Bastion Group secures approval for $200 million Surfers Paradise tower, Surfer

Bastion Group has secured Gold Coast City Council approval for Surfer, a $200 million, 30-storey mixed-use development at 27 Vista Street, Surfers Paradise. 

The tower will deliver 25 residential and 75 short-stay residences above a retail precinct and signature restaurant, creating a destination designed to contribute to the area’s growing lifestyle and tourism offering.

Construction slated to begin in Q1 2027 as the next phase of the developer's $500 million Gold Coast expansion.

The approval follows Bastion’s continued momentum in the local market, with its recently launched The Residences and its $184 million Nera in nearby Chevron Island, which achieved a record-breaking penthouse sale for $11.5 million.

Bastion Group CEO Alex Wood, said the approval provided confidence to move forward in a market where well-located sites remain scarce.

“Securing approval for Surfer is a significant step forward for the project and reflects the continued confidence in the Gold Coast market,” said Alex.

“Surfers Paradise remains one of Australia’s most recognisable lifestyle destinations, and we’re seeing sustained demand for well-designed apartments in central locations with strong amenity and connectivity.

“This project responds directly to that demand, delivering a considered, design-led product in a location where new supply remains limited.”

Designed by Studio Snell, Surfer's residences, target a broad buyer profile including owner-occupiers, investors and younger buyers seeking proximity to lifestyle and transport infrastructure.

Drawing inspiration from a stack of surfboards, Surfer’s architecture takes a bold departure from the conventional residential towers seen on the Gold Coast.

Located just moments from the beachfront and the G: link light rail, the project sits within walking distance of Northcliff Surf Club, as well as Surfers Paradise’s retail, dining and entertainment precinct.

The development will incorporate an array of amenities, including an EMF gym, pool, private spa and plunge pool, as well as an owners’ lounge.

Notably, Bastion has partnered with two of Australia’s emerging surf talents, Dane Henry and Milla Coco Brown, to work closely with Bastion’s design and development teams, providing creative input on lifestyle considerations to create a tower born from surf culture and coastal life.

Bastion’s in-house construction arm, Bastion Built, has been appointed as builder.

Alex said the integrated development and construction model continued to underpin the group’s delivery capability.

“Having an in-house construction arm allows us to maintain quality control, respond efficiently during delivery, and ensure consistency across our projects,” Alex said.

Surfer will be managed by Bastion Living upon completion, reinforcing the group’s end-to-end approach across development, construction and asset management.

The approval adds to Bastion’s growing pipeline of projects across South East Queensland, as the group continues to expand its presence in key lifestyle markets.

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