The Gold Coast 500 runs 23 to 25 October 2026 on the Surfers Paradise street circuit. St Tropez sits inside the precinct: gate access, road closures, sessions and where to eat.
Surfers before sunrise: the early swim, the empty beach, the first coffee
Surfers Paradise before sunrise from St Tropez: the early swim, the empty beach, a 6am Esplanade coffee, the quiet riverside and first light from Q1, all before 9am.
A South Stradbroke day from Surfers: the ferry, the sand, the return
A South Stradbroke Island day trip from Surfers Paradise: the Tour to Tipplers cruise, the wilderness beach, wallabies and lunch, then home to St Tropez by mid-afternoon.
July holidays in Surfers with kids: ABC Kids World and beyond
July holidays in Surfers Paradise with kids: ABC Kids rides at Dreamworld, SkyPoint, the patrolled beach, free HOTA and the beachfront markets, all from St Tropez.
Rainy Surfers: Ripley’s, arcades and the indoor family list
Rain in Surfers Paradise? The indoor family list near St Tropez: Ripley’s, the world’s biggest Timezone, Infinity, Holey Moley and SkyPoint, all a short walk.
What guests say about St Tropez: the reviews decoded
We read every St Tropez Holiday Apartments review so you can skip to the pattern: the quiet oasis theme, the heated pool, the space and the value, decoded.
Autumn in Surfers Paradise: the value season, explained
Why autumn is Surfers Paradise’s value season: 24-25 degree ocean, thinner crowds after Easter, free festivals in May and easier bookings at St Tropez.
Surfers on foot from St Tropez: beach, light rail and the quiet streets
How to do Surfers Paradise on foot from St Tropez: the 3 minute beach walk, the Cavill Avenue tram stop, the Esplanade path and quiet Budds Beach.
First night at St Tropez: cheap eats and quick dinners in Surfers
Arrived hungry? The cheap eats and quick dinners near St Tropez Holiday Apartments, from next-door Italian to late-night Mexican in Surfers Paradise.
Surfers Paradise Events That’ll Elevate Your 2026 Trip
January starts with good intentions. Then, before you know it, tickets are gone, and signs read “sold out”. Surfers Paradise events move fast when the weather is warm, and the calendar is full. This guide keeps the planning simple, so you can lock in the highlights...