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Gold Coast Beach Trips

Think Gold Coast and you immediately picture long strips of sublime sunny coastline, beautiful white-sand beaches and crystal clear water. The perfect swimming spots, famous surf breaks, iconic pavilions and picturesque parks give the Gold Coast its irresistible allure. Delve a little deeper and you’ll discover the best-kept secrets happily shared by larrikin locals and friendly lifeguards that make each beach an absolute gem and a must-do experience.

Southern Beaches

Marking their magic, the Gold Coast’s north-facing southern beaches were recognised in 2016 as a World Surfing Reserve - a special 16-kilometre stretch of protected coastline extending from spectacular Snapper Rocks to iconic Kirra Beach. The Reserve is one of only eight such World Surfing Reserves in the world.

Rainbow Bay
Rainbow Bay, Gold Coast
Beautiful, laid-back Rainbow Bay is popular with families and swimmers, with a shallow sand-banked pool
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Greenmount Point
Greenmount Point, Gold Coast
Greenmount Point offers great photo opportunities, with spectacular panoramic views over
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Coolangatta Beach
Coolangatta Beach, Gold Coast
Iconic Coolangatta Beach or ‘Cooly’ has been a long-time holiday favourite on the southern Gold Coast
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Kirra Beach
Kirra Beach, Gold Coast
Often referred to as Australia’s 'spiritual home of surfing', Kirra is one of the Gold Coast’s most iconic surfing spots
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Tugun Beach
Tugun Beach, Gold Coast
Tugun Beach is a long but relatively protected southern Gold Coast beach that exudes laid-back, old school charm
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Currumbin Beach
Currumbin Beach, Gold Coast
Currumbin Beach is one of the jewels in the Gold Coast’s crown, popular with swimmers, surfers and families
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Palm Beach
Palm Beach, Gold Coast
The Gold Coast’s Palm Beach, or Palmy as the locals call it, is a spectacular long wide white sand beach
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Tallebudgera Beach
Tallebudgera Beach, Gold Coast
Tallebudgera Beach is undisputed as one of the most spectacularly scenic places on the Gold Coast with
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Central Beaches

Some of the Gold Coast's best beaches are located an easy one-hour drive from Brisbane, including Burleigh Beach and Broadbeach, which attract visitors and locals alike with their cool vibe and buzzy urban strips.

Burleigh Beach
Burleigh Beach, Gold Coast
Bohemian Burleigh is home to one of the most iconic and beautiful beaches in Australia with clear blue waters
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Miami Beach
Miami Beach, Gold Coast
The Gold Coast's Miami Beach is a pristine kilometre-long white-sand strip offering
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Nobby Beach
Nobby Beach, Gold Coast
Nobby Beach is a quiet stretch of sand away from the hustle and bustle of Surfer’s Paradise
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Mermaid Beach
Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast
Magical Mermaid Beach is a beautiful near empty two-kilometre stretch of sand, with a cruisy laid-back vibe
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Broadbeach
Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Broadbeach is a vibrant recreational beach within an urban shopping hub
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