Guidebook for Coolangatta
Shopping
Aldi Downstairs, Woolworths Upstairs, cinemas top floor, restaurants downstairs dine opposite the beachfront
84 locals recommend
The Strand at Coolangatta
72-80 Marine ParadeAldi Downstairs, Woolworths Upstairs, cinemas top floor, restaurants downstairs dine opposite the beachfront
Robina Town Centre
Robina Town Centre DriveJust off the M1 motorway, Myers, David Jones, Event Cinemas
Gold Coast's largest shopping centre, newly extended. Cross the road to The Star Casino or walk through Oasis Shopping Centre to get to the beach.
1254 locals recommend
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
32 Hooker BlvdGold Coast's largest shopping centre, newly extended. Cross the road to The Star Casino or walk through Oasis Shopping Centre to get to the beach.
Local shopping centre approx. 10 minute drive south. Kmart, Big W, Best & Less Woolsworth, Coles, Hoyts Cinemas, approx. 80 speciality stores.
71 locals recommend
Tweed City Shopping Centre
54 Minjungbal DrLocal shopping centre approx. 10 minute drive south. Kmart, Big W, Best & Less Woolsworth, Coles, Hoyts Cinemas, approx. 80 speciality stores.
Sightseeing
See where Captain Cook sailed past the now famous surfing spot where Queensland meets New South Wales. Grab a coffee or brunch at the D'Bah cafe opposite and sit and watch the surfers or see if you can spot a whale.
74 locals recommend
Point Danger
Tweed TerraceSee where Captain Cook sailed past the now famous surfing spot where Queensland meets New South Wales. Grab a coffee or brunch at the D'Bah cafe opposite and sit and watch the surfers or see if you can spot a whale.
Iconic sightseeing spot located 1 hour drive south. Park your car half way up the hill snd walk to the lighthouse. Drive inland to Banglow. 1 main street in village atmosphere.
530 locals recommend
Byron Bay
Iconic sightseeing spot located 1 hour drive south. Park your car half way up the hill snd walk to the lighthouse. Drive inland to Banglow. 1 main street in village atmosphere.
Extinct volanco. Steep climb to the top but worth the hinterland views. Wake up early to walk uo and watch the sunrise.
299 locals recommend
Mount Warning National Park
Mount Warning RoadExtinct volanco. Steep climb to the top but worth the hinterland views. Wake up early to walk uo and watch the sunrise.
See various Australian animals including Koalas, kangaroos, emu, platypus, etc. Free lorreket feeding at the front morning and afternoon.
786 locals recommend
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
28 Tomewin StSee various Australian animals including Koalas, kangaroos, emu, platypus, etc. Free lorreket feeding at the front morning and afternoon.
Beautiful view towards Burleigh Heads & Surfers Paradise. Walk around Kirra point from Kirra surf life saving club to Coolangatta stopping off at the famous Kirra hut to take some photos and watch the surfers.
72 locals recommend
Kirra Beach Bakery
48 Musgrave StBeautiful view towards Burleigh Heads & Surfers Paradise. Walk around Kirra point from Kirra surf life saving club to Coolangatta stopping off at the famous Kirra hut to take some photos and watch the surfers.
If your up for an adreline rush & want to see all the iconic beauty the Southern Gold Coast has to offer. Skydiving landing on Kirra beach is a once in a lifetime memory. Approx. 3 minutes walk.
18 locals recommend
Gold Coast Skydive
18 Coyne StIf your up for an adreline rush & want to see all the iconic beauty the Southern Gold Coast has to offer. Skydiving landing on Kirra beach is a once in a lifetime memory. Approx. 3 minutes walk.
Parks & Nature
Great escape from the tourist areas. Bring a picnic and enjoy the cool still waters and natural wonderland this lush green oasis offers.
259 locals recommend
Currumbin Rock Pools
Currumbin Creek RoadGreat escape from the tourist areas. Bring a picnic and enjoy the cool still waters and natural wonderland this lush green oasis offers.
Kirra Dive on the tweed
133 Wharf StScubba dive off the Tweed River behind Twin Towns near Duranbah beach.
Pictureous setting watching the surfers & waves rolling in. Ideal place for a morning or afternoon beach walk along the footpath or sand. Rainbow Bay surf lifesaving club behind has iconic views especially at sunset.
27 locals recommend
Snapper Rocks Road
Snapper Rocks RoadPictureous setting watching the surfers & waves rolling in. Ideal place for a morning or afternoon beach walk along the footpath or sand. Rainbow Bay surf lifesaving club behind has iconic views especially at sunset.
Entertainment & Activities
Cheapest place for movies, recliner chairs at Tweed City Shopping Centre
61 locals recommend
HOYTS Tweed
54 Minjungbal DrCheapest place for movies, recliner chairs at Tweed City Shopping Centre
Village Roadshow Studios
Entertainment RoadWarner Brothers Movieworld
Located on the top floor, lots of games and rides for all the family. Within walking distance.
66 locals recommend
Timezone Coolangatta
72-80 Marine ParadeLocated on the top floor, lots of games and rides for all the family. Within walking distance.
Most popular theme park on the Gold Coast with rides for all ages. Prepurchase your ticket online and get free transport to Dreamworld.
429 locals recommend
Dreamworld station
Most popular theme park on the Gold Coast with rides for all ages. Prepurchase your ticket online and get free transport to Dreamworld.
See dolphins, penguins, polar bears and other various marine life. Closest theme park. Family friendly fun for all age groups, couples.
699 locals recommend
Sea World
Seaworld DrSee dolphins, penguins, polar bears and other various marine life. Closest theme park. Family friendly fun for all age groups, couples.
Food Scene
Earth 'n' Sea Pizza (Coolangatta)
60 Marine ParadeFamous pizzas. Dine in or take away
Kirramisu Cafe and Restaurant
28 Musgrave StLongest standing Mexican restaurant within easy walking distance. Get there early as can take a while for the food whilst you enjoy a sangria or two.
THE Jungle Mexican Cantina
50-58 Marine ParadeLongest standing Mexican restaurant within easy walking distance. Get there early as can take a while for the food whilst you enjoy a sangria or two.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great selection of over 30 food vendors from international foods, tapas, mains & desserts. Choice of local craft beers & delicious cocktails. Singles, couples, friends & family friendly venue with live music to enjoy. Recommend my friends Mexican food.
394 locals recommend
Miami Marketta
23 Hillcrest ParadeGreat selection of over 30 food vendors from international foods, tapas, mains & desserts. Choice of local craft beers & delicious cocktails. Singles, couples, friends & family friendly venue with live music to enjoy. Recommend my friends Mexican food.
Beachside pub grub, live rock shows. Main pub in the area. Open day & night. Opposite Coolangatta beach. Outside covered patio area & nightclub upstairs.
67 locals recommend
The Coolangatta Hotel
Marine ParadeBeachside pub grub, live rock shows. Main pub in the area. Open day & night. Opposite Coolangatta beach. Outside covered patio area & nightclub upstairs.
Baskk at Kirra Point
58 Marine ParadeOverlooking the Jack Evens Boat Harbour. Tends to be an older crowd but ok to start the night or watch sport on the big screen.
61 locals recommend
Twin Towns Services Club
2 Wharf StOverlooking the Jack Evens Boat Harbour. Tends to be an older crowd but ok to start the night or watch sport on the big screen.
Justin Lane Establishment
1708-1710 Gold Coast HwyBeachside bar with amazing views. Located on second floor. Best tacos on Tuesday nights.
36 locals recommend
Bin 72
72-80 Marine ParadeBeachside bar with amazing views. Located on second floor. Best tacos on Tuesday nights.
Essentials
2 supermarkets Coles & Woolsworth. Open late. Approx. 30 speciality stores including chemist, doctor, etc but mainly for essentials only.
33 locals recommend
Tweed Mall Shopping Centre
Wharf Street2 supermarkets Coles & Woolsworth. Open late. Approx. 30 speciality stores including chemist, doctor, etc but mainly for essentials only.
Located upstairs, free parking downstairs for 2 hours take life or walk to level 2.
42 locals recommend
Woolworths
80 Marine ParadeLocated upstairs, free parking downstairs for 2 hours take life or walk to level 2.
Cheapest supermarket around. Located on ground floor within walking distance approx. 10-15 minutes. Remember to bring grocery bags/backpack or can purchase them instore.
29 locals recommend
ALDI Coolangatta
6 Marine ParadeCheapest supermarket around. Located on ground floor within walking distance approx. 10-15 minutes. Remember to bring grocery bags/backpack or can purchase them instore.