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Area 1: Alberton, Bahrs Scrub, Bannock Burn, Beenleigh, Bethania, Eagleby, Edens Landing, Gilberton, Mt Warren Pk, Norwell, Stapylton, Steigleiz, Waterford, Windaroo, Woongoolba
Beenleigh
Beenleigh, retaining elements of its historical township character, is the northern gateway to Gold coast City. It w as once a sugartown renowned for its rum production, & so, for more than a century, has been a vital connection between the capital city of Brisbane and the Gold Coast region. Situated among stretches of sugarcane just off the highway to Brisbane , the historic town of Beenleigh is an entirely different experience for anybody settling on the Gold Coast.
There are unexpected attractions in this region too; take a tour of Queensland's largest brewery, experience an of-road driving circuit, performance racing venues or fine tune your fitness at a number of impressive sporting facilities – even experience the original Coomera lock-up, marvel at period homes or explore the history of the Yugambeh Aboriginal people at regional museums. The local rivers and waterways have always been important to the residents of this area, supporting their livelihoods and providing an opportunity for recreation. The Albert and Logan Rivers offer a great days fishing for bream, whiting and trevaly. Situated on the Pacific Motorway, access to both central Gold Coast and Brisbane for employment, business, leisure and other activities are excellent.
Beenleigh is also a gateway to the islands & estuaries of southern Moreton Bay and the Hinterland. It is business services centre for the developing Yatala Enterprise Area to the South, and the sugarcane lands and aquaculture Industry to the east. Even with this modern enterprise, it comes complete with country town feel, main street pubs and a tangible Aboriginal heritage; the suburb offers a variety of homes, many older and traditional designs but more modern homes are available in newer developments located close by. Fishing and boating is great with Beenleigh being so close to the water. RSL clubs provide great value meals and entertainment on special days and nights.
Many kinds of sports are available such as boxing, BMX bike track, V8 car racing track, tennis courts, swimming pools including an indoor heated pool with special coaching available for babies learning how to swim, there are several golf courses, bowls club, dancing and gymnastic halls, gym, pony clubs for horse riding; there is also indoor and outdoor soccer, netball, basketball, volleyball and an outdoor baseball club. For rugby league fans there are two clubs to choose from and young talented players in Beenleigh are being regularly recruited for future opportunities, which sometimes lead to selection with the Brisbane Bronco's. Beenleigh offers many rewards for the new resident.
Bethania
Bethania lies on flat river plains and is encircled by the Logan River . The suburb offers affordable brick homes. Bethania, a semi-rural pocket near Beenleigh, halfway between the Gold Coast and Brisbane , was originally a cane farming and dairying area, but is now slowly being converted to residential.
It retains a certain rustic charm, although it is being broken up into smaller holdings. Just down the road on the banks of the Logan River is the famous Beenleigh Rum Distillery, which has been making that delightfully potent brew since 1884.
If you and the family are into model trains, don't miss The Train Place, about 10 minutes out of Beenleigh on the road to Beaudesert. V8 motor racing fans can catch up with some of the great cars raced by former Bathurst champion and Ford stalwart Dick Johnson at his local racing team headquarters. It's only a fairly short drive to the theme parks of Dreamworld and Movie World and about 20km to the coast, and to fabled fishing spots like Coomera and Jacobs Well.
Eagleby
Eagleby sits approximately half way between the Brisbane and Gold Coast C.B.D's. In the northern reaches of the Gold Coast, there are rural farmland and the Beenleigh business centre within easy reach. It offers 3 bedroom brick and wooden homes, great for first homebuyers. It also offers exclusive riverfront properties, often on large blocks backing on to the Logan River . Eagleby has a wonderful Wetland Reserve, and the Twin Rivers Shopping Plaza .
Edens Landing
In 1985 the name Edens Landing was officially given to a new suburb situated on the southern bank of the Logan River between Waterford and Beenleigh. The new suburb was comprised of parts of the existing suburbs of Holmview and Bethania. Edens Landing is now one of the fastest growing suburbs in South East Queensland, as it has a current growth rate of15.1% and forms part of Division One of the Gold Coast City Council precinct.
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Edens Landing has several primary schools in its immediate vicinity and the closest high school, Beenleigh State High School is less than 5 minutes by car or school bus. Griffith University has its Logan campus in the next suburb of Meadowbrook, which also has the Logan Hospital and TAFE - all a mere 5-10 minutes aw ay. Recreational areas are plentiful in the Edens Landing area, with Mt Panorama Golf Course and large tracts of well maintained council owned parklands. With some of the area's most elevated Real Estate, Edens Landing continues to provide property owners outstanding growth and value for money. Edens Landing Station is a railway station on the Beenleigh Line QR CityTrain network.
Mount Warren Park
Mount Warren Park is a masterplanned community surrounding the prominent Mt Warren. Comprising a mix of older homes and new developments, Mount Warren Park boasts a golf course and country club. Most homes are brick and tiled.
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Windaroo
Windaroo is one of the more exclusive areas to the south of Mount Warren Park. Exclusive and prestigious residences in gated communities can be found surrounding the golf courses or overlooking Windaroo Lakes .
Woongoolba
First known as Pimpama Island , Woongoolba was referred to by locals as 'the island' but the name fell out of common usage when the local State School was renamed Woongoolba. Today, the sports reserve and community hall still retain the name Pimpama Island . The Rocky Point Sugar Mill at Woongoolba celebrated its centenary of milling operations in 1979. Rocky Point refers to a landmark and property on the edge of Moreton Bay . The Rocky Point Sugar Mill is today located southwest of there. Often described as a lone survivor, the Rocky Point Mill has always been a central feature of the Woongoolba community.
Area 2: Coomera, Gaven, Helensvale, Hope Island , Jacobs Well, Ormeau, Oxenford, Pacific Pines, Pimpama, Sanctuary Cove
Coomera
Coomera is a fast growing suburb and is set to become one of the most sought after suburbs in the region. The natural features of Coomera, its location relative to Brisbane and the Gold Coast and its high level of accessibility provide unparalleled opportunities for the home buyer.
The Coomera Railway station provides easy access public transport to Brisbane and the Brisbane International Airport.
Amenities include boutique retail outlets, restaurants, Coomers Colts Soccer Club, walks and trails, tennis courts, Dreamworld & fitness facilities at the Coomera Waters Recreation Club.
Gaven
Gaven is an established suburb located west of the M1 Pacific Motorway. The area is part of the Gold Coast's fastest growing masterplanned community. The suburb is in a great location as it is ideally located in the corridor between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Gaven offers a Gold Coast lifestyle that's just a short commute to Brisbane . Gaven residents enjoy shopping at the new town centre with a huge Woolworth's Supermarket. There is also a range of specialty stores, a medical centre, numerous children's' playgrounds & a lake.
Helensvale
Helensvale is an established community built on rolling hills and completed with a leafy outlook and community spirit. The Coombabah Lake to the east and part of the Coomera River binds the suburb. Helensvale was the first of the Gold Coast's masterplanned suburbs to sweep the Gold Coast.
The suburb has an established feel due to its mature trees and lawns. Probably the most remarkable attribute is the suburbs claim that no resident is evermore than 5 minutes walk from parklands. There are an outstanding number of parks throughout the suburb, which probably contributes to the area as being very orientated towards families.
Helensvale shopping has undergone a major change as Westfield , multimillion-dollar shopping complex, has moved in. The complex is adjacent to the Helensvale train station. Amenities include the Lions Club, gym, parks, cricket, rugby union, tennis, golf, bowls, swimming, Wet'n'Wild and Warner Bros. Movie World.
Ormeau
Straddling the M1, the eastern extent of Ormeau merges with the suburb of Pimpama, while to the south it meets with Kingshole and to the north, Yatala. The suburb has long been known for its large homes in rural settings and pretty countryside. It also has the area's main retail centre and despite being of modest size, it manages to cater to most of the residents' needs. Amenities include a Shopping village, post office, doctor, vet, bakery, cafe, IGA, chemist, real estate agent, newsagent, horse riding, cricket, tennis & beautiful parkland with great walks.
Oxenford
Oxenford is located at the northern part of the Gold Coast, and is fast becoming a major urban community. Oxenford is central to both Brisbane and Gold Coast making it ideal for dual city employed families and couples. Devout boaties and fisherman have easy deep-water accessibility as the Coomera River flows out to the Broadwater and Moreton Bay .
The lower reaches of the Coomera River are highly developed with the inclusion of a number of canal estates. Further upstream, the land has been cultivated for crop growing, cattle grazing and dairy farming. Amenities include boutique retail outlets, restaurants, Paradise Country – Aussie Farm Tours & Tiger Moth Flights, fishing, boating, helicopter joy rides, houseboat rentals, bikeways and skating facilities.
Pacific Pines
Pacific Pines is a beautiful blend of a fantastic and rewarding living environment, with the convenience of and proximity to transit links. Al supported by a real commitment to community. It is a newly formed suburb of the Northern Gold Coast, just 10 minutes from the Broadwater and Gold Coast's surf beaches. It has a combination of educational facilities, a bustling Town Centre, as well as 68 hectares of open space and parklands making it the perfect place to live, learn and play.
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It is perfectly located offering gently undulating terrain, wide-open community spaces, and room to move with an abundance of entertainment, dining and shopping facilities all within your reach. Amenities include tennis courts, cricket pitches and football ovals, playgrounds, cycling trails, community centre, supermarket, medical centre, dentist, newsagency, chemist, butcher, bakery, tavern, restaurants & cafes. There are also a number of clubs plus and special interest groups that foster the community spirit along with many active local churches offering various worship styles and activities.
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There is a real sense of community at Pacific Pines, binding the neighbourhood together and fostering a wonderful social spirit. Getting to know each other is easy and there is an open friendliness evident throughout the community. The Pacific Pines Community Centre is a focus for fitness and fun for all ages, and acts as a meeting point for local businesses.
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The result is a suburb that appeals to a broad range of people, attracting a diverse community across all ages. Regular Security Patrols and a new Police Beat opening give Pacific Pines a sense of security.
Area 3: Advancetown, Beaudesert, Beechmont, Clagiraba, Gilston, Guanaba, Jimboomba, Maudsland, Mt Nathan, Mt Tamborine, Nerang, Worongary
Advancetown
Advancetown is located in the heart of the Gold Coast Hinterland. The Hinze Dam on the Nerang River is the major water supply for much of the Gold Coast and a significant feature in the area. Beneath the waters of the dam is the site of the original small settlement of Advancetown.
Today, the positioning of many of the homes of these areas provides panoramic views over the valley and the Dam, all the way to the mountains of NSW. The changing hues, according to the time of day create an amazing landscape.
Beaudesert & Tamborine
Beaudesert beckons as an authentic experience of rural life. One of Australia 's equestrian capitals is the Gold Coast Hinterland area & it is the backdrop for fine horses and horsemanship. This area seems to almost make you take a step back in time to rolling rural landscapes. Less than an hour from central beach locations, you are in a completely different culture.
Historic buildings mark more than 150 years of settlement as a cattle kingdom - follow historic trails past grand homesteads and vaulted timber churches. For thousands of years, the aboriginal people have called the Beechmont Plateau ‘the place of the Binnabura', referring to the areas blessing of ancient Antarctic Beech trees.
The Beechmont Plateau is one of the numerous northerly spurs of the McPherson Range located south of Tamborine Mountain on the way to Lamington National Park . On clear days, the area is home to the entertainers of the skies such as hang-gliders, model airplane enthusiasts and the natural masters, our native birds.
Each year starting on the Queens Birthday weekend the Beaudesert Country & Horse Festival is held. It is 10 days of entertainment and fun for the residents of Beaudesert Shire.
Mount Tamborine offers excellent Gold Coast Views and the famous Gallery Walk strip of art and craft shops and plenty of restaurants. Avocados, kiwi fruit and rhubarb head a long list of commercial crops grown around the district. There is an immense variety of fauna - Albert lyrebirds, lorikeets, scrub turkeys, bower and whip birds are easily seen, & there are platypuses in the hidden streams, glowworms in the rainforest caves - clearly visible at dusk and the variety of flora ranges from Australian natives, semi-tropical to the gentle flora of cooler climates.
In addition, the meaning of the word Tamborine? It has nothing to do with the musical instrument! The Mountain was the home of the Wangeribura tribe and supplied the people with a great deal of food. The Wangeribura people used to dig the wild yam, and yams were plentiful at the foot of the Mountain. History tells us it's from two Australian aboriginal words – ‘Tam', meaning yam or wild potato and ‘Borine' meaning ‘a water place near a cliff'. The original site near the village of Tamborine at the base of the mountain is said to be still there.
Tamborine District encompass North Tamborine , Eagle Heights, & Mt Tamborine. Only 30 minutes from central Gold Coast beaches, Tamborine National Park is Queensland 's first national park reserve.
Many of the suburbs in this area are “historic townships” & still enjoy renown as a fertile and productive environment with their fair share of eateries, wineries, accommodations and shops. It is the perfect place to experience country living and an easy rural atmosphere. The quaint villages are famous for arts, crafts and antiques, with markets held on the 1st, 2nd and last Sunday at various locations. A flourishing boutique winery industry taking advantage of the soils and climate is also fast becoming a favourite attraction for visitors.
Also popular, Yulefest - Christmas in July is held from mid July to early August each year, with mountain top accommodation houses, restaurants, cafes and attractions decked out in festive seasonal decorations, offering packages and traditional Christmas fayre, around equally traditional open fires, warming the crisp winter nights. It is accessible from the Pacific Highway at Beenleigh, Oxenford and Nerang, and via scenic hinterland routes at Beaudesert and Canungra in the west. Various roads lead to a world of national parks, breathtaking scenery by day and the lights of the Gold Coast spread out in glittering array by night.
Clagiraba
Clagiraba sits on the edge of plateau on Tamborine Mountain . By day you can see the hinterland, ocean line & stunning horizon view, whilst by evening you can see the stars framing the breathtaking sight of the dazzling city lights. It definitely is a beautiful place.
You will find m any acreage properties and horse-breeding farms in Clagiraba as there is an abundance of lush paddocks and bushland that even McLeod's daughters would be proud of! The bonus of this area is that it is minutes from Nerang, providing easy access to shopping, schools and entertainment.
The locality of Clagiraba is adjacent to Mount Nathan , just west of Nerang. Nestled deep within the Hinterland, Clagiraba residents enjoy a quiet lifestyle. Siding between Mount Nathan & Witheren, Clagiraba is dominated on one side by a base for the Armed forces, but still the community feel is one like a small country town, retaining it's character & warmth.
Gilston
Gilston is a tranquil haven is only minutes from all amenities. This suburb is conveniently located with easy access to the M1 motorway and Nerang railway station; both only 5 minutes away. Just a short drive away is Centro Nerang and Nerang Mall shopping centres.
Enjoy uninterrupted mountain views from this peaceful bushland setting. It is an unspoilt sanctuary, incorporating a wildlife habitat, which supports a wide diversity of native birds and animals. Life here is relaxed, nestled in picturesque Gilston with all conveniences nearby.
Guanaba
Guanaba is a combination of groomed pasture and sloping paddocks plunging to the permanent crystal-clear waterholes of Guanaba Creek. In this area, there are larger properties, many in a homestead style with acreage for horses. Located nearby is the Gold Coast Polo Club.
The ambience is rural with its natural landscape and views across the valleys; gum trees litter the panorama, with birds and wildlife in abundance. You are just a hop, skip and jump to all Gold Coast amenities and a short drive to the beautiful Tamborine Mountain . For those who treasure privacy and still a central location this area is necessary to see. It is country living, but only 15 minutes from shopping facilities!
Jimboomba
Jimboomba is a town of approximately 1400 persons, as recorded in the 2001 census, in southeastern Queensland , Australia , on the Mount Lindesay Highway 47 km south of Brisbane . Its main purpose is to support a primary school, a high school, fire and ambulance services, a police station, domestic shopping and medical-dental services for the surrounding, largely, rural residential properties.
It has a small industrial area that provides services for vehicles, irrigation and home-water supplies produce supplies, light manufacturing and landscape gardening. Cattle grazing, dairy farming and hobby farms are the main industries. There are large numbers of horses kept on or near residential properties for riding, for pleasure and for competition.
Jimboomba was serviced by the Bethania-Beaudesert branch railway line that was established to service the abattoir in Beaudesert. The line was closed in 1992 and then reopened and operated as far as Logan Village by railway enthusiasts from 1999 until mid-2004.
The Queensland government's current plan for the Mt Lindsay/North Beaudesert area is that it will become part of the Brisbane conurbation with Jimboomba an outer suburb of Brisbane by 2066 (or before). Many people think that most probably it will be part of Logan City .
Maudsland
Maudsland is a hinterland suburb full of new development. As part of the master plan, there are the planned communities Pacific Park , The Reserve, Tuxedo Junction & Parklake – all aiming to attract young couples &families to the suburb. It is close to Gaven & close to the Wet 'N' Wild theme park. The nearest shopping centre is in Gaven, with a supermarket.
Mount Nathan
Mount Nathan is definitely a suburb for anyone that feels the need to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. Situated 10 Minutes drive from Nerang Town Centre / Helensvale and a mere 15 minutes to pristine, golden beaches and surrounded by natures quiet- this is the best of both worlds.
There is a beautiful acreage estate called Nathan Forest in this suburb. There is a park for the kids within walking distance. Best of all is that it is set up so two families can live comfortably at the one property but each has their own access and privacy. In contrast, there are many majestic Queenslander-style properties in the picturesque bush setting, providing panoramic valley views through to Tamborine Mountain .
Nerang
Nerang is a thriving community. Geographically located in the centre of the Gold Coast, Nerang makes a perfect place to settle and do business, especially if you work from home. Southport , Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and Burleigh Heads all are no more than a 20-minute drive; no other suburb offers such quick and easy access to al parts of the Gold Coast. Nerang is the Gateway to the Hinterland; Tamborine Mountain , Beechmont, O'Reillys, Binnabura and Springbrook are only a 25 - 35 minute drive away.
Other locational advantages for Nerang include the ready access of the upgraded Pacific Motorway, the Nerang Railway Station and linked coastal bus services. Gold Coast Cycle Centre has a velodrome and of-road circuit. The Nerang River is a popular location for fishing, boating and picnics, & also there's skating and fishing at Burchill Park . A great fishing platform is located at Arthur Earle Park . Amenities include 4 local shopping malls,2 medical centres, swimming pools, cinema, & bowls.
Worongary
Worongary is a rather large suburb split into a suburban & a rural zone. The suburban area is close to Nerang where you will find m any amenities &shops. The suburb has beautiful hinterland views, residing amongst the many golf courses you will find there. The area is sometimes referred to as the The Gold Behind the Gold or the Golf Coast ”. Worongary is approx. 15 mins drive from the beach & the hub of the coast. A big plus to the area is its close proximity to the main highway.
Area 4: Arundel, Ashmore, Benowa, Biggera Waters, Coombabah, Ernest, Hollywell, Labrador , Molendinar, Paradise Point, Paradise Waters
Arundel
Arundel is a suburb of diversity – from The Coombabah Lake Conservation Park and the Ivan Gibbs Wetlands Reserve to the busy roads of Smith Street and Olsen Avenue . The suburb is a hub of activity. Firstly, it provides the access point to the Pacific M1 Motorway, which is busy with commuters travelling north. Secondly, it holds Griffith University , which is a very attractive campus.
Students find Griffith University Gold Coast particularly appealing not only for the great degree choices and sporting facilities but also for its proximity to the beach and Surfers Paradise. The neighbourhood is well established and well serviced by public transport, schools and shopping centres. The area is made up of many first homebuyers but also those wishing to purchase exclusive golf frontage real estate. There are many bike trails, walkways and picnic spots in the Park & Wetlands area, and plenty of golf courses.
Ashmore
Ashmore is a popular, well-established suburb built on rolling hills and surrounded by trees. Due to its elevated location, some Ashmore homes can enjoy view s to the beach and ocean and back towards the Hinterland. Ashmore is just that little bit removed from the hustle and bustle of the Gold Coast yet it is so opportunely centred near the beach, CBD, retail precincts and M1 and rail links.
The suburb definitely has a strong community feel, which is concentrated on family life. There is also a large amount of older residents in the area, which is helped by the great retirement facilities located in Ashmore.
A strong sense of community is present in Ashmore as you drive the streets you are privy to the many Community Centres and sporting grounds. Amenities include Ashmore Plaza Shopping Centre, Ashmore City Shopping Centre, Ashmore City Medicare Centre, Southport Soccer Club & Ashmore Little Athletics Club.
Benowa
The name Benowa is derived from boonow an Aboriginal word for the beautiful red bloodwood tree. Once sugarcane grew around this suburb, due to its location on the Nerang River . Located close to Surfers Paradise and Bundall, the local tavern is a popular meeting place.
Benowa's High School boasts a very unique French Immersion Program for students. There are plenty of parks, baseball fields, a bowling green and sports fields. Rosser Park is the site for the Gold Coast's Botanic Gardens, centred on a lakeside setting, hosting waterbirds. The well-respected Pindara Private Hospital can also be found here.
Biggera Waters
Biggera Waters offer residents a quiet lifestyle, minutes from the Broadwater but still close enough to major shopping centres and attractions. Each morning the boardwalk is doted with walkers, joggers and strollers. Traditionally retirees have settled the area but recently, with the development of Harbour Town Shopping Centre the suburb has seen an emergence of a younger buyer. Amenities include Harbour Town Shopping Centre, local shopping centre, butcher, supermarket, bank, newsagency, bakery, chemist, fishing, watersports, Redding 's Complex, & The Regency Theatre.
Coombabah
Coombabah borders the Coomera River and the tidal wetlands known as Coombabah Lakes Nature Reserve. It is a family orientated suburb with an abundance of parks, wildlife and easy river access. The word Coombabah translates to meaning “home of the turtles.”
There are many dry lots in Coombabah, and most are just a short walk to Coombabah Creek. However, there are also many lake and riverfront homes. Lining the creek there are fibro shacks used by holidaymakers 40 to 50 years ago. These same holidaymakers have returned to enjoy their uninterrupted views of the estuary and fantastic positioning and live in retirement. Amenities include boating, fishing, watersports & parks.
Labrador
Labrador is an up & coming suburb with Broadwater beachfront to the East and gentle hills to the west with a pleasant mixture of wide tree-lined streets.
It is a well-established community with plenty of new developments and renovations, mostly due to the easy access to the Gold Coast highway and being minutes from the beaches of Surfers Paradise. This has made Labrador the logical choice for new development.
Paradise Point & Ephraim Island
Paradise Point is surrounded by waterways on three sides and boasts its own protected harbour. The suburb is very appealing to waterfront property buyers and for boating people due to the direct high-mast access to the Coomera River and Broadwater. The Sovereign Islands is an exclusive island community and one of the Coast's most prestigious suburbs, located just east of Paradise Point. The islands are surrounded on all sides by the Broadwater and are designed with privacy and tranquillity in mind. All Sovereign Island homes offer deep-water access and moorings; the vessels protected from the open ocean by South Stradbroke Island .
Ephraim Island is one of the latest developments in the suburb of Paradise Point, and is located a little further south. The suburb offers limited, terraced residential precincts. The buildings were designed to blend aesthetically with the islands natural beauty. Approximately 78% of the island will remain in its natural state as natural wetlands or as open space. These areas are home to m any young families and retirees. Amenities include local shopping centre, supermarket, jet skiing, sailing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, boating, Esplanade Park, public bbqs, swimming beach, open air concerts, arts & crafts market, & bowls.
Paradise Waters
Paradise Waters is canal living at its best. The Nerang River to the west and the Gold Coast Highway to the east, border this prestigious riverfront suburb. There are palatial homes set on large blocks with either riverfront of canal access. The residential towers are also wonderful in this area - Grand Mariner, Nelson and Atlantis Towers . Although close to the hustle and bustle of Surfers Paradise, Paradise Waters remains to be private and quiet except for the odd wave runner. Amenities include general store, bottle shop, beauty shop, restaurants, boating, fishing, watersports & sailing.
Area 5: Broadbeach, Carrara, Clear Island Waters, Main Beach, Mermaid Beach, Merrimac, Miami, Robina, Surfers Paradise
Broadbeach
Broadbeach is a stylish suburb, which perfectly compliments and contrasts the adjacent lively Surfers Paradise, just a few km to its north. It is fronted by magnificent uninterrupted stretches of golden sand &is home to many tourist attractions and shopping centres making it one of the Gold Coast's top spots for family fun in the sun.
With its' wide, white sand, lifeguard patrolled beach, fronted by children friendly sub-tropical parks Broadbeach provides safe family fun. Broadbeach is generally regarded as a more laid back and stylish area, with scores of well-regarded restaurants and cafes.
Carrara
Carrara is a lively suburb, with the famous Carrara Markets, & the many golf courses adding to the community spirit. The dominant feature of the landscape here is the Carrara Sporting Complex. There are many different types of homes to be found in this suburb, ranging from apartments to ‘lowset' homes. In addition there are plenty of new developments - all positioned to take advantage of the amazing views to the Hinterland.
Main Beach
Main Beach is nestled between the sparkling blue waters of the Southport Broadwater and the magnificent Pacific Ocean , & is only minutes north of the heart of Surfers Paradise. With its sophisticated ambience and leafy streets, you could be easily forgiven for thinking you are strolling through Double Bay in Sydney or Toorak in Melbourne .
Widely regarded as the most sought after location in Queensland , Main Beach allows you to simultaneously bask in a lifestyle of relaxed beachside living whilst being in the hub of high-end sophistication. Amenities include designer boutiques, speciality stores, The Palazzo Versace, Sheraton Mirage Hotel, Marina Mirage, Restaurants, Cafes, The Southport Yacht Club, Fisherman's Wharf, the Southport trawler fleet, and the Seaworld Theme Park & Hotel, along with a large 3-4km open area with several dog exercise and picnic spots.
Merrimac
Merrimac is situated minutes from the M1, shops, schools and Robina Town Centre. Take the children to Merrimac's Faerie Park , with a fairy garden, toadstool magic circle, troll bridge and goblin's cave where magic is always in the air! It is only a few minutes drive to the new Worongary Shopping Village; 10 minutes drive to Broadbeach, Jupiters' Casino, Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, beautiful Broadbeach beaches, Robina Town Centre, Robina Train Station, Golf Courses and schools within walking distance.
Miami
Miami is the Gold Coast's best kept secret. Tucked between the worlds famous Burleigh Heads and the magnificent Mermaid Beach , home of Queensland 's most prestigious street Hedges Ave. Once the land of Kombumerri people who fished for shellfish and hunted birds and game in coastal swamplands, the Miami area is historical. The suburb has Pizzey Park sporting complex and free barbecues along narrow parkland along the beach.
Robina
Robina is a master planned residential community that has been growing at an exponential rate for the last two decades. There is everything one could ever need in Robina - good schools and a private university, wonderful amenities, and it is close to the popular Burleigh Beach . There are so many new developments taking place, offering luxury for singles, families, retirees and students at affordable prices.
Bond University, Australia's first private university is situated in this suburb, which also supports high-tech industries. A major shopping centre features 220 stores, whilst Queensland Rail has direct links to the area. Amenities include golf, Robina Art Gallery, shopping centre, railway, schools, hospitals, public transport, retirement villages, Robina Tavern, Robina Quays, Q Super Centre, Christine Corner, bowls club, sporting facilities, Lake Orand Robina Woods 18-Hole championship golf course, landscaped parks, gardens and walking trails. Robina is only a short drive up the motorway to Mudgeeraba, site for regular markets.
Surfers Paradise
For years, Surfers Paradise has been synonymous with Australia 's Gold Coast – even today hundreds of international tourists visit Surfers when on the Gold Coast. This is because over decades, visitors have flocked to this entertainment capital. These days, modern day Surfers is alive and surprising to most.
There are major events year round – top beach volleyball, Australia 's largest fireworks display and world championship cycling. Surfers Paradise is a day-and-night place – where more than 23 nightclubs and bars are open late. Head to the beach during the day then shop until late each night - it is the only CBD in Queensland with late night shopping seven days a week, year round.
A new development, Circle on Cavill is where you can find all the exclusive fashion labels – Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci, Bally and Escada - duty free and excellent beachfront markets every Wednesday and Friday evenings. Cuisine ranges from five-star formal to authentic Asian eateries with more than 150 food and beverage outlets. Bare-chested bronzed Aussie surfers wander with surfboards slung under their arms down the main street. Did you know that the Discovery Channel has twice voted Surfers World's Best Beach?
Nearby McIntosh Island has picnic areas and calm water swimming. Amenities also include shopping centres, restaurants, supermarkets, beachfront markets, nightclubs and dance venues, Cavill Mall, Hard Rock Café, Lexmark Indy 300 Race, lagoon pools, terraced gardens, gymnasiums, spas, free movies on the beach, volleyball tournaments, bungee sling-shots, street carnivals, street performers, Surf Life Saving Clubs & the Triathlon Club.
Area 6: Austinville, Bonogin, Mudgeeraba, Numinbah Valley , Reedy Creek, Springbrook, Tallai, Tallebudgera
Bonogin
Bonogin is a prestige leafy suburb, approx. 9 km from the coast. This creates the most desirable residential and acreage lifestyle opportunities available within the breath taking hinterland. Byron Bay is a mere 40 minutes South on the M1, as is Brisbane to the North. Coolangatta Airport can be found in this area servicing this #1 tourist destination in Australia .
Mudgeeraba
Mudgeeraba is a pleasant community & is positively inspirational as the annual Somerset Celebration of Literature attracts leading Australian writers for workshops and public events. It is known for its farmer's produce market on the second and fourth Saturday of the month, &as the site of hot air ballooning! It is the remnant of those townships that characterise the rural hinterland of the Gold Coast. Subdivision was conventional &buildings were traditional rural or rural-commercial. Mudgeeraba was an early centre, which rose to prominence with the coming of the railway.
Left behind in the more recent boom period, Mudgeeraba contains important evidence of its earlier form & building. Contained on an ‘island' within the flood plain, its character remains one of a nineteenth century village despite the recent encroachment of modern housing developments to nearby land. Sitting at the bottom of the beautiful Gold Coast Hinterland, the historic timber village of Mudgeeraba still manages to retain its traditional atmosphere, despite the fact that it is only 15 minutes or so from the golden beaches stretching north & south from Surfers Paradise, just a two minute drive from one of Australia's most innovative shopping centres – Robina Town Centre – plus the Wallaby Hotel right in centre of things! The district abounds in arts, craft shops & galleries, and it is with easy reach of many wonderful places to visit – the Hinze Dam, Springbrook National Park .
Numinbah
Numinbah is named after the Aboriginal word ‘Nyummin' meaning hold tight country; the narrow valley was thought to hold the two mountains together! This area acts as a major water supply catchment area of the Gold Coast. An important plant grown in this area is the Australian native plant Kangaroo Paw, grown for export.
Located within a section of Springbrook National Park but in the Numinbah Valley , ‘ Natural Bridge ' is home to one of Australia 's largest glowworm colonies with a picturesque rock formation over Cave Creek. The Numinbah Valley is famous for it's bushwalks, waterfalls and invigorating climate.
You will find that the national parks with numerous walking trails surround the majority of homes and some of the best look-outs of the Gold Coast only minutes away, if you want to get back to nature, this suburb is for you.
Reedy Creek
Reedy Creek lies on the undulating foothills that lead to the Tallebudgera Valley . It's the closest place to the beach where you can still enjoy acreage living and there is an interesting mix of established homes and new developments to suit most buyer's tastes. The Observatory is the newest estate and has been designed to appeal to those who like to enjoy the area's natural setting.
Located on an elevated plateau 100 mtrs above sea level, the cooling breezes make the hilltops and valleys decidedly pleasant in the warmer months. It offers breathtaking views over bushland to the Gold Coast, north to Surfers Paradise and south to Burleigh Heads. In the more established parts of Reedy Creek, a fair number of homes still boast small acreage lots. Perched high in the hills overlooking the coast and Hinterland, it is obvious that residents take pride in their homes, their gardens and seem interested in what is happening in their community.
Springbrook
Springbrook is a unique area that offers a diversity of things to see and do by day and night. Surrounded by Springbrook National Park , the suburb boasts sub tropical rainforests, waterfalls, birdlife, native wildlife and some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in Queensland . It has been known to snow in Springbrook in winter, and in summer, you will not find a better place to escape the heat. Everyone knows the Gold Coast has some of the best beaches in the land but when you get sick of sand; why not go for a swim under a waterfall?
Tallebudgera
Tallebudgera is the Aboriginal dialect from Botany Bay 's name for ‘good fish'. The Tallebudgera Recreation Camp offers programs for students with a gym, tennis and squash. Go surfing in patrolled fishing areas or take the kayak to Tallebudgera Creek. There has sheltered swimming and great picnic spots.
The Tallebudgera Valley ends in the foothills of the McPherson Ranges , an historic timber and dairy farming area that includes retreats. The Creek offers calm waters and an estuary beach beneath the Highway Bridge , which is ideal for families. It is patrolled in the holidays by a volunteer group, which began as an all-female patrol.
Further downstream, on the southern bank, is Tallebudgera Creek Environmental Park . Another well-known attraction is the Tallebudgera Duneway - a walk with an Aboriginal cultural theme.
Area 7: Bilinga, Burleigh, Coolangatta, Currumbin, Elanora, Kirra, Palm Beach , Tugun, Varsity Lakes
Bilinga
Bilinga sweeps south towards North Kirra . Close to Gold Coast Airport, this suburb was located on the old Nerang-Tweed rail line. World famous Kirra Point offers waves for beginners through to champion surfers. Home of Queensland's first surf club, this region has provided a training area form any surfing greats. These beaches are renowned for having long, right-hand surf breaks.
Check out the surf through beach cameras at North Kirra and Kirra. Surfing is the local obsession - with three-surf life saving clubs, little ‘nipper' events and major surf competitions; head for dive sites at Kirra and Cook Islands to the south. The Oceanway offers walking and viewing platforms, which are wheelchair accessible.
Burleigh
Burleigh is one of the few points on the Gold Coast where the visitor can actually experience what this beautiful coastline was like before it was invaded by high-rise development and millions of tourists. Nobbys Beach , immediately north of Burleigh Heads, has a surf life saving club with picnicking facilities.
South Nobby marks the end of Nobbys Beach and to its south is North Burleigh Beach . A narrow strip of foreshore parkland, decorated with pandanus palms and pines, has the beach on one side and The Esplanade on the other. Burleigh Beach is well known as a fine surfing venue and, as such, it hosts major international surfing tournaments. Burleigh Heads National Park offers a peaceful haven with rainforest and reminders of the Kombumerri people's culture.
Have a picnic, eat at an outdoor café or visit the two surf clubs. Check out markets on the last Sunday of the month. Distinctive pines and pandanus palms flank the main shopping centre, The Burleigh Stocklands Shopping Complex. To the west is a booming industrial area with major exporters and manufacturers such as Billabong Surf Wear.
Coolangatta
Coolangatta is a great introduction to Queensland . North-facing beaches Greenmount and Rainbow Bay are popular swimming and surfing beaches. Walk around the connecting headland between Greenmount and Coolangatta, and there are wheelchair accessible paths. The Gold Coast Airport at Coolangatta is a fantastic gateway to the rest of the country, with many flights in & out on a daily basis.
The suburb is favoured by those who love the surf and many sixties style beach homes remain. It offers a wonderful patrolled beach with some excellent surfing spots. Some great areas for surfing include Greenmount and Kirra. Loads of activities are on offer too, including dive sites at Kirra and Cook Island to the south.
Stand on Point Danger to spot dolphins, see circling birds, spy migrating humpback whales and the sense of the jagged coastline. Coolangatta offers a number of fabulous shops, which you can wander around during a sunny day. The Showcase Shopping Centre is situated along Marine Parade, offering beachfront shopping. There are a wide range of shops, as well as some great restaurants and cafes. In addition, markets are held on the second Sunday of the month make this an entertainment precinct.
The suburb is also home to the 'Number One Nostalgia Festival in Australia ', featuring everything to do with the popular 50's and 60's Rock 'n' Roll years, from music, costumes, dancing and even Hotrod cars. A unique experience for this area is to be able to stand on New Year's Eve on a vantage point and watch two sets of fireworks – New South Wales then Queensland an hour later– courtesy of daylight saving.
Currumbin
Currumbin has a distinctive landscape. Elephant Rock, Flat Rock and Currumbin Rock offer silhouettes against the sky with rolling surf, enclosing a discrete surfing beach. Current building height limits keep the area low-key, which adds to its beautiful terrain. Some properties to the south have absolute beach frontage and the elevated land provides opportunities for views of the coast. Many of the houses at Currumbin date from the period of its earliest subdivision and the area contains a substantial grouping of 'fibro' beach houses.
Generally, the area contains more natural vegetation than other areas of the coast due in part to the difficulty of building on the steep hillsides. There are pretty walks such as the Oceanway walk to Tugun crossing Currumbin Creek to Rockview Park , or you could use Currumbin as a base to explore – it is close to a major wildlife sanctuary with the world's largest collection of Australian native animals. The usual commercial development of the Gold Coast Highway is absent as the road winds over the headland and past the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
The Sanctuary comprises a substantial area of land on both sides of the highway adjacent to Flat Rock Creek. One of the highlights of the sanctuary is the flock of brightly coloured lorikeets that regularly fly to the sanctuary to feed. There is a variety of Australian marsupials there too, like kangaroos, koalas and emus.
Currumbin Valley
Currumbin Valley is a beautiful area. If you love mountains, the beauty of a sunset, gardens, native wildlife and bird life, living 5 minutes from the shops and schools,10 minutes from the beach, 20 minutes from Coolangatta Airport , then this is the suburb for you. Nestled on the edge of a beautiful pine forest this suburb is picturesque and secluded. Local attractions include Currumbin Rock Pools, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary & Currumbin Estuary.
Tugun
Tugun is a ‘petite' suburb, but it is still fun. It is approximately 2km north of Coolangatta Airport , so is very handy for holidaymakers and business people flying into the Gold Coast. Tugun and Tugun Hill are hidden from the mainstream traffic by a wonderful stretch of beach.
This area has plenty to offer– the Currumbin Oceanway begins at Tugun Surf Club and is a great walk in SE Queensland . Take a detour and pass over a quaint bridge through Kropp Park . Here is a secret – hidden wetlands can be found tucked away near the beach! It is a haven for the native birds of the Gold Coast. Residents of Tugun are well serviced with local shopping, several restaurants and coffee shops, both primary and high schools, kindergartens and clubs.
Public Transport is excellent, with frequent buses travelling north and south as well as interstate. Medical facilities are very good, with the John Flynn Hospital at Tugun as well as local Medical practices.
Varsity Lakes
Varsity Lakes is an exciting new lakeside address with the world's finest beaches on one side and the natural beauty of the Hinterland on the other. Bounded by the spectacular 18 hole Championship Golf Course of Robina Woods, Varsity Lakes is an integrated urban community designed for better living. It offers an abundance of leafy streets, beautifully landscaped parks and gardens, and a network of meandering hike and bike trails; greener open spaces that encourage people to get active and enjoy life. For those who cannot live without water, Varsity Lakes is a network of lake-based communities encompassing a vast and picturesque system of lakes and waterways for everyone to enjoy.
Just minutes from Robina Town Centre and Pacific Fair, Varsity Lakes is a new community set to flourish. Neighbouring Varsity Lakes is Bond University - Australia 's only independent university. Bond is international in perspective, yet remains Australian in character, and enjoys a reputation for excellence in tertiary education worldwide. The first Queensland based ‘NuMaths' Learning Centre is located in the Varsity Central precinct at Varsity Lakes and offers a fun interactive maths program for anyone wanting to extend their maths knowledge.
The state-of-the-art Varsity College , located on two sites with four campuses at Varsity Lakes , will provide high quality education from pre-school to year12. The integration of information communication technologies is a major part of learning at Varsity College .
Varsity Central is a cosmopolitan business location at Varsity Lakes set aside for over 4,500 highly skilled professionals with expertise in areas such as research and development, business development, support services, information, communication and technology (ICT), education, medicine, entertainment and retail. Lakefront Market Square provides local shopping, cafés and restaurants.