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Gold Coast Beaches
· Keep your dog on a leash and remember that dogs aren't permitted within 200 metres of flagged areas. You may be issued with an on the spot fine if you don't comply.
You must clean up after your dog. An on the spot fine applies where you fail to remove your dogs do do.
The most popular of the 21 patrolled beaches on the Gold Coast include Main Beach, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Mermaid Beach, Miami & Nobby Beach. Whether its for stroll at sunset, beach fishing at dusk, a leisurely swim, an adventure packed scuba dive or even if it's to take on the swell with your board, the Gold Coast's numerous beaches are famous for their clean, warm (23 degrees C in Summer) blue waters, golden sand and never ending sunshine.
Central Gold Coast beaches listed from north to south.
Main Beach
Main Beach gets its name from the fact that it was the main surf beach for the town of Southport which was the earliest surveyed town in the immediate area. Its located on the eastern side of the Nerang River estuary (The Broadwater) is bounded to the north by The Spit and by a narrow isthmus (Narrowneck) extending to Surfers Paradise in the south.
Features:-
Al Fresco Cafes - Tedder Ave
Patrolled Beach
Swimming
Surfing
Fishing - On The Jetty
Board Hire
Sand Pumping Jetty
Surf Club
Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise is a the main tourist beach on the Gold Coast. This famous stretch of the ocean is a perfect swimming beach where you can casually join others in a game of social volleyball on the sand or if you'd prefer, there's plenty of room for you take out your favourite gun surfboard and have a slash in the waves.
Features:-
International Cafes And Restaurants
Shopping
Patrolled Beach
Swimming
Fitness circuit
Surfing
Volleyball
Board Hire
Surf Clubs
Broadbeach
There are some beautiful parks along the forshore of this long stretch of beach. The parks are well equipped with sheltered picnic areas, ample BBQ's and great playgrounds for the kids.
Features:-
Al Fresco Cafes And Restaurants
Parks
BBQ’s
Playground
Fitness circuit
Shopping
Patrolled Beach
Swimming
Surfing
Surf Clubs
Mermaid Beach
Mermaid Beach, being somewhat quieter than Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach makes this beach's tranquil surroundings seem endless. With the small swell, sheltered picnic areas ,bike tracks and childrens playground you could say this is the perfect family beach!
Features:-
Parks
Picnic Areas
Bike Tracks
Swimming
Surfing
Miami & Nobby Beach
There are some beautiful parks along the forshore of this long stretch of beach. The parks are well equipped with sheltered picnic areas, ample BBQ's and great playgrounds for the kids. Nobby beach is a quiet beach for the family to relax. Take a stroll and view the magnificent sunrise. Miami has a peaceful and relaxing beachfront as well as good BBQ and picnic areas. If you're looking for some action, you can take a leisurely stroll up to the cliff top and take in the breathtaking views up and down the coast.
Features:-
Al Fresco Cafes And Restaurants
Parks
BBQ’s
Surf Club
Shopping
Swimming
Surfing
Burleigh Heads
Burleigh Heads is the perfect spot for a family holiday or relaxing beach break, as it offers beautiful parks, patrolled beaches, many dining opportunities and acts as a great base from which to explore the rest of the Gold Coast.
If you enjoy bushwalking, visit Burleigh Heads National Park, which boasts rainforests, mangroves, Aboriginal midden sites of the Kombumerri people and a number of walking paths. For those who enjoy a challenge, Big Burleigh begs to be climbed.
For a more relaxing pastime, have a picnic or BBQ in the parklands which line the beaches in Burleigh. The parks offer panoramic views along the coast, north to Surfers Paradise and are filled with established pine trees and Pandanus palms. At dusk the parks come alive with the raucous sounds of thousands of rainbow lorikeets. Burleigh's beaches are renowned for their great surf and play host to many nation surfing events.
Burleigh offers numerous dining options, with alfresco cafes along the foreshore and inland West Burleigh has a variety of shops and is a popular spot for dining in the evening.
Features:-
Al Fresco Cafes And Restaurants
Parks
National Park
Walkways
BBQ’s
Patrolled Beach
Surf Club
Shopping
Swimming
Surfing
Rules about DOGS on Gold Coast beaches
You can walk your dog on most Gold Coast Beaches but to be sure, please check the signage before you go onto the beach and be sure to follow these simple rules.
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