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Amy Stalinescu and Grant Brisland looking forward to the reopening of Cinemas at Hota on the Gold Coast this weekend. Photograph : Jason O'Brien
Amy Stalinescu and Grant Brisland looking forward to the reopening of Cinemas at Hota on the Gold Coast this weekend. Photograph : Jason O'Brien

Gold Coast guide to fun family activities

THE weather bureau has predicted perfect weather for a weekend adventure beyond the house.

Stage two restrictions in Queensland now allow 20 patrons per space in restaurants, cafes, indoor cinemas, outdoor amusement parks, tourism experiences, zoos and arcades, museums, art galleries and historic sites, concert venues, theatres, arenas, auditoriums, stadiums and gyms.

Here’s a guide to some fun family friendly activities and restaurants to check out this weekend.

MINI GOLF

Putt Putt Golf Mermaid Beach

2492 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218

Trading hours: Monday to Sunday, 9am-5pm. Friday & Saturday, 9am-10pm

Restrictions: Groups of four and 1.5m social distancing

King Tutts Putt Putt

Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd &, Ocean Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

Trading hours: 9am to 9pm daily.

Restrictions: 20 pax at once.

Bookings recommended, call 0755702277

Emerald Lakes Putt Putt

Alabaster Drive &, Nerang Broadbeach Rd, Carrara QLD 4211

Trading hours: 6am to 9pm daily.

Restrictions: 1.5m physical distancing.

Putt Putt Prices $5pp

Palm Meadows Driving Range

Palm Meadows Dr, Carrara QLD 4211

Trading hours: Mon-Sun: 7am – 6pm

Restrictions: 1.5m distancing, welcomes family groups.

Range Balls $8 – $15 per bucket.

Hire clubs and lessons available.

The Club at Parkwood Village

76-122 Napper Rd, Parkwood QLD 4214

Head to the Village Lane Bar

Trading hours: Sunday to Thursday 8:00am – 10:00pm, Friday to Saturday 8:00am – 12:00am.

Kids $12, Adults $13 and a Family Pass is $39.

Bookings recommended, ring 0755633342 for more information.

LASER TAG/GO KARTING/ARCADES

Game Over

88 Siganto Dr, Helensvale QLD 4212

Trading hours: 10am to 12 noon daily (for pre-booked events and parties). 12 noon to 5pm daily (for karting and laser tag for regular arrive and drive guests).

For more information, call 0755193999

Level Up Arcade

Level 1, Oasis Shopping Centre, Broadbeach.

Trading hours: 9am-9pm daily.

Starts from $10 pp.

Bookings for kids parties start from $25 pp.

COVID-safe venue.

Lumber Punks Axe Throwing

11 Ozone Parade, Miami

Trading hours:

Saturday and Sunday – 11am-7pm

Monday – 3pm-7pm

Thursday and Friday – 3pm-7pm

Bookings are essential as spaces are limited with reduced capacity.

Call 07 56133954

BOWLING

Go Bowling Ashmore

137 Currumburra Rd, Ashmore QLD 4214

Trading hours: Sunday to Friday, 9am-10pm, Friday & Saturday, 9am-11pm

Restrictions: 20 pax.

Bookings recommended, call 0755396433

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Currumbin Boatshed Bait and Tackle

2 Thrower Dr, Currumbin QLD 4223

Trading hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5.30pm, Saturday 7am-5pm, Sunday 7am-6pm.

Hire kayaks from and stand-up paddle boards from $20 for 1.5 hours and fishing gear for $10 a day.

Godfathers of the Ocean Learn to Surf

Mowbray Park, Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads QLD 4217

Trading hours: 7am-6pm daily (ex. Thursday and Sunday 7am-5pm).

Restrictions: less than 20 pax per class, health check screening before class, wetsuits are disinfected, social distancing measures in place for lessons.

Queensland Scuba Diving Company

60 SeaWorld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217

Trading hours: 7am-8pm daily.

Learn to scuba dive, snorkel or feed fish at Wavebreak Island.

Bookings essential, call 0755267722 for more information.

Restrictions: Limited numbers on boat.

The Village Markets

Burleigh Heads State School Oval

Lower Gold Coast Highway

Burleigh Heads QLD 4220

Access onsite parking via Lower Gold Coast Highway.

Sunday June 7 from 8:30am-1pm

CINEMAS

HOTA

Films showing from Saturday 6th to Wednesday 10th June include, The Trip to Greece (M),

Hearts and Bones (M), Portrait of a Lady on Fire (M), The Current War (M), In My Blood It Runs (M) and Parasite (MA15+).

Restrictions: 20 people in each cinema. They have three on offer.

Bookings essential, go to https://hota.com.au/cinema-now-showing/

Yatala Drive-In

100 Stapylton Jacobs Well Rd, Stapylton QLD 4207

Trading hours:

Saturday

6:30pm Toy Story

7pm Grease & Saturday Night Fever

8.30pm The Wretched & It Follows

Sunday

6pm Babe

6.30pm Toy Story

6.45pm Shrek

8pm Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

8.15pm Jumanji: The Next Level

8.45pm Bad Boys for Life

Booking essential, go to https://fivestarcinemas.com.au/drive-in

INDOOR TRAMPOLINE CENTRES

Bounce Inc

5 Sunlight Dr, Burleigh Waters QLD 4220

Trading hours: Monday to Friday 9am-8m, Saturday 9am-9pm and Sunday 9am-6pm.

Sessions start on the hour and go for 50 minutes.

Spectator ticket for accompanying adults (compulsory under the age of 10).

Spectator ticket includes a complimentary coffee or 600ml water to enjoy while you watch on.

The entire venue is cleaned throughout the day and relevant areas disinfected.

Bookings essential, go to https://www.bounceinc.com.au/book-now#/

Jummps

Parkwood Village, 76-122 Napper Rd, Parkwood

Open for limited sessions.

Check Jummps Facebook or Instagram sites to see daily times and dates available.

Bookings can be made by phoning 55 715 138. No walk-ins.

KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS/CAFES

San Churro

Surfers Paradise (Circle on Cavill South Tower, 47/48, 3184 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217)

Harbour Town Premium Outlets (Shop G8 – 9/147 Brisbane Rd, Biggera Waters QLD 4216)

Trading hours: Sunday to Monday, 9am-9pm, Friday and Saturday, 9am-10pm.

Restrictions: 20 pax

Zeus Street Greek

Harbour Town Premium Outlets

Shop G8 – 9/147 Brisbane Rd, Biggera Waters QLD 4216

Trading hours: 11am to 8pm daily.

Restrictions: 20 pax

Nonna’s

Harbour Town Premium Outlets

Shop B10 – B12 Gold Coast Hwy, Biggera Waters QLD 4216

Trading hours: Sunday to Friday, 8am-9pm and Saturday 8am-9pm.

Restrictions: 20 pax

Grill’d

Benowa Gardens Shopping Centre, Robina, Pacific Fair, Surfers Paradise

Nobby Beach, Harbour Town Premium Outlets, Coolangatta.

Restrictions: 20 pax.

Kurrawa Surf Club

Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach

Sessions still available this weekend

Saturday

Session 3: 3.30pm-5.15pm

Session 5: 7.30pm-9.15pm

Sunday

Session 2: 1:15pm-2.45pm

Session 3: 3.30pm-5.15pm

Session 4: 5.30pm-7.15pm

Session 5: 7.30pm-9.15pm

Bookings essential, call 07 55275660

BMD Northcliffe Surf Club

51 Garfield Terrace, Surfers Paradise

Trading hours: open for breakfast, lunch and dinner sittings

Call 5539 8091 to book

Pancakes in Paradise

Surf City Church Complex, 3046 Surfers Paradise Blvd

Trading hours: Monday to Sunday – 8am to 11pm (hourly sittings).

Bookings are essential – phone 07 55920330

BROADBEACH RESTAURANTS/CAFES

Moo Moo The Wine Bar & Grill

Broadbeach on the Park, 2685 Gold Coast Highway

Trading hours from Friday June 5: 12pm-2pm, 2pm-4pm, 6pm-8pm, 8pm-12pm

Lunch $79 and Dinner $110

Bookings essential, head to www.moomoorestaurant.com

Gemelli Italian & Roys by Gemelli in Bundall

From Friday June 5 open seven days for dinner from 5pm and lunch Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 2.30pm.

Bookings essential.

Aloha Bar & Dining

18 Main Place

Trading hours:

Sunday 5pm to 1am

Monday to Wednesday closed

Thursday to Saturday 5pm to 1am

$45 set menu

Accepts walk-in’s but bookings recommended

Call 0499799660 or send them a DM on Instagram.

Hospo Sunday (50% off all food and drink for hospitality workers) as restarted.

Beachside Pavilion

Shop 46 Victoria Ave, The Oasis

Trading hours: Wednesday to Sunday (breakfast) from 7am-11.30pm for dine in customers.

Coffee available from 6am, fish and chip takeaways available 12pm-10pm.

Elk Espresso

Shop G044, Level G, Oasis Shopping Centre, 2 Charles Ave

Trading hours: Monday to Sunday – 6am to 3pm

Max 8 people per table.

Tables now outside so your furry friends can come and hang.

Fat Freddy’s Beach Bar and Diner, Broadbeach

50 Surf Parade, ground floor Avani Hotel

Trading hours: Walk-in’s everyday from 12pm to 5pm, bookings required from 5pm to midnight.

20 patrons will be seated inside and outside.

Minimum spend $40 per person.

Mamasan Kitchen & Bar

3 Oracle Boulevard

Sittings will be held daily from 5pm to 7.15pm, with added lunch service available on Friday to Sunday 11.30 to 1.45pm.

Opening bookings up to 20 people from June 1.

Reservation requests to be emailed to eat@mamasanbroadbeach.com including preferred date, seating time and number of people.

Credit card details will be required to secure a booking and ensure contactless payment.

Set $89 banquet menu, including spanner crab ravioli dumplings and wagu beef red curry.

Marios Italian Restaurant

Shop G48-52 Oasis Shopping Centre, Victoria Ave

Seating times: Tuesday to Sunday lunch & Tuesday to Saturday dinner.

Lunch: 12pm – 1.15pm, 1:30pm – 2:45pm and 3pm to 4.15pm.

Dinner: 4.30pm – 5.45pm, 6pm -7.15pm and 7.30pm to 8.45pm.

Call 07 55921899 to book and a $25 deposit is required per head.

Miss Moneypenny’s

50 Surf Parade, Broadbeach – ground floor of Avani Hotel

Trading hours: Thursday June 4 – 11.30am to 12am, Friday June 5 to Sunday June 7 – 5pm to 12am.

Dine-in for 20 patrons, bookings essential.

Nineteen at The Star

Level 19, The Darling at The Star Gold Coast, Casino Drive

Trading hours: Wednesday and Thursday – 5pm to 10pm, Friday – Sunday – 12pm to 3.30pm and 5pm to 10pm.

Set menu by Executive Chef, Uday Huja.

Seatings limited to 20 guests for 90 minutes.

Capacity for the bar area TBC.

Sage Cafe & Restaurant

20 Queensland Ave

Trading hours: Monday to Sunday 7am to 10pm

Dine-in available. Bookings required.

Yellowfin Seafood Restaurant

6/20 Queensland Ave

Trading hours: 11am to late.

Bookings essential, call 5538 9938

BURLEIGH RESTAURANTS/CAFES

Labart

Trading hours: Lunch and dinner sittings Friday to Sunday

$125 set menu (dietary requirements can be catered for, expect vegan).

Menu includes: Burleigh Baker baguette, caramelised butter/ Stracciatella, cucumber, strawberries, basil oil/ Tomato, caper, shallot, tuna mayonnaise/ Southern calamari, cabbage, vadouvan/ Lamb rump, cauliflower, eggplant/ Cheese course/ Pre-dessert/Dessert

No BYO alcohol, cakes or kids menu.

$125 to be paid in full at time of booking, with beverage charged on consumption of day.

Bookings in the first sitting are for 2 hours. If you wish to dine for longer than 2 hours the second sitting is more appropriate.

Call (07) 55 763 498 or head to www.restaurantlabart.com

Takeaway “Labart At Home” is still available.

Jimmy Wahs

1724 Gold Coast Highway

Trading lunch and dinner 7 days a week from Wednesday June 3.

Maximum 20 pax at anytime.

Credit card required to secure booking

Bookings essential, head to www.jimmywahs.com.au

Lockwood

7B Justin Lane

Trading hours:

Friday – 5pm to late

Saturday – 5pm to late

Sunday – 3pm to 10pm

Monday – 5pm to late

Required to order food and drink.

Menu includes Cowboy Chilli, Tortilla Soup and French-Onion Soup

Light Years

1848 Gold Coast Highway

Trading hours: Wednesday to Sunday. Sitting times: 5pm, 6.30pm, 8pm

Bookings essential, email lightyearsburleigh@arcadeagency.com.au

Burleigh Pavilion

3a/43 Goodwin Terrace

Trading hours: 12pm to 12am daily.

Four course feast and two-hour drinks package available for $150 per person at the Beach Balcony Bar.

20 patrons per sitting.

Bar area will reopen on Friday, capacity TBC.

Justin Lane Establishment

1708-1710 Gold Coast Highway

Trading hours: Monday to Sunday. Offering two lunch sittings and three dinner sittings being 5pm, 7pm & 9pm each with a two hour dining time.

All reservations will be required to dine on Justin Lane’s “Feed Me” menu

Bookings essential, call 07 55768517 or head to www.justinlane.com.au

Mr Hizola’s

Shop 3/1730 Gold Coast Highway

Trading hours: (1.5 hour sessions) from Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday – 12-11pm, Friday and Saturday – 12pm-12am

From Wednesday night, 20 patrons per timeslot available.

$50 per person Emperor’s Feast is compulsory for all guests on Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday dinner, as well as Saturday and Sunday lunch.

$60 Premium Emperor’s Banquet for all guests Friday and Saturday dinner.

Bookings essential, call 07 55763458 or head online to www.mrhizolas.com.au

Booking cancellation fee of $25

Oi Izakaya

4/30 James St

Trading hours: Three sittings Tuesday to Saturday from 5pm – 5pm-6.30pm, 6.30-8pm & 8pm-close (kitchen closes 9.30pm, bar at 10.30pm, doors at 11pm).

They are now contacting those on the waitlist.

Pink Monkey Bar and Grill

1712 Gold Coast Highway

Trading hours: Rooftop open everyday (except Tuesday) – staggered bookings from 12pm to 9pm (12pm, 1.30pm, 3pm, 4.30pm, 6pm, 7.30pm & 9pm).

Bookings essential, call 0400199771.

Takeaway still available downstairs.

Rosella’s

6/1734 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads

Trading hours: from 5pm Wednesday to Sunday

Walk-ins only

CLEAR ISLAND WATERS RESTAURANTS/CAFES

Goji Granola Bar and Cafe

7/60 Santa Cruz Boulevard

Trading hours: Walk-ins from Monday to Sunday – 6am-4pm

MERMAID BEACH/WATERS RESTAURANTS/CAFES

Le Cafe Gourmand

2545 Gold Coast Highway (Cnr 36 Cronulla Ave)

Trading hours: Walk in’s (no bookings) from Wednesday to Sunday – 7am-2pm.

Lucky Bao

6/90 Markeri St, Mermaid Waters

Trading hours: Monday, Wednesday to Sunday from 5pm, from 11.30am weekends

1.5 hour sittings, call 5679 6517

Alley Chow

2215 Gold Coast Highway

Trading hours: Dinner – 5pm to 10pm everyday. Lunch – Friday to Saturday 11.30am to 2pm.

Bookings recommended, call 0755724068

Bonita Bonita

2460 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach

Trading hours: daily from 5pm

Call 5575 2669

PALM BEACH RESTAURANTS/CAFES

The Collective Palm Beach

1128 Gold Coast Highway

Trading hours: Sunday to Thursday 12pm-10pm, Saturday and Friday 12pm-11.30pm.

Bookings essential – call 56188229 to head to www.thecollectivepalmbeach.com.au

Bar and meals from five kitchens will be available.

SURFERS PARADISE RESTAURANTS/CAFES

Alfresco Italian Restaurant

2/2018 Surfers Paradise Boulevard

Trading hours: Monday to Sunday – 5pm-6pm, 6.15pm-7.30pm & 7.45pm-late. Sunday lunch 12pm-2pm.

Full menu available – no minimum charge.

Call 5538 9333 to book.

Amin’s Kitchen

2/34 Trickett Street

Trading hours: Monday to Friday 11am to 10.30pm.

Dine-in, takeaway and delivery available.

Baritalia

Chevron Renaissance Centre, Elkhorn Ave and Surfers Paradise Boulevard

Trading hours: Monday to Saturday – 7am to 12pm and Wednesday to Saturday – 4.30pm to 8pm.

Call 5592 4700 to book

Baskin and Robbins

Shop 19/17-21 Cavill Ave

Trading hours: Monday to Sunday – 10am to 9pm

Dine-in and takeaway available.

Betty Burgers

Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre, 12-14/3240 Surfers Paradise Boulevard

Trading hours: Monday to Sunday – 12pm to 7.30pm.

Dine-in and takeaway available.

Black angus Bar and Grill

2893 Gold Coast Highway

Trading hours: Monday to Sunday – 11.30pm to late

Dine-in and takeaway available

Bombay Affair

1 Paradise Island

Trading hours: Thursday to Tuesday – 11am to 10pm and Wednesday 7am to 10pm.

Dine-in, takeaway and delivery available.

Bumbles Cafe

21 River Drive

Trading hours: Monday to Sunday – 7am to 4pm

Takeaways still available.

Now hosting dinner parties for 10 people.

$500 for three course dinner (of your choice) for 20.

BYO alcohol.

Charlies Cafe and Bar

Cavill Mall, 8 Cavill Ave

Trading hours: Monday to Sunday – 7am to 9pm.

Dine-in, takeaway and delivery available.

Classic Coffee House

17/2 Elkhorn Ave

Trading hours: Monday to Sunday – 6am to 2pm.

Sittings: max 30 minutes.

Costa D’Oro Italian Restaurant

27 Orchid Ave

Trading hours: Monday to Sunday – 90 minute sittings from 11am – 8:30min

Bookings essential – ring 0755385203

Full menu available and $15 lunch specials till 4.30pm

D’Arcy Arms Irish Tavern

2923 Gold Coast Highway

Trading hours: Saturday – 12pm to 11pm (Two-hour sittings), Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday – 12pm to 8pm (Two-hour sittings) and Monday and Tuesday – 5pm to 7pm and 7pm to 9pm.

Full new menu with all the Irish classics.

Eden Kitchen and Bar

20 Cavill Ave

Trading hours: Monday to Friday 6.30am to 4pm.

Call 5592 6240 to book

Edgewater Dining and Lounge Bar + Fish Emporium

Capri on Via Roma, Isle of Capri

Trading hours: Monday to Sunday. Sittings are 11am, 2pm, 5pm or 7.30pm.

Sittings for 10 people at each restaurant for $79 three course meal and cocktails.

Bookings required – 07 55701624.

Elston Bar and Restaurant

Soul Boardwalk, Shop T1/04 / 4 Esplanade

Trading hours: Monday to Friday – 5.30pm to 7.30pm and 7.30 to 9.30pm.

ESPL Coffee

Soul Boardwalk, 4 Esplanade

Trading hours: Monday to Sunday – 6am to 4pm

Walk in’s for 10 customers at a time.

Hurricane’s Grill and Bar

Soul Broadwalk, Level 2/4-14 Esplanade

Trading hours: Monday to Friday 5pm to 10pm (strict 1.5 hour sittings). Saturday and Sunday – 12pm to 10pm.

No minimum spend.

Izakaya Umakamon Japanese

40-42 Hanlan St

Trading hours: Monday, Wednesday and Sunday 11.30am to 2.30pm, from 5.30pm for dinner

$40 banquet only

Kathmandu MoMo

6 Orchid Ave, Surfers Paradise

Open for lunch and dinner

Dine in, delivery and takeaway

King of Noodles

Cavill Lane

Trading hours: Walk ins from Tuesday to Sunday – 12pm to 3pm and 5 to 8pm.

Lord of the Fries

SP018, Paradise Centre, 8-10 Cavill Ave

Trading hours: Walk in’s from Saturday and Sunday 10.30am to 10pm, Monday to Friday 11am-10pm.

Love Italy Restaurant and Bar

5 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise

Trading hours: Walk in’s from 12 to 9pm.

Full menu on offer.

Madame Mitchell Coffee

33 Elkhorn Ave

Trading hours: Walk in’s from Saturday and Sunday 6.45pm to 10.30am, Monday to Friday 6.45am to 2.30pm.

Monmartre by the Sea

Cnr Elkhorn Ave & the Esplanade

Trading hours: Walk in’s from 5am to 3pm.

Mos Burgers

4 Esplanade, Surfers Paradise

Trading hours: Walk in’s from Monday to Sunday – 10am to 9pm.

PappaRich

Towers of Chevron Renaissance, 33/34, 3240 Surfers Paradise Blvd

Trading hours: From 11am daily for dine-in

Paradox Coffee Roasters

10 Beach Rd, Surfers Paradise

Trading hours: Walk in’s Monday to Sunday – 7am-3pm.

Salt Meats Cheese

‘The 4217’, 10 Beach Rd

Trading hours: Sunday 11am-9pm, Monday to Thursday 5pm-9pm and Friday to Saturday 11am-10pm.

Hour sittings – bookings required.

Call 07 56611517 to book.

Full available menu.

Sardjiono’s Italian Restaurant

Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre, g32/3240 Surfers Paradise Blvd

Trading hours: Monday to Sunday – 7am-11pm.

Call 07 55390080 to book.

Shiraz Authentic Persian Restaurant

3106 Surfers Paradise Blvd

Trading hours: Monday to Sunday – 11.30am to 9.30pm.

Bookings essential – call 0460520073.

Full menu available.

Steampunk

3113 Surfers Paradise Boulevard

Trading hours: 12pm to late

Dine-in bookings available

Surfers Paradise Beach Cafe & Bar

4 Esplanade, Surfers Paradise

Trading hours: Wednesday to Sunday 7.30am to 3pm

Call 5527 6183

Sushi & Izakaya One Piece

Shop 39/3240 Surfers Paradise Blvd

Trading hours: 11am to late

Call 5661 3956

The Green & Fresh Cafe

K1/3250 Gold Coast Highway

Trading hours: Walk in’s from Monday to Sunday – 6.30am to 6pm

The Tandoori Place Indian

Aegean Apartments, 30 Laycock St

Trading hours: 8.30am to midnight daily

Call 5538 0808

Tower 34

Paradise Centre, Cavill Ave

Trading hours: Open 6am to 2pm daily

Vapiano

Soul Boardwalk, T208 Cavill Ave

Trading hours: 12pm daily

Izakaya You Japanese Restaurant

Shop 10/9 Beach Road

Trading hours: 11am to 8pm daily

Call 5526 7266

Yum Cha Noodle Haus

G25/3113 Surfers Paradise Boulevard

Trading hours: from 11am daily

White Rhino Bar & Eats

Shop 38/40/55 Circle On Cavill, Cavill Ave

Trading hours: Thursday to Sunday, three sittings from 5pm, 6.45pm and 8.30pm

Call 5646 9337

MT TAMBORINE RESTAURANTS/CAFES

St Bernard’s Hotel

101 Alpine Terrace, Tamborine Mountain

Trading hours: from 11.30am daily for 1.5 hour bookings

Call 5545 1177 to book

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