49 Peninsular Drive, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
Alternate search: Unit 44, 49 Peninsular Drive.
44/49 Peninsular Drive is a unit located in the heart of Surfers Paradise. It is part of the high‑rise residential landscape that defines the suburb.
The Surfers Paradise light rail station is about 0.4 km away, giving easy access to the G:link service that runs north‑south through the precinct. This makes travelling to other Gold Coast suburbs convenient.
Several hostels and hotels are nearby, including Backpackers In Paradise Resort (0.1 km), Surf Inn (0.2 km), and Mantra Legends Surfers Paradise (0.4 km). The area is also close to larger hotels such as Novotel Surfers Paradise (0.4 km) and the iconic Q1 Tower (0.5 km).
The property is a short stroll from the Surfers Paradise Foreshore, SkyPoint Observation Deck (0.4 km) and the historic Kinkabool building (0.5 km). It is also near the bustling Cavill Avenue precinct, known for shopping, dining and nightlife.
According to the 2021 census, Surfers Paradise had a population of 26,412 people. The suburb has grown steadily, reflecting its status as a major tourism and entertainment hub.
Kinkabool, one of the original high‑rise apartment blocks built in 1959, is a heritage‑listed site about 0.5 km from the unit. Other heritage features in the area include the Pink Poodle sign on Fern Street.
Surfers Paradise hosts the annual Gold Coast Marathon in July and the Gold Coast 500 street‑racing event each October. The suburb also celebrates a variety of free public events on the Foreshore throughout the year.
Surfers Paradise enjoys a warm, steady climate with summer highs around 40 °C and winter lows near 2.5 °C. Sea temperatures range from about 21.5 °C in July‑August to 27.1 °C in February, making it pleasant for beach activities year‑round.
