1. There are all sorts of money saving deals on theme park tickets if you buy them in sets of three or more. Depending on your length of stay in Surfers, you could even fit a few theme parks into a single day if you start early enough. Ask at your hostel for the latest and greatest theme park deals.

2. Dotted around Surfer's you'll see stalls during the day advertising pub and nightclub crawls which are a great way to guarantee an epic night. On top of that you can take advantage of massive concessions thanks to their popularity. They're the perfect way to start off your time in the area and get to know new people.

3. Of course there are countless things to do around Surfers Paradise that will drain your bank account, but what better way to spend a day than on its famous beach, taking it easy, playing in the sea, checking out the surfers, reading a book or recovering from the night before. Take a breather...you deserve it.

4. During school and public holidays Surfers Paradise plays host to Australia's one and only beach cinema which is totally free to attend. All you need to do is bring your own snacks, drinks and chairs before settling down for the night and enjoying the sights and sounds from the big screen.

5. Located just 6km from Surfers Paradise in nearby Southport, the Gold Coast Sporting Hall of Fame (Owen Park, Queens St) is Queensland's first dedicated sports museum. It honours over 33 Gold Coast sporting champions who have reached the highest possible level in their sport. These include cricketer Craig Mc Dermott, swimmer Andrew Baildon, and rugby league legend Mick Veivers.