It depends on where you are staying. I am really struggling to think of a Pub that will be open at 5 am. The Gold Coast tends to lean towards Nightclubs and not pubs, but you may find a stroke of luck at the Surf Clubs. Don't count on it though. If you want a flutter there is the casino, which is close to the beach. If you want to go shopping there are a few places like Australia Fair, Pacific Fair and Robena Shopping Mall. Robena has grown in popularity in the last few years but my favourite place is Pacific Fair. Seaworld is only good for the animals. It is really a better place for young kids... There is the usual laser skirmish, paintball skirmish and indoor rockclimbing. There is an AFL team (Gold Coast Suns) and a Rugby League team (Gold Coast Titans), so maybe you could catch a live game. Stat of Origin is on May 23rd, you should really watch this. State of Origin is Rugby League series that features New South Wales against Queensland. They are they only games in Australia that have a 'Derby' like feel to them. When I was 16 I went kayaking on this lake onto this island. I forget what it was called but there were a few Indigenous guys with us that gave tours. I didn't care much for it because I heard all the stories before just with different names. But if you don't know anything about Indigneous Australian culture, it could be great. Don't be offended it they call you 'white fella' as is it more endearing than 'white cunt'. But they were a freindly bunch of lads and they were nice. If you can understand all that , I'll be surprise. Don't forget to have a Dingo's Dinner.