Introduction To Gold Coast Beaches
The Gold Coast beaches are, and always will be, the major attraction that entices holiday makers to the Gold Coast. They are the jewel in the Gold Coast crown.
Entertainment comes and goes with each passing fad and fun parks change with the prevailing technology. However, the 42kms of pristine ocean front, clean golden sands, ocean swells for surfers, secluded bays and estuaries for the less adventurous, bather amenities and surf life savers... these all ensure that the Gold Coast remains unsurpassed as a holiday destination.
Surfing is a major Gold Coast activity with young and old alike. Serious surfers head for the breaks at Burleigh Point, Duranbah, Kirra and South Stradbroke, being just four of the great locations that provide top surfing conditions. The Gold Coast hosts international surfing championships such as the Billabong Pro.
The national surf lifesaving titles were held at Kurrawa Beach at Broadbeach until 2006. The Gold Coast City Council is renowned for its beach safety initiatives and patrols more beaches than any other local authority in Australia. It utilises helicopters, boats, jet skis and watercraft in its rescue operations.
Recommended Gold Coast Beach Resources
Links to relevant Gold Coast websites
- Gold Coast Holidays Guide
- Comprehensive Gold Coast holiday makers guide
- Gold Coast Resorts
- Quality Gold Coast accommodation at beach and near beach locations
- Gold Coast Premier Accommodation
- 4.5 and 5 star Gold Coast holiday accommodation for discerning guests
- Gold Coast Holiday Apartments And Resorts
- An extensive collection of Gold Coast holiday accommodation
- Broadbeach Accommodation Guide
- A collection of quality holiday resorts and apartments in Broadbeach
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Southport - Broadwater Area
Southport is home to the Sea World marine park which and has dolphin, shark and sea lion shows, resident Polar bears, thrill-a minute ski shows, the exhilarating Bermuda Triangle ride and lots more. Southport is adjacent the Gold Coast Broadwater, a very popular destination for all watersports enthusiasts.Jet-skiing, windsurfing and parasailing are all very popular and equipment rentals are available for visitors. The Broadwater has berthing facilities for cruises on the Broadwater and off shore charters for a day of game fishing.
Adrenalin rush junkies can dive off a platform suspended high above the water at Bungee Downunder. Marina Mirage is the home of stylish boutiques, waterfront restaurants and cafes. The superb marina is the home berth for luxury cruise boats, houseboats, fishing trawlers and yachts that slip silently through the channels of this calm water seascape.
Southport is the Gold Coast's northern business centre and still houses many of the administrative offices of local government. Modern department stores, cinemas, restaurants and a host of retail outlets are available in the area.
Surfers Paradise - Main Beach Area
People are not just coming to a sunny area for a holiday, they are coming to a 'paradise for surfers'. Surfers Paradise is the heart of the Gold Coast with the busiest stretch of beach and beach activities and is the town which symbolizes the Gold Coast lifestyle.Spectacular nightlife, nightclubs, bars and more restaurants per square kilometre than anywhere else in Australia... that's Surfers Paradise. Street buskers, calypso bands and magicians entertain the passing tarffic in Cavill Mall.
Major shopping centres and boutique retail outlets provide plenty of retail therapy and the kids find plenty of fun with the games and rides in the Paradise Centre.
A beach walk is a great way to appreciate the sheer size of the Gold Coast beaches and one such walk is to cosmopolitan Main Beach via Narrowneck. Head for Tedder Avenue with its mix of dining precinct and side walk cafes.
Broadbeach Area
Just minutes south of Surfers Paradise lies Broadbeach, one of the major destinations for holiday makers on the Gold Coast. Broadbeach has safe surf beaches, with the popular Kurrawa Beach adjacent the traffic free Broadbeach Mall.The mall and surrounding streets have over 40 restaurants, coffee shops and bistros plus children's play equipment and fairground rides.
Resorts, apartment complexes and shopping centres dot the Broadbeach skyline. The popular Conrad Jupiters offers an island oasis of restaurants, bars, floorshows and 24-hour casino action. The casino and the nearby shopping and dining precincts are linked via a modern monorail.
Queensland's largest shopping centre is located in Broadbeach and it is easy to spend a day wandering through Pacific Fair with its cobbled streets, dazzling arcades and department stores.
Burleigh Heads Area
Burleigh Heads is located midway between Southport to the north and Coolangatta in the south and has always been a popular choice for family holidays. It is less built-up than some other areas and is within easy reach of the lively nightlife to the north and the more relaxed family atmosphere of the southern beaches.This unspoilt headland consists of a small National Park and koala park and provides excellent views of the surrounding coastline. Within the National Park there are a number of walking trails along the adjacent coastline. The popular Fleays Wildlife Park and Fauna Centre are located just west of Burleigh.
The beaches in Burleigh are lined with beautiful parklands and picnic and BBQ areas. Burleigh Heads is well known for good surfing conditions and regularly hosts surfing and iron-man competitions.
Palm Beach - Currumbin - Tallebudgera Area
Currumbin Creek and Tallebudgera Creek are ideal for toddlers as they have calm, shallow water estuary conditions. Just around the corner are some of the Gold Coast's best surfing beaches. The local Surf Lifesaving Clubs are good choices for a bite to eat. The Currumbin RSL Club is a popular venue for a night out. There are some excellent Gold Coast panoramic views from this region.The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the best known natural attractions on the Gold Coast. A highlight of the reserve is feeding the rainbow lorrikeets which come swooping out of the surrounding bush at feeding times. The reserve has grown from a simple bird sanctuary to a major wildlife reserve with various Australiana tourist attractions.
Coolangatta - Kirra - Greenmount Area
This part of the Gold Coast offers some of the prettiest beaches, with secluded bays and headlands providing an alternative to the sweeping expanse of shoreline found elsewhere on the coast.The beach at Kirra is one of the Gold Coast's best known surfing beaches, with long off-shore breaks for the skilled boarders and smaller inshore waves for the beginner. The Greenmount headland provides protection from the rolling ocean swells and the protected beach is perfect for children.
Just around the headland from Greenmount is Rainbow Bay, a fabulous little spot and a great favourite for family groups. Duranbah is just around the corner and is one of the Gold Coast'smost popular surfing spots.
This region is the southernmost end of the Gold Coast and sits at the border of Queensland and New South Wales. Urban sprawl has resulted in Coolangatta and neighbouring Tweed Heads merging into one urban area, yet remaining twin towns.
Map Of Gold Coast Beach Locations
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