Coolangatta Travel Guide

Gold Coast
Coolangatta which includes a beach, views and a coastal town
Enjoy the beaches, sip a coffee at a groovy café and enjoy the simple pleasures of an ocean-front holiday.

Coolangatta is right on the border between New South Wales and Queensland. It’s the Gold Coast’s southernmost suburb and is best known for its chilled-out locals and great beaches. You’ll still find luxury apartments and good restaurants, but don’t expect the nightclubs, sports cars, and parties of nearby Surfers Paradise. Coolangatta has escaped the high-rise madness and tourist frenzy of its neighbour, and is, above all, a place to relax and a favourite for families.

Grab your sunscreen, change into your swimwear, and jump into the waves. Coolangatta Beach is always patrolled, and conditions are suitable for all ages. There’s always plenty of room with a huge expanse of white sand. The waves here can be any size, but if conditions are rough, walk south to nearby Rainbow Bay, which ideal for smaller children. To really escape the crowds, Kirra Beach, just to the north, is at the beginning of miles of uncrowded beach and is perfect for a long walk. Keen surfers will find plenty of options around Coolangatta. Advanced surfers flock to Duranbah Beach and Snapper Rocks, which have some of the most reliable breaks on the Gold Coast.

If you’ve never caught a wave but want to give it a go, organise a few lessons with a local surf school. Instructors are professional and can cater to those of various ages and skill levels.  For a look at what’s under the waves, take a diving trip out to Cook Island. There are packages for both novices and more experienced divers.

The hinterland to the south west of Coolangatta has some pristine natural areas to explore. Climb Mount Warning before dawn, and you will be the first to see the sun in Australia. The views from the top are stunning, and the walk itself, while strenuous, takes you through lush rain forest.

Coolangatta is one of the best places to enjoy the Gold Coast’s stunning beaches, away from the hustle and bustle of Surfers Paradise.


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Top hotels in Coolangatta

Greenmount Beach House
Greenmount Beach House
3 out of 5
3 Hill Street, Coolangatta, QLD
The price is ₹8,282 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
₹8,282
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a terrace and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"The room was clean and the property was in a great spot"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Greenmount Beach House
Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites
Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites
4 out of 5
99 Griffith Street, Coolangatta, QLD
The price is ₹14,842 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
₹14,842
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,017 reviews)
"Great pool. Close to beach and shops. Easy check in and out. Friendly staff. Upgrade which was nice."

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2024

Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites
Iconic Kirra Beach Resort
Iconic Kirra Beach Resort
4 out of 5
76 Musgrave Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness centre and an airport shuttle. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (410 reviews)
"Great balcony and view of ocean and coastline"

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Iconic Kirra Beach Resort
Mantra Coolangatta Beach
Mantra Coolangatta Beach
4.5 out of 5
88 Marine Parade, Coolangatta, QLD
The price is ₹14,081 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
₹14,081
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,456 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at the mantra close to shopping and eateries"

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2024

Mantra Coolangatta Beach
Novotel Surfers Paradise
Novotel Surfers Paradise
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹9,341 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
₹9,341
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"The service was good and the staff friendly ."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Novotel Surfers Paradise
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
5 out of 5
38 Old Burleigh Road, Surfers Paradise, QLD
The price is ₹21,253 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
₹21,253
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (299 reviews)
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Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

The Langham, Gold Coast and Jewel Residences
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Other neighbourhoods around Coolangatta

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Kirra

Kirra is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Border Park Raceway and Gold Coast Skydive while you're in town.

Kirra
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Tugun

Tugun is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Tugun Beach and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary while you're in town.

Tugun
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary showing forests and a river or creek

Currumbin

Unique features of Currumbin include the beaches and spas. Make a stop by Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary or Currumbin Beach while you're exploring the area.

Currumbin
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Palm Beach

Palm Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Mallawa Drive Sports Complex and Tallebudgera Creek Conservation Park while in the area.

Palm Beach
Burleigh Beach showing a high-rise building, city views and general coastal views

Burleigh Heads

A noteworthy feature of Burleigh Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Burleigh Beach and Burleigh Head National Park.

Burleigh Heads
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Miami

Miami is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Nobby Beach or Miami Marketta.

Miami


Coolangatta Travel Guide