Coolangatta Beach
Coolangatta Beach
4.5
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Karen B
Adelaide, Australia25 contributions
June 2021
A lot of the beaches require dogs on lead and you will be fined if the dog is found off lead. There are areas to walk your dog off lead, but they are so far away and require a trip in the car to get there. Thanks to those who don't pick up after their dogs this is what it has come to
Written 13 June 2021
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Leslie L
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1,546 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This beach has lovely, fine white sand. When we were here in January 2020 the waves were quite huge and it was very breezy. Queen Elizabeth II Park is adjacent to the beach as is the Surf Club Coolangatta. Across the road, Marine Parade, are lots of restaurants and residences, including Beach House at Seaside Resort where we stayed for a week. From Coolangatta beach you can see Surfer’s Paradise.
Written 26 January 2020
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RomyC
Brisbane, Australia310 contributions
Mar 2021
When you see these beaches- you understand why Australia is cited as having the best beaches in the world. Soft sand, plenty of space, policed beaches (by surf life saving to protect you!!!) and CLEAN, unlike so many beaches around the world. this particular stretch of beach is spectacular. Heaven on earth with great restaurants and facilities within seconds walk. it has kept its old beachside feel, despite all of the high rises popping up. Amazing place.
Written 28 March 2021
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Rob
Canberra, Australia79 contributions
Feb 2021
Clean and safe beach, well patrolled and plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the surf. We are so lucky to have Surf Life Savers available to ensure our safety. Only a bit of shade so if you have an umbrella it would be a good idea to take it.
Written 7 February 2021
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Indrajith
Brisbane, Australia127 contributions
Dec 2019
We went there with few other families.
Beach is great, specially during the sunset.
Plenty of restaurants/cafes are nearby, as well as the Woolworths.
Finding a car park near Marine Parade can be bit difficult, but plenty of car parks if you are happy to walk 200-300m. (e.g. twin towns public car park or other street parking).
Beach is great, specially during the sunset.
Plenty of restaurants/cafes are nearby, as well as the Woolworths.
Finding a car park near Marine Parade can be bit difficult, but plenty of car parks if you are happy to walk 200-300m. (e.g. twin towns public car park or other street parking).
Written 3 January 2020
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Michael-4551
Caloundra, Australia5,525 contributions
June 2021
Visited a few times between 14th June and 18th June whilst we stayed at Mantra across the road. It is a clean beach with plenty of sand to walk along. They even have volley ball nets there.
Written 6 August 2021
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621dougw
Gold Coast, Australia236 contributions
Jan 2021
Regular visitor to Coolangatta beach. One of the best beaches in Australia. Beautiful unpolluted sand. Easy walking distance to main road and shops. Lovely view of Gold Coast. Highly recommended.
Written 13 January 2021
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Teresa N
Medowie, Australia1,432 contributions
Nov 2022
This is a lovely beach to spend time at and is clean and well patrolled for swimmers.
Once at the beach if you follow the walking path towards Tweed Heads you will see a boardwalk that passes up the side of the Rainbow Bay Surf Club. This is a lovely walk which takes you to Snapper Rocks with viewing areas and seating along the way. A little further along you will find the Green Frog. At this point there is a set of stairs to climb up. Once at the top, turn to the left and follow the steep road which will take you to Point Danger where there are several lookouts. Of course, if you don't want to walk, you can drive to Point Danger and park in the parking area. Walk a little further and you will come to Captain Cooks Memorial and lighthouse. If you continue to walk you will come to Duranbah Beach and further on you will arrive at duranbah seawall.
Once at the beach if you follow the walking path towards Tweed Heads you will see a boardwalk that passes up the side of the Rainbow Bay Surf Club. This is a lovely walk which takes you to Snapper Rocks with viewing areas and seating along the way. A little further along you will find the Green Frog. At this point there is a set of stairs to climb up. Once at the top, turn to the left and follow the steep road which will take you to Point Danger where there are several lookouts. Of course, if you don't want to walk, you can drive to Point Danger and park in the parking area. Walk a little further and you will come to Captain Cooks Memorial and lighthouse. If you continue to walk you will come to Duranbah Beach and further on you will arrive at duranbah seawall.
Written 19 January 2023
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April
Sydney, Australia17 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
Surprise! I have been to Gold Coast 4 times. My friend lives at Brisbane recommended Coolangatta Beach. The water, wave and sand are so beautiful, my son said how a about we stay here next time. It is a beach for local tourists with stunning view and relax atmosphere. Surfers paradise is more commercial and convenient for international travellers, the surfers paradise beach is as usual as advertised.
Written 11 January 2023
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woopiservicecentre
Woolgoolga, Australia211 contributions
Apr 2020
Gorgeous Beach Patrolled & safe. If you want a safe beautiful beach this is it, from surfing off Snapper Rocks, to relaxing on the beach looking in the distance of Surfers Paradise, it does not get much better. The surf club is handy for magnificent meals but the highlight is the beach itself. Always swim between the flags.
Written 19 July 2020
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Yes and no.....the main section of the beach I believe is for On Leash only and swections that are dog beaches...however.....just down the road in Palm Beach...there is an AMAING water way, beachhead and leash free dog beach that ROCKS!
Written 7 September 2017
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