Varsity Lakes · Gold Coast QLD

INK THATSPEAKS TOYOUR SOUL

Neo-traditional, traditional, black & grey realism, Japanese — every style welcome. A private, sterile studio on the southern Gold Coast where every piece has a soul, and every piece is a meeting of the minds.

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28.0818° S, 153.4072° E4.9 Google RatingBy appointment only — now booking
NEO-TRADITIONAL & TRADITIONALBLACK & GREY REALISMJAPANESE & FINE-LINEGOLD COAST QLDPRIVATE STUDIO · BY APPOINTMENT ONLYSTERILE, CLEAN STUDIOTOP QUALITY USA IMPORTED INKSFLASH DAYS & SOCIAL COMPSNEO-TRADITIONAL & TRADITIONALBLACK & GREY REALISMJAPANESE & FINE-LINEGOLD COAST QLDPRIVATE STUDIO · BY APPOINTMENT ONLYSTERILE, CLEAN STUDIOTOP QUALITY USA IMPORTED INKSFLASH DAYS & SOCIAL COMPS

The Studio

Two decades of ink. Every piece has a soul — a meeting of the minds.

Soul Surfer Tattoos is a small, completely private studio built on master-craft tattooing. Every session is by appointment only — no walk-ins, no waiting room crowd, just you and the artist. Apart from requested flash, every piece is custom designed — drawn for your skin with top quality USA imported inks in a sterile, clean environment — and all consumables, including cartridges, are single-use and disposable.

20+

Years of Craft

4.9

Google Rating

3,200+

Custom Inks

100%

Premium USA Inks

The Studio

Sterile, Clean Environment

Services & Pricing

Every piece has a soul

All prices in AUD — custom pieces from $170, flash from $140. A drawing fee applies to lock in your design: $50 for smaller pieces, $100 for cover-ups and large pieces.

Custom Large Scale

$220/hr

Enquire for discounted day rates

From small pieces to sleeves to a full body suit. Free consult, custom drawing sessions and staged sittings.

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Flash & Minimalist

from $140

By appointment

Monthly flash drop of small designs in a range of styles, including custom drawn designs — a fun and affordable small piece.

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Rework & Cover-Ups

from $220

Free assessment

The artist people come to when other artists say it can't be covered. Black tribal, faded regrets — turned into a stunning new piece you'll be proud to show off.

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Recent Work

Healed & fresh from the studio

Age — founder and lead artist of Soul Surfer Tattoos

In the Craft

20+ Years Tattooing

The Artist

One pair of hands. Two decades of ink.

Age — Founder & Lead Artist

With over 20 years in the craft, Age works across neo-traditional, traditional, black & grey realism and Japanese — and genuinely all styles. If you can dream it, let's create it.

Age is the artist people come to when other artists say they can't cover a tattoo — turning solid black tribal into a stunning new piece you'll be proud to show off.

Every consult, every drawing and every session is with him personally — no hand-offs, no apprentices near your skin. Every piece has a soul, and every piece is a meeting of the minds.

Neo-TraditionalTraditionalBlack & Grey RealismJapaneseCover-UpsAll Styles Welcome

$220/hr · $170 minimum

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Word of Mouth

Gold Coast keeps talking

“Age turned my dodgy old dolphin into a full black-and-grey wave sleeve. The clean room setup is next level — felt safer than the dentist.”

Tyler B.

Palm Beach · Verified client

“First tattoo at 34 and Age was the perfect human for it. Whisper-fine eucalyptus sprig, zero pain, healed in ten days flat.”

Sienna W.

Robina · Verified client

“Drove down from Brisbane on a mate's recommendation. Age's shark cover-up is the best money I've spent on my skin, full stop.”

Cooper M.

Brisbane · Verified client

“Booked the flash drop online, walked in Saturday, walked out with the cleanest little wave on my ankle. Twenty years of experience shows.”

Jade K.

Kirra · Verified client

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Deals & Dates

Promos & flash days

Deals and dates drop here first — follow @soulsurfertattoos so you never miss one.

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Free Cover-Up Consult

Every cover-up starts with a free 15-minute assessment and an honest, no-pressure quote from Age.

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Flash DaySat 18 Oct, 10am–4pm

October Flash Day

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Fresh Ink Feed

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Sample feed — live Instagram posts connect soon

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Cathedral back piece, black & grey.

Cathedral back piece, black & grey.

Chris Cornell tribute portrait.

Chris Cornell tribute portrait.

Red-eyed clown, forearm.

Red-eyed clown, forearm.

Colour tiger through the bamboo.

Colour tiger through the bamboo.

Blossom & butterfly sleeve, full colour.

Blossom & butterfly sleeve, full colour.

Anubis sleeve, black & grey.

Anubis sleeve, black & grey.

Book Your Session

Tell us the idea. We'll draw the rest.

Make an appointment for a free consultation, or send through your concept and we'll reply within 24 hours with a quote and the next available sittings. A drawing fee applies to lock in your design — $50 for smaller pieces, $100 for cover-ups and large pieces.

  • Completely private studio — every session is just you and the artist
  • Free consultation — make an appointment today
  • Aftercare kit included with every session
  • 18+ only — bring photo ID

By appointment only — send your enquiry and await your confirmation, or call/text Age on 0413 894 150.

VIP Flash Drops

First dibs on flash days, promos & competitions

We regularly run promos, flash days and Instagram & Facebook competitions — join the list and follow @soulsurfertattoos to stay updated.

Aftercare Guide

Healing right is half the art

The full Soul Surfer aftercare guide — healing stages, step-by-step care, what to avoid, warning signs and every FAQ answered.

Days 1–3 · InflammationDays 3–14 · PeelingWeeks 2–8+ · Settling
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Find the Studio

Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast

194 Varsity Parade

Varsity Lakes QLD 4227, Gold Coast

By appointment only — Tuesday to Saturday

Sunday & Monday: closed

0413 894 150

Call or text Age

age@soulsurfertattoos.com.au

By appointment only. Hit Book Now and await your confirmation, or call/text Age on 0413 894 150.

Get Directions
By appointment only — no walk-ins
Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?

The studio is by appointment only — we're a small, completely private space, so every session is booked ahead. Send an enquiry and we'll lock in a time that's just you and the artist.

Is there a drawing fee?

Yes — $50 for smaller pieces, and $100 for cover-ups and large pieces. It covers the custom design work and locks in your booking. Consultations are free.

Where do I park?

Free street parking along Varsity Parade and the Varsity Lakes station car park is a 3-minute walk.

Do you tattoo under 18?

No — Queensland law, no exceptions. Bring photo ID to every appointment.