Paradise Air at Paradise Centre

Australia’s largest airshow will take flight in Surfers Paradise, with Paradise Centre providing the perfect vantage point to see the airborne acrobatics. Watch restored WWII aircraft including fighter jets, alongside a firefighting display and the Twin Viper aerobatic act. Check in to your first-row seats to the clouds at Paradise Centre and score prizes, freebies and tasty eats.

Head to the Check-In Desk at the beachfront dining precinct (open 11:00 am–3:00 pm daily) for your complimentary earplugs and a boarding pass loaded with offers, prizes and giveaways. Keep your receipts handy too — frequent flyers can redeem rewards throughout the three-day event: spend $20 for a tote bag, drink cooler or beach ball; $75 for a bucket hat, drink bottle or backpack; or $150 for a Bluetooth speaker, iKandi sunglasses or an Aperol spritz from Enzo’s Cucina. And yes, your receipts can be combined across stores, so shop around.

On the ground, enjoy free fairy floss (between 11:00 am to 2:00 pm), photo opportunities with Beau the budgie, Chip the seagull and Lucy the lorikeet, and delicious dining options from Paradise Centre’s ample selection of eateries.

Paradise Air is on deck from August 14–16, and there’s plenty more happening to get amongst, so check out the full flight itinerary here.