Dining on the Gold Coast in .NET framework

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You don t have to look hard to find good restaurants on the Gold Coast There are many stylish restaurants and cafes, most reasonably priced, around Surf Parade and Victoria Avenue in Broadbeach, as well as in the nearby Oasis shopping mall Other trendy spots are the stylish Marina Mirage shopping center, opposite the Sheraton on Sea World Drive in Main Beach, and the hip Tedder Avenue cafes in Main Beach

This chic pavilion overlooking Currumbin Beach has mesmerizing views of the surf, and food that s among the best on the Gold Coast Whether you re after breakfast, lunch, or dinner you ll not be disappointed with food that includes gourmet vegetarian choices as well as something for those who like more traditional fare Lunch and dinner menus change seasonally, and many of the wines are from small boutique wineries The cakes and biscuits

are all hand-made at the cafe, and there are burgers, bagels, and more There s also a kids menu for A$7 to A$8 (US$560 US$640/ 280 320) 776 Pacific Parade, Currumbin % 07/5598 2133 Breakfast A$420 A$14 (US$335 US$11/ 170 560) Main courses: Lunch A$14 A$23 (US$11 US$18/ 560 920), dinner A$20 A$26 (US$16 US$21/ 8 10) AE, DC, MC, V Open: Daily 7 am 10 pm

Diners flock to this family-owned restaurant for the flavors of Naples and Tuscany as well as views of the marina and Broadwater On warm days, the windows are opened to let in the sea breeze, and the split-level design means every table gets a great view In a stylish place like this, you may expect the prices to be high and the staff to be superior, but they re not The service is friendly and welcoming but snappy On the menu, you ll find plenty of pasta dishes such as ravioli filled with roasted duck and vegetables cooked in a light sauce of butter, sage, and parmesan topped with poppy seeds, and a range of chicken, beef, and seafood dishes Level 1, Marina Mirage, Sea World Dr, Main Beach % 07/5531 0300 Main courses: A$31 A$36 (US$25 US$29/ 12 14) AE, DC, MC, V Open: Daily noon to 10:30 pm

Thirty-five white sandy beaches are the top attraction on the Gold Coast These patrolled beaches stretch almost uninterrupted from the Spit north of Surfers Paradise to Rainbow Bay, south of Coolangatta In fact, the Gold Coast is just one long fabulous beach The most popular beaches are Main Beach, Surfers North, Elkhorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Mermaid Beach, Burleigh Heads, Coolangatta, and Greenmount All are patrolled 365 days a year Away from the beach, the Gold Coast s major attractions are theme parks The big three Dreamworld, Sea World, and Warner Bros Movie World are joined by two water parks and by an Aussie-themed outback show, Australian Outback Spectacular Sea World is the only major theme park in the center of town The others are in northern bushland on the Pacific Highway, about 15 to 20 minutes away from Surfers Paradise You can ride to the theme parks on the Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle or on Surfside Buslines Take bus no TX1 or TX2 to Dreamworld, Movie World, and Wet n Wild; bus no 750 from Surfers Paradise or 9 from Southport to get to Sea World Trains (% 13 12 30) run to Coomera and Helensvale on the Brisbane Gold Coast line Queensland Rail Citytrain sells tickets to the theme parks at attended stations, including Brisbane Central, which saves the time of standing in line to get in, rather than any money

Oxenford Wild horses, stampeding cattle, and even a helicopter are all part of a A$23-million (US$18-million/ 92-million) extravaganza that s part theme park, part dinner show Aimed at introducing visitors to the spirit of the Outback, the 90-minute show is staged while you re tucking in to a threecourse Aussie barbecue-style meal With seating for 1,000, part of the show is built around the competitive spirit of Australians The audience is split into two groups after receiving free stockmen s hats whose headbands depict their respective station for which they are encouraged to cheer The station muster is billed as the most breathtaking part of the show, highlighting the skills of both horse and rider See map p 337 Pacific Highway, Oxenford (21km/13 miles north of Surfers Paradise) % 13 33 86 in Australia or 07/5519 6200 wwwoutbackspectacularcomau Admission: A$95 (US$76/ 38) adults, A$65 (US$52/ 26) children 4 13 Bookings essential AE, DC, MC, V Open: Tues Sun doors open 6:15 pm, entertainment starts 6:45 pm Closed Dec 25 Coach transfers (% 13 33 86) from Gold Coast accommodations cost A$15 (US$12/ 6) per person round-trip Free parking