At the 2006 Census, Surfers Paradise had a population of 18,501.
Lehto, despite his credentials, only managed 20th in points with a best finish of fifth at Surfers Paradise.
The movie was shot in the winter of 1981 in and around Surfers Paradise over eight weeks.
The course runs through the streets of Surfers Paradise and Main Beach.
We stayed near Surfers Paradise and spent a fair bit of time hanging out with one of his childhood friends.
Elston residents successfully lobbied to change the name of their town to Surfers Paradise in 1933.
Byron Bay and Surfers Paradise are particularly popular amongst private school graduates.
It's only about an hour from Surfers Paradise.
He moved back to Surfers Paradise in 1972, where he died in 1997 at the age of 83, survived by his wife and sons.
He went on to be the pioneer of Surfers Paradise.
