Experience Coolangatta

Coolangatta has a way of slowing the Gold Coast down, inviting you to pause and really take it all in. The surf breaks here draw both seasoned riders and first-timers, while golden beaches stretch out for families to enjoy long, easy days by the water. Around town, breezy cafés make the perfect perch for a coffee as you watch life drift by.

You might spend your morning catching waves at Kirra, wander the markets in the afternoon, then fall asleep to the sound of the ocean from a beachfront stay. Beyond the sand, there are local restaurants worth lingering over, foreshore walks with endless views, and plenty of little discoveries tucked away if you follow the locals’ guide.

Even with just a weekend, Coolangatta leaves room for more than you’d expect, sunrise swims, lazy brunches, and dinners by the water that roll into balmy evenings. It’s the kind of place that doesn’t rush you, yet always leaves you wanting to return.