Major markets with more than 500 stalls attract thousands every weekend.
Located close to Merrimac in central Gold Coast, there’s a choice of two golf courses. Don’t be surprised to look skyward and see balloon rides floating over the green plains. It makes sense the Aboriginal name "Karara" means long flat – still descriptive of the areas topography.
There’s nearby golf courses west at Lakelands and Palm Meadows.
Take the children to Merrimac’s Faerie Park, with a fairy garden, toadstool magic circle, troll bridge and goblin’s cave. Magic is always in the air. www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks
Carrara Stadium has a capacity of 18,000 plus an indoor sports centre. Premier training facilities have been used by the British Olympic team for pre-event training, Brazilian soccer teams have also visited.
Location: Central.
Orientation: Close to Nerang and Ashmore, 11km to Surfers Paradise.
