The Quiksilver and Roxy Pro are real highlights on the world surfing calendar, and Australia is lucky enough to play host to both of them.

The best surfers in the world will assemble at Snapper Rocks for the first ASP World event of the year, with male and female athletes alike vying to take the first title of the season.

The Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast kicks off on February 28, running all the way through to March 11. The women's version, the Roxy Pro Gold Coast, follows the same schedule, with both iterations lighting up Queensland's Gold Coast. They're the first events on the 2015 Samsung Galaxy Championship Tour schedule, giving locals and visitors alike the chance to see some world-class surfing in the flesh. If you're looking for summer events on the Gold Coast that are thrilling and inspiring, this could be the perfect fit.

The waves at Snapper Rocks are renowned for being consistently big, long and barrelling. The sandy bottom means conditions are typically safer than they are on the rocks, and the right-hand break sees swell breaking over long distances. Professionals and keen amateurs alike loves the waves here, which can last for hundreds of metres and change shape with every ride.

Bring the family along to enjoy interactive fan experiences and a day in the sun watching the world's best do their thing. Stay nearby at Mantra Coolangatta Beach, which is just a 15-minute walk away down Marine Parade. Choose from a studio apartment through to a three-bedroom option, or go for something in between. Make the most of the facilities such as the tennis court, swimming pool, spa, gym and barbeque. It's the perfect spot for your post-surf relaxation activities.