A nice little promo for Q1 a Sunland Property. Exciting things...

A nice little promo for Q1 a Sunland Property. Exciting things are happening and more being added to the portfolio soon. Watch this space!


THE ride is smooth and silent, yet this is one of the fastest elevators in the world, whisking us from sea level to 230m in little more than 40 seconds.


At level 77, the lift doors slide open to the observation deck. We're at the top of Q1, the world's tallest residential tower.
The view from up here is stupendous. On a clear day, you can see right along the Gold Coast, south as Byron Bay and north to Brisbane.
Open only about a month, Q1 apartment resort is set to become one of Australia's sought-after destinations.
There are 526 one-, two- and three-bedroom luxury apartments, 150 of which have already been set aside for serviced holiday rentals.
Within 12 months, that figure is expected to rise to 250.
Every apartment comes with an underground car space. There's also 24-hour reception with a concierge, and rooms are cleaned daily.
Together with Palazzo Versace down the road (built by the same developer), Q1 raises the bar in Surfers Paradise to a whole new level.
Q1's apartments are ultra-contemporary, with white walls, clean, sleek lines and modern designer furniture.
All have gourmet kitchens, full laundries, and huge bathrooms with spa bath.
But it's the views that win the prize. Our apartment was on level 38, a little less than half-way up, yet we had a panoramic ocean and hinterland vista from every room, especially the funky, glassed-in balcony. It was wonderful to lie back in bed at night and watch the sparkling Gold Coast lights.
An impressive aspect of Q1 is that it's possible to stay there without ever needing to leave the property.
For a start, there's the high-definition cinema on level two. You can hire it for the family for just $15 for three hours.
The theatrette has a capacity for 12 people, and you'll be seated in groovy, red reclining chairs. There are 200 DVDs to choose from at reception.
Then there's the retail area on the ground floor. It was still being tweaked during our visit, but will be open soon.
A highlight will be the Absinthe restaurant, run by a Michelin star-rated chef formerly of the Franklin Manor, in Tasmania.
The tower itself is surrounded by more than a hectare of beautifully landscaped grounds.
There are two lagoons, one with its own beach surrounded by tropical gardens of pandanus, bamboo and cordylines.
Adjacent to the beach are the covered barbecue facilities, with outdoor settings, a perfect place for families to enjoy their dinner. If you can't be bothered cooking, there's always the lagoon-side Beach Club Cafe, which specialises in casual alfresco dining.
And the fact you're on holiday, doesn't mean you have to turn into a couch potato. Next to the lagoon area is a fully equipped gymnasium, a heated indoor lap pool, a jacuzzi and his and hers steam and sauna.
Leave the kids in the games room (complete with pool table, air hockey, pinball and video games) while you treat yourself to a treatment at the Q1 Spa.
The spa is operated by Exclusive Spas of Australia, best known for its facility at the Sebel Reef House, at Palm Cove.
Set beside the lagoon, it has a huge menu of treatments to choose from.
The Mala Mayi, Q1 Spa's signature treatment, is two hours of pure bliss, where you are exfoliated, cocooned in warm mud, and given a head and scalp massage. This is followed by rain therapy under the pulsing Vichy shower, before a wonderful Koda massage.
After such a relaxing experience, the ideal place to spend the evening is at the Sky Bar, on Q1's observation deck.
The Sky Bar opens at 10am for coffee, cakes and light snacks, and stays open until late at night, so you can drop by for a high-altitude glass of champers and some nibblies. Simply stratospheric.