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Timezone Surfers Paradise
Timezone Surfers Paradise — a huge arcade playground of prizes, rides, and arcade classics.
4.8
Arts & Entertainment
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Timezone Surfers Paradise — a huge arcade playground of prizes, rides, and arcade classics.
Timezone Surfers Paradise is a large video arcade and tourist attraction in Cavill Mall, Surfers Paradise. Guests top up a card to access a wide mix of games—from claw machines and pinball to motion rides and mini-putt—and enjoy a vibrant prize shop. Reviews praise its variety, value, and family-friendly fun, as well as convenient tap-to-play options and generous credits on first visits.
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Play a wide variety of video games, pinball machines, and claw machines to earn tickets for prizes.
Enjoy unlimited access to games and rides for a set duration, such as the popular 3-hour pass.
Experience thrilling 2D, 3D, and 4D motion rides, including unlimited rides on select simulators.
Engage in activities like miniature golf, bowling, and go-karts, designed for kids and adults alike.
Redeem earned tickets at our prize shop for toys, plushies, and other rewards at reasonable prices.
Conveniently load money onto digital or physical cards for easy tap-to-play access across all games.
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Overall rating
Paul Stephenson
Lots of games to choose from compared to any other Time zone I've been to, suitable for all ages. There were a few issues though: thr 3d ride behind the gate cost $9 and had a double up of the image on the big screen and 3d glasses didn't make anything feel 3d - I think the setup needed calibrating or something but it was disappointing. The toilet was also rather unclean to the point I felt uncomfortable and definitely wouldn't have sat in a cubicle. Loved the nod to nostalgia with the original shooting gallery, fortune teller and Galaga space invaders from when it used to be Grundies when I was a child.
Haidee Mendoza
My happy place, always! ❤️ Timezone Surfers Paradise never disappoints—spent my birthday here this year too. Claw machines forever my fave! 🧸✨
Ninja Kevin
Best Timezone and best arcade I've been to anywhere in the world. Lots of variety and good value. I got the $65 timed play pass and enjoyed 3 hours on lots of games, rides, and attractions. I suggest skipping the bowling, putt putt, and go karts if you're an adult as they are kids sized. But for timed play you get unlimited rides on the orange 2D motion sim which is lots of fun! 3D and 4D motion rides however are limited to 2 rides and were excellent. If you're with friends the $80 top up is better as you also get a free plush toy during August and can share the card. Note most interactive games are red category, you'll earn tickets when you play. The prize shop is also the best I've ever seen. Very reasonably priced and everyone can walk away with something. Mostly for kids though. If you register an account on the app TWO days before, then buy a card in-store, you'll get a bonus $10 in 2025. Minimum reload is $35 using the app. Or top up the physical card in-store with cash. Link the physical card to the app so you can tap-to-play with your phone so you don't need the card
Fan
It was great fun in this arcade! Timezone is absolutely huge and has many options to choose from. You just top up money on your card and you can start playing. I absolutely loved the many pinball machines available! Definitely recommended for some evening fun!
Simon Kennedy
First time experience in time zone, went with my two young stepsons. 6&9. Expected to cost me a fortune. Ironically put $100 down on a card for $160 in credit. Surprisingly when we left I checked the timezone card and I still had almost $100 left in credit. They played on numerous games, drove the dodgem cars etc for an hour and a half and had a thoroughly good time, as I did watching their excitement. I great time had by all. I would definitely suggest an exciting couple of hours to spend time spoiling the kids for being really well behaved.
