What’s open or running on day

CHRISTMAS Day hardly ever goes to plan. Whether it’s a pet emergency, a trip to the after hours doctor or a lastminute ingredient you need from the corner store, here is everything that’s open on Christmas Day.

CHEMISTS

Gold Coast Chemists, 178 Nerang St, Southport: 8am-8pm.

Surfers Paradise Midnight Amcal Chemist, 36/3221 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise: 12am-6pm.

Palm Beach 7 Day Amcal Chempro Chemist, 1148 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach: 8ammidnight.

Robina Easy T Chempro Chemist, 514 Christine Ave: 9am-1pm.

DOCTORS

Southport After Hours Doctors, 125 Nerang Street, Southport: 5am-midnight.

Surfers Paradise Day and Night Medical Centre, 16/3221 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise: 7am-11pm.

FOOD AND DRINK Mercure Gold Coast, 64 Palm Meadows Dr, Carrara: Lunch in Masters Ballroom including seasonal seafood, live entertainment and a visit from Santa.

De Vito Waterfront, 2 Barney St, Southport: Lunch featuring salmon roulade, local and imported cheeses and meats, and house-baked breads. Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove: Elaborate spread of market-fresh Australian seafood, meats and a dessert library.

Currumbin Vikings, 741 Pacific Parade, Currumbin: Breakfast buffet includes bacon, eggs, sausages, hash browns, mushrooms, and grilled tomato.

The Island, 3128 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise: Lunch includes a drinks package and three courses.

Seaduction, Level 2, Peppers Soul, 8 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise: Seafood buffet with a glass of champagne on arrival. Neptune Kiosk, Tallebudgera Beach: Hot croissants, coffee, acai bowls and smoothies from 5am. Palazzo Versace, Sea World