Old Time Photos
A fun novelty photo attraction at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast with a 4.4 rating across 353 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Old Time Photos offers a hands-on portrait experience in Surfers Paradise, where families, couples and groups can dress up in period costumes and create a classic-style photograph together. The venue presents the session as a relaxed, friendly activity rather than a formal studio portrait, making it a straightforward option for visitors looking for a souvenir with a difference.
The costume collection covers several character and era themes, including gangsters, Victorian dress, Roaring 20s style, cowboys and cowgirls, classic gentlemen, bar girls, gunslingers and Southern belles. Costumes are designed to be worn over your clothes, with sizes intended to suit a broad range of visitors. The website also features Western, Victorian, gangster and Roaring 20s gallery sections, giving you an idea of the styles available before you visit.
Photographs are described as being ready in around 10 minutes, so the experience can fit neatly into a day exploring the Gold Coast. Old Time Photos says it is celebrating its 30th anniversary and has been operating from 3049 Surfers Paradise Boulevard. It is open seven days from 10am to 10pm, with the venue positioned in the centre of Surfers Paradise. This is best suited to families, couples and groups who want a playful keepsake and enjoy the idea of stepping into a different era for a short photo session.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- WednesdayToday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 75
- Popularity
- 77
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
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