Welcome to 6LC 2020 Travel Guide

(“2018-2020 Townsville North Queensland Holiday and Travel Guide,” 2020)

Lovely City of

History and acknowledgments:

On his 1770 voyage, Captain Cook discovered the region. By 1828, the city became one of the largest European settlements on the Gold Coast. Coolangatta was then founded as a border town in 1883 and was named after a wrecked ship on Kirra Beach. The Yugambeh people of the Gold Coast and descendants of the past and present are remembered and acknowledged by Coolangatta. (“Coolangatta history,” 2020)

Location/map:

Coolangatta, located in Queensland, Australia, is the southernmost suburb of the Gold Coast Region and is a coastal suburb. It is bordered by .

Getting Around Town:

The region provides a range of transport options, as well as a nearby airport, both in and around town. You can get to Coolangatta easily on the Pacific Motorway and the area is only an hour and a half outside . To get around Coolangatta, you can simply park your car for the duration of your trip as most activities, food places and shops are in Weather/climate: walking distance. Coolangatta has perfect weather and water conditions year-round, fitting for an amazing holiday, which is why it is a popular destination to visit. Known as some of the best weather in the world, Coolangatta’s summer temperature is the best time to soak in some sun at the beach with the highest average temperature being 27 degrees Celsius. Tip! It’s best to come during Autumn months as the water temperature is warmer. (“Coolangatta Gold,” 2018) Water temperatures.

Historic Sights (“Coolangatta Limo Hires | Limoso | Limoso Limousine Captain Cook Memorial and Lighthouse Services,” 2020)

This light house was the first in the world to beam laser light instead of using an electrical light source. It was originally built to commemorate Captain Cook’s voyage during his discovery of Coolangatta.

The Centaur Remembrance Walk: The Walk of Remembrance and Memorial of the Centaur recognises the ships and the courageous men and women who have given up their lives for Australia. This Historic walk captures a very important moment in time and is bound to fascinate you.

Must Do’s Currumbin Rock Pools

Coolangatta is a scenic place situated on the Gold Coast, If you aren’t a big beach fan, these rockpools are perfect just 40 minutes south of Surfers Paradise. Not only is for you to still experience the pristine and tranquil waters. Coolangatta a calming and trendy place, it is also full of The Currumbin Rock Pools are located 25-minute drive fun activities that you can explore while visiting the Gold inland from the at Palm Beach. These Coast. rockpools show the perfect view of the coastline and is an amazing spot for a family picnic or a calm morning walk. Coolangatta Beach

You can’t visit Coolangatta without visiting the popular and astonishing Coolangatta Beach. This place is for you Spring Brook National Park if you love relaxing at the beach and is a perfect spot to If you wanted to venture outside of Coolangatta, Spring swim as lifeguards supervise visitors. Brook nation Park is the best place to visit. This park is only half an hour away from Coolangatta. Here, you can experience astonishing waterfalls, rainforests and lots of Snorkelling with ocean life wildlife! This park is known for its iconic “cave waterfall” at the end of the natural bridge. At Cook Island Marine Reserve, travellers can snorkel amongst fascinating marine life including, sea turtles, coral gardens, variety of fish, octopus, manta rays and small sharks. Here, you can also learn to surf. Kirra Hill Lookout

Kirra Hill lookout is one of the best sunsets and sunrise views on the Gold Coast, the perfect dream spot from

which to enjoy a barbecue, picnic or even a romantic Amazing Place that is Coolangatta moment. You will be able to enjoy beautiful beach and headland views, plus the entire coastline that stretches The amazing place that is Coolangatta north to Main Beach and south to .

I simply can’t find what is the matter

With blue oceans, as clear as can be Top 3 restaurants

And amazing attractions, so exciting to see 1. Bondi Grill’e- GF options ($$) Mouth-watering foods and amazing weather 2. Raw and rice- Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten A place to escape when you’re at the end of your Free options ($) tether

3. Baskk Italian- Vegetarian Friendly, A perfect vacation, you’re sure to adore Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options ($$) Heaven on earth, how could you ignore!

Accommodation options (“10 Great Places to Eat with Kids on the Gold Coast | Must Do Coolangatta provides a range of Accommodation. There Brisbane,” 2013) are caravan parks, apartments, campgrounds and amazing

hotels right near the beach, all suitable for an enjoyable experience and within your budget. The white sands, clear, blue waters

and perfect weathers year-round are inevitable. Coolangatta is the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy some (“Surfers-Paradise2 — Gold Coast Holiday Stays,” 2015) warm summer sunshine.

Stradbroke Island Things to do

There are tons of activities to do at Straddie with the family, friends or just by yourself. Most of the activities you can do at Stradbroke are outdoors like going

• Snorkelling • Surfing • Sailing • Bush walking • Gorge walks • Point lookout • Swimming at the beach • You can even go four-wheel driving on the beach If you like spending time in the great outdoors you should come to this divine place.

How to get there

To get to Stradbroke you need to go to Cleveland and catch the ferry over. To get to Cleveland you can use public transport like a bus or a train. You can take an uber or (Big Red Cat - Map | Map, Sand island, Island you can drive your own car there. holiday, 2014)

Accommodation

Stradbroke Island offers a variety of accommodation options to suit all budgets. These include:

• Hotels • Camping • Resorts • Cabins • Air BNB • Beach Hotels (All About Straddie – Official North Stradbroke Island website and Straddie information, 2019) • Apartments • Caravan Parks Food and Dinning There’s lots of variety of accommodation so you can come There are assortments of options for food and dining with kids or just as a group of friends. that there would be something for everyone. Some of their most popular restaurants are

• CJ’s café and pizza • Oceanic gelati and coffee bar Hints and tips • Courthouse restaurant - Pack sunscreen, things to do The restaurants at Stradbroke island have all different on the ferry, mozzie spray dining types formal, for the family, indoor and outdoor and bring throw on shoes like sandals and thongs seating, takeaway. This is great because there would - Watch sunrise on the water most definitely that there would be something to you. - To go four-wheel driving on the beach you need a permit Arts, culture, landmarks Stradbroke island has lots of historical landmarks, Stradbroke Island arts and culture. These include the North Stradbroke island historical museum; North gorge

walk, brown lake and Amity point jetty. These sites White luscious sands are so beautiful that you can’t miss them when you go to Straddie. The ocean coloured blues

Watching all the seagulls on

the beach

And all those gorgeous views

I never want to leave

This beautiful tropic land

I would give up everything (Scuba Diving Brisbane - Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre, North Stradbroke, 2020)

For putting my feet in the Straddie is an amazing wonder on earth that everybody gorgeous sand should visit. Its beaches have soft white sand and outstanding blue crystal-clear waters. Stradbroke Island is

a place where you can explore, have an adventure or just put your feet up and relax on an amazing beachside.

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