMILY DAYS OUT OR AS A TREAT FOR SOME MUCH NEEDED PARENT TIME
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
Smiths Chips 90g & 600ml Coke
Bread & 2L Norco Milk
Nestle Chocolate Bar 45-60g & 600ml Coke
combo
combo
combo
$21.00
$24.00
$26.00
per bottle
per bottle
per bottle
Oyster Bay Savignon Blanc
Oyster Bay Pinot Noir
Oyster Bay Sparkling Cuvee
$18.50 per pack Rekorderlig Cider 4 pack
4 x Kellogg’s Cereal bowls 30g (coco pops, just right, cornflakes or nutri-grain) 1 x Milk 1ltr 1 x Just Juice 1ltr (orange or apple) 2 x Flavoured Milks 250ml (chocolate or strawberry) 4 x Fruit pieces (apple or banana) 2 x Coffee Sachets (Nescafe) 4 x Sugar Sticks 1 x Gold Coast Bulletin Newspaper *Items or brands may vary
ONLY
$25!
$19.00
$19.95
per pack
per pack
Canadian Club 4 pack
Corona 6 pack
2 x Pump Water 750ml 2 x Mt Franklin Water 400ml 4 x Assorted Sandwiches 1 x Farm Bake Biscuits 350gm 4 x Vaalia Yoghurt 4 x Fruit Pieces (apple or banana) *Items or brands may vary
ONLY
$35!
1 x Sparkling Wine (Oyster Bay Brut) 2 x Plastic Glasses 1 x Creamy Camembert Cheese 1 x Jatz Crackers 250g 1 x Kettle Sea Salt chips 150g 1 x Kraft dip 185g *Items or brands may vary
ONLY
$45!
COMING IN 2018