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Southern Gold Coast
Australia's Southern Gold Coast - a magnificent stretch of Queensland's coastline that is as rich in natural treasures as its people are warm and inviting; with an atmosphere that is as peaceful and relaxing as it is inspiring and empowering.
If you looking for adventure on the Southern Gold Coast, a raft of fun-filled activities awaits the thrill seeker! Scuba diving, skydiving, surfing, deep sea fishing, whale watching, helicopter and scenic flights are minutes from your doorstep.
If relaxing activities are more your style, there are cycling tracks, bush walks, surf schools, some of the world's prettiest picnic spots and around eight kilometers of white sandy beaches to walk, swim and explore.
The Southern Gold Coast comprises eight distinctive villages - Rainbow Bay, Coolangatta, Kirra, Bilinga, Tugun, Currumbin, Currumbin Valley and Currumbin Waters. Although they share the same relaxed lifestyle and environment, each has its own individual personality and charm.
Click on any of the villages below to experience an innovative virtual tour and find out why Southern Gold Coast residents think they've found heaven on earth!
Currumbin Valley
Explore the green soul of the Gold Coast, Currumbin Valley, and discover the pure serenity of nature in an ancient land. This ecologically-rich, subtropical rainforest playground is only 1.5km wide and 15km long, bounded by sheer escarpments to the north and south, and dotted with crystal clear creeks and rock pools, cascading waterfalls and secluded picnic spots.
Currumbin Waters
Currumbin Waters residents enjoy a quality lifestyle in harmony with nature, in a village that has carefully balanced eco-rich tracts of bush land and open spaces, with a large, multi-faceted commercial hub. Currumbin Waters is an ideal choice for those considering setting up business, retiring to the Southern Gold Coast or young families seeking the opportunity to break into the new home market.
Currumbin
Two famous landmarks guard the kilometre long stretch of beachfront at Currumbin. Currumbin Rock, at the northern end, watches over popular the surf spot, The Alley, known for its gentle `beginner' waves and rock pools. Elephant Rock, at the southern end, stands like a sentinel alongside Currumbin Surf Club. The club provides a unique setting where you can enjoy lunch or dinner and drinks on the deck, while the waves splash over the rocks just metres below.
Tugun Known for its enduring character and sense of community, Tugun has long been a popular choice for Gold Coast holidaymakers and is now home to a busy retail and business precinct. Accommodation is mostly beachfront low-rise apartments and holiday flats, all of which are family friendly and affordable.
Bilinga
On one side, Bilinga is 'unadorned beauty', a long, straight stretch of unspoilt, uncrowded beach that beckons a swim and leisurely stroll. Beachside streets are lined with holiday accommodation, including gracious beachfront homes, apartments and holiday flats. In contrast, the other side of highway is a bustling, service centre. The Gold Coast Airport, gateway to national and international holiday destinations.
Kirra
Surfers will tell you, there is only one Kirra, and nothing more exhilarating than surfing a Kirra barrel! But these days, there is more to Kirra than its turquoise surf and expansive white beaches. Located only a kilometre from Gold Coast Airport, Kirra has become a burgeoning beachside village, its streets lined with trendy cafes, restaurants and stylish, luxury, boutique holiday and residential apartments.
Coolangatta
The original heart of the Gold Coast, Coolangatta is the Southern Gold Coast's CBD. Coolangatta combines business with leisure to create a lifestyle that's the envy of people around the world. Since the 1890s, generations of holidaymakers have returned year after year to soak up its relaxed atmosphere, beautiful beaches and quality accommodation, including family style apartments, many with spectacular ocean views.
Rainbow Bay
Rainbow Bay is widely regarded as one of the Gold Coast's most beautiful beaches; a tranquil and picturesque cove nestled between two rocky outcrops, Greenmount and Snapper Rocks. Snapper Rocks hosts elite international surfing events such as the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro, Rip Curl Masters, and MP Classic. It is also a favourite surfing spot of local world champs, Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson and Stephanie Gilmore, who enjoy nothing more than surfing their own `local' break when they're at home.
Listing image courtesy of Tourism Queensland.
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