"Beach, Mountains or Trendy Cafe`s ? " a Gold Coast Travel Page by Aquacraig

The great thing about living on the Gold Coast is that you can do it all, with maybe the exception of snow skiing!
Our beaches are second to none, with great surf breaks on most given days. The coast has hundreds of kilometres of canals and waterways.
We have mountain retreats, rainforests, animal sanctuaries, marine parks and theme parks. as well as som fantastic restaurants and cafe`s.
Whatever your pace you should find it here.
Surfing is a popular sport and culture here also.

You've had your early morning swim in the surf and breakfast so now why not check out the waterways on a river cruise before heading to trendy Main Beach or Marina Mirage for a waterview lunch!
Something out of the ordinary is to travel to Hope Island and take the ferry across to Couran Cove Island Resort on South Stradbroke Island. This resort is totally self sufficient, eco friendly and can sleep up to 1000 guests in style.
This resort produces its own electricity, purifies its own water and treats its own waste and manages to give guests a 4-5 star experience.

Along the ocean front between the suburbs of Main Beach and Coolangatta you will find many high rise buildings and hotels. A large majority of the population live in high rise apartments within walking distance of the ocean.
The beaches are patrolled by life savers here every day of the year. When swimming make sure you swim between the FLAGS or else!!
The areas outside of the flags are often very dangerous with fast rips.