November 24, 2011 20:41 in Hotel, Backpacker by katrina

The warm weather is finally upon us and you deserve a trip to the Gold Coast!  Pack your bikinis or boardies, (don't forget your sunscreen) and c...

August 25, 2011 17:22 in Hotel, Backpacker by katrina

The Gold Coast 600 will take over the streets of Surfers Paradise from 21-23 October in what is set to be a high speed thrill ride for both drivers an...

April 26, 2011 15:07 in Hotel, Backpacker by katrina

The Surfers Paradise Festival is back for another year and will run for 4 weeks over June/July.  The festival is a celebration of music, fashion...

April 18, 2011 19:06 in Hotel, Backpacker by katrina

If you're looking for family fun these school holidays, look no further than Surfers Paradise.  On Saturday April 23, Cavill Mall and the new For...

January 27, 2011 21:04 in Hotel, Backpacker by admin

Bringing you the summer's most electrifying beats, pioneering UK dance act Faithless headline this year's festival. Joining Faithless for 2011 are F...

January 05, 2011 19:16 in Hotel, Backpacker by admin

BMW Magic Millions Carnival 2011 7-19th January 2011 BMW Magic Millions Raceday Saturday 15th January The Gold Coast Turf Club is set...

December 20, 2010 20:04 in Hotel, Backpacker by admin

New Years Eve - Friday 31 December 2010  Time: 9pm & Midnight Cost: FREE New Years Eve will explode in Surfers Paradise as the precinct...

October 26, 2010 22:19 in Hotel, Backpacker by admin

The 7th Pan Pacific Masters Games will be held from 6 to 14 November 2010 on the magnificent Gold Coast. An anticipated 10,000 participants from al...

September 23, 2010 13:02 in Hotel, Backpacker by admin

A LONG-AWAITED labour of love has finally arrived in the heart of the Gold Coast. The 60m giant ferris wheel that has for several years been on the c...

September 22, 2010 17:22 in Hotel, Backpacker by admin

Accommodation is still available at the Islander Resort Hotel for the Amor All Gold Coast 600 held on 22-24 OCTOBER 2010.  To make a booking plea...

July 15, 2010 09:27 in Hotel, Backpacker by admin

In March 2000 Tom Tate advertised $2 per night rates at his Islander Resort Hotel in Surfers Paradise, it was immediately the most popular venue on th...

June 16, 2010 07:29 in Hotel, Backpacker by admin

Embrace the next step towards the 2010 Gold Coast Airport Marathon being held in one of the most desirable holiday destinations in the world. Staged a...

April 28, 2010 08:53 in Hotel, Backpacker by admin

The inaugural Surfers Paradise Festival is here - a celebration of music, fashion, film and the arts, showcasing international and local talent within...

April 11, 2010 09:37 in Hotel, Backpacker by admin

Looking to enjoy a long weekend on the Gold Coast for the Anzac Day & Labour Day holidays and haven't booked a place to stay? At the Islander R...

April 07, 2010 16:07 in Hotel, Backpacker by admin

Friday 30 April - Sunday 2 May 2010 There is something quintessentially Australian about watching Ford and Holden battle it out on a V8 Supercar Ch...

March 11, 2010 07:59 in Hotel, Backpacker by admin

The 2010 Whereis® Australian Surf Life Saving Championships will be held at Kurrawa Beach on the Gold Coast from 16-21 March 2010. The Whereis® Aus...

February 14, 2010 08:43 in Hotel, Backpacker by admin

From Friday 26th February through to Wednesday 10th March, the 2010 Quiksilver Pro presented by Land Rover and the Roxy Pro will take place on the sou...

February 03, 2010 10:55 in Hotel, Backpacker by admin

Saturday 20 February 2010 Parklands Showgrounds 12:00pm - 10:30pm Good Vibrations Festival returns for its 7th year in February 2010! A landm...

January 11, 2010 07:05 in Hotel, Backpacker by katrina

The Big Day Out is heading our way on Sunday 17 January.  Gates open at 11am at Parklands and there is a huge lineup of great domestic and internation...

December 21, 2009 18:34 in Hotel, Backpacker by katrina

Surfers Paradise is set to go off with a bang this New Years Eve as the largest fireworks display in Queensland lights up the precinct for what is set...

October 26, 2009 15:49 in Hotel, Backpacker by katrina

Did you know we have a bottleshop on-site to service all of our guests, corporate clients, locals and other tourists?  And by staying at the Islander ...

October 18, 2009 07:59 in Hotel, Backpacker by katrina

Nikon SuperGP is excited to launch a new and enhanced race program that’ll provide increased on track time for V8 Supercar drivers and their fans. Now...

October 04, 2009 18:53 in Hotel, Backpacker by katrina

Welcome to our new website! We hope you like it as much as we do and find it easy to navigate. October is action packed on the Gold Coast so be su...

August 26, 2009 08:18 in Backpacker by katrina

Leave a message about your stay on the Gold Coast, what you got up to, any must do tours & activities and tips for fellow travellers.  Plea...