15 Things You Can Do in Coolangatta
My first visit to Coolangatta (or Cooly), occurred sometime in the late 1970s when I came to the Gold Coast on a holiday with two girlfriends. I remember vividly going for a night out to Pacific Village Resort on Marine Parade at Coolangatta which was a party resort for the young in the 1970’s and 80’s.
These days Coolangatta, on the very southern end of the Gold Coast, is far removed from the above faded postcard image. Cooly now features world-class oceanfront hotels, restaurants and clubs and is still as popular as ever as a holiday destination. However in some ways it still exudes the charm of the beachside holiday from yesteryear.
What I love about Cooly is its long stretch of beach, with vast sandy shores protected by Greenmount Point, which normally means it is safe to swim or learn to surf. The beachfront is fringed by green parklands where the children can play, you can sit serenely and take in the beach vistas or stroll along the extensive pathways. Otherwise you can cross Marine Parade and eat and drink to your heart’s desire at one of the many great eateries lining the street.
Things to Do
- Learn to Surf on Coolangatta Beach
Coolangatta Beach - Check out the Koalas in the Park
Koala Artwork in Coolangatta Beachside Park - Stroll around Greenmount Point and find your own private rockpool
Rockpool at Greenmount Beach - Surf the iconic break at Snapper Rocks
Snapper Rocks Surfers - Hike up to Greenmount Lookout
Steps to the Lookout at Greenmount Point - Relax in Kirra Pavilion
Kirra Point Pavilion - Shop in The Strand
- Walk up Kirra Hill to the lookout
Kirra Hill Lookout and Eagle Statue - Put a foot in each state at Point Danger
Point Danger Border of Queensland and New South Wales - Kick back at Komune Beach Club
Komune Beach Club - Dine at D’Bar Cafe and browse the gallery
D-Bar Cafe & Gallery 12. Discover Rainbow Bay
Beach at Rainbow Bay 13. Enjoy an afternoon drink and a meal at a Surf Club
Rainbow Bay Surf Club 14. Pick up some new surf gear at a Surf Shop
One of the Surf Shops in Coolangatta 15. Take in a movie at the cinema.
I love Cooly so much so that I often book one of those hotel rooms along Marine Parade and just chill here for a few days. Otherwise I like to drive on down to the southern end of the Gold Coast at every opportunity to experience what it has to offer. Cooly does have that certain something!
Are you ever a tourist in your own town or city? Where do you like to go?
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If I didn’t live on the mountain I’d want to live at Cooly. It’s amazing. We enjoyed a few of those places last weekend. It’s magnetic :)
Cooly is definitely the best end of the Gold Coast. It has some great spots to eat and drink as well as superb beaches. Did you enjoy the Surf Club meals in Cooly? :)
We had a couple of nights in Coolangatta last Spring and enjoyed the easy walking to clubs, restaurants etc. We had a delicious meal at an Indian restaurant just up the street from the Mantra.
It is a great spot for a holiday Jan. So different to other parts of the Gold Coast. :)
Great photo of Snapper Rocks – it’s a lovely part of Queensland :)
I captured that photo at Snapper Rocks after a cyclone so the seas were huge! I love doing the walk from Coolangatta up to Point Danger. It always takes my breath away. :)
I visited Coolangatta a number of years ago. I liked it and most of the S Queensland coast.
I’m glad that you have experienced Coolangatta. I do love my backyard here on the Gold Coast, but more particularly the southern end of the coast and Coolangatta. :)