Natural Attractions and National Parks Coolangatta

Snapper Rocks

Type: Natural Attractions and National Parks

Snapper Rocks is a small rocky outcrop on the northern side of Point Danger at the southern end of Rainbow Bay on the Gold Coast. Snapper is a point break forming the first part of the man-made Superbank which extends from Snapper Rocks Point, through Rainbow Bay, Greenmount Point, Coolangatta Beach, and Kirra, for a distance of around two kilometres. The Superbank is now renowned as one of the most consistent breaks in Queensland and plays hos

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Greenmount

Type: Natural Attractions and National Parks

Greenmount is located in Coolangatta beach on the Southern Gold Coast and is an idyllic spot for swimming. Take a stroll along the oceanfront path around Greenmount Point, which is the coastal headland separating the stretch of Coolangatta beach and Rainbow Bay. Experience the Southern Gold Coast on your Gold Coast holiday.

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Nine Mile Reef Dive Site

Type: Natural Attractions and National Parks

Nine Mile Reef, off Tweed Heads, has a reputation among locals as being a “sharky” spot. All year long, a good population of wobbegongs call the reef home, but are joined by leopard sharks in summer and grey nurse sharks in winter. But other shark species drop in from time to time, including bull sharks, bronze whalers and even the occasional hammerhead. The top of the reef sits at about 10 metres deep, dropping to 30 metres with the drop-off cov

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Pat Fagan Park

Type: Natural Attractions and National Parks

Pat Fagan Park is a beautiful beachside park at the southern end of the Gold Coast, boasting views all the way to Surfers Paradise. It features a great drive up car park and walkway and is also a very popular wedding ceremony location with green leafy tree surrounds. The beautiful Coolangatta beach is just steps away for great photo opportunities.

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Point Danger

Type: Natural Attractions and National Parks

Point Danger is a scenic headland, located on the Southern end of the Gold Coast in Coolangatta and overlooks the popular Duranbah Beach. The headland is home to the Captain Cook Memorial as well as the iconic Point Danger Lighthouse. There is beachside parking, amenity blocks, barbecues, plenty of picnic tables and the headland is just a short walk away from the famous surf spot, Snapper Rocks.

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Kirra Point

Type: Natural Attractions and National Parks

Kirra Point is a small rocky headland, which separates Kirra Beach and the beach side suburb of Coolangatta. Follow the short track to the top of Kirra Hill Lookout for panoramic views of the coastline and get a photo with the iconic Iron Eagle sculpture. Facilities include a barbecue, undercover picnic tables and parking.

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Roughton Park

Type: Natural Attractions and National Parks

Spanning along the foreshore of Kirra Beach, Roughton Park is a popular spot to hang out with friends or family. The park features a shaded playground, barbecues, picnic tables and shelters as well as showers to rinse off after a swim at the beach. Come and enjoy Roughton Park for yourself.

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Tweed River

Type: Natural Attractions and National Parks

The Tweed River is a popular shore diving location at the southern end of the Gold Coast. While there are a number of site that can be dived in the Tweed River, the best site is the rocky wall adjacent to the harbour near the river mouth. This rocky wall forms a habitat for a wide variety of marine life, including rock cods, moray eels, octopus, cuttlefish, stripeys, globefish, lionfish, crabs, shrimps and also nudibranchs. The Tweed River is als

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