southern gold coast

The Southern End of the Cold Coast extends from Burleigh to Coolangatta is located on the southern most border of Queensland where it meets the town of Tweed Heads on the New South Wales side. Albeit in different states, the twin towns are joined at the hip and share one of Australia's most favoured coastlines.

Burleigh Heads is directly in-between Coolangatta and Surfers Paradise offering a wonderful National Park where you can get to see some fabulous scenery and a range of wildlife, as well as more great Gold Coast beaches. You can also get amazing views of the surrounding coastline from Burleigh Heads, not to mention a patrolled beach providing safe fun for everyone.

The beaches in Burleigh are lined with beautiful parkland, with picnic and BBQ areas for you to enjoy. Fabulous beaches and fabulous food makes the perfect blend on a sunny day. Alternatively sample the local cuisine in one of the beachfront cafes or restaurants and then wander around the great art and craft markets which are very popular.

Burleigh Heads offers a range of accommodation, including hotels and apartments. There are also a number of attractions around the area, which will keep you occupied. Wander over to Burleigh Tourism's site for some tips from Burleigh locals.

Within the Burleigh Heads National Park there are a number of walking trails which you can follow around the coastline, which are very pretty. There are fantastic views from here along the coast and surrounding area.

Heading inland West Burleigh is home to a large industrial and shopping park where you can find almost anything. It is also a popular dining area in the evening, offering a wide selection of cuisines.

 

Absolute beachfront access is a feature of Palm Beach accommodation.

Go swimming, head to the life saving club or try cabins, caravan and tent options. There’s luxury and self-catering accommodation. You may pass sports celebrities or television personalities who have bought up property in this suburb.

Diving sites are close by at Palm Beach and Kirra. Rockview public park offers views to Currumbin Alley and Currumbin Rock. Walk the Oceanway trail to Tallebudgera Duneway – a great place for rollerblading.

Not once, but twice a cleanest beach winner, there’s regular markets and dining options. Locals use small boat access via Currumbin and Tallebudgera Creeks. Sports crazy locals have a high number of sporting clubs and interests – Aussie rules, outrigging, golf, fishing and more.

Currumbin sits at the very heart of conservation, an inspiring urban beachside community that respectfully shares its environment with nature. Interspersed by large tracts of natural bushland with abundant native flora and fauna, Currumbin offers beachside living, and holidaying, at its best!

Geographically, Currumbin is spectacular, from its pristine beach and foreshore, to the meandering Currumbin Creek and Estuary, to its well-preserved wetlands, and spacious grassy parklands.

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.

World leader in eco-tourism, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, is the Southern Gold Coast’s major tourist attraction. It was established almost 60 years ago by visionary conservationist, Alex Griffiths, who gifted the Sanctuary to the people of Queensland in 1976. Today, the Sanctuary is home to more than 1,400 native wildlife animals and birds, all on display amongst the Sanctuary’s natural bushland and rainforest setting.

Currumbin Beach is also home to the Swell Sculpture Festival, a free annual outdoor event that creates a visual splendour of arts and sculpture, set amongst the spectacular backdrop of Currumbin beachfront. The largest touring short film festival of its kind in Australia, In the Bin, is also held each year in conjunction with Swell.

 

The coastal areas is renowned for its surf beaches and relaxed atmosphere with a unique small town local feel. The suburb of Coolangatta is home to around 6000 while the large Tweed Shire which includes two towns and 17 villages spaced out over 1300 square km is home to more than 80,000.

Coolangatta beach provides a wide and long expanse of sandy beach front offering room for everyone including the occasional beach fisherman, the regular surfers and body-boarders, the kite surfer, the swimmers and of course those just looking to enjoy soaking up the glorious weather.

Walking south, Coolangatta beach becomes Greenmount beach which leads into a headland breaking the sandy beachfront. On top of the hill is a wonderful viewing platform and there is also a walking track around the base.

Continuing south and down the hill is the popular Rainboy Bay, a small section of beach featuring a surf club which then leads into Snapper Rocks, an area popular with surfers. Continuing around the the coastline you'll find Point Danger, another rising headland again breaking the sandy beachfront.

Point Danger was named by Captain Cook and today features a magnificent lookout providing 180 degree views along the coastline and out to the wide expanse of ocean. A memorial to Captain Cook is a feature of Point Danger along with walking track, grassed areas and sheltered tables for picnics at the popular spot.

Continuing south, and down the hill now, is Duranbah Beach which is a hugely popular spot with surfers. There are two parks at either end of Duranbah, the northerly one featuring barbecues and sheltered seating and at south end a grassed area and children’s playground.

Many hold the Coolangatta-Tweed area in higher regard than the well promoted Surfers Paradise simply due to its relaxed atmosphere, country feel and scenic beauty.

The Tweed area is popular for boating and fishing

Along the esplanade you'll find plenty of food outlets to suit a variety of tastes including coffee shops, major fast food outlets, cafes and restaurants along with healthy options all offering sit down areas with views out across the foreshore and ocean.

On the Tweed Heads side there is the popular Twin Towns Services Club which offers a variety of live entertainment to suit all age groups along with bars, restaurants and gaming machines. Just past Twin Towns is the main shopping centre which features a host of major retailers including Coles and Woolworths supermarkets.

Apart from the scenic views, relaxing walks along the well presented beaches and foreshores, the swimming, the surfing and the sun-baking, you can also enjoy fishing charters from the nearby marina or just simply fishing from the many popular spots along Tweed River or Terranora River not to mention exploring the nearby National Parks of N.S.W.

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