Experiences
Coolangatta is Queensland's most southerly coastal town, the gateway to all the Gold Coast and Northern New South Wales have to offer with Byron Bay under an hour's drive.
Famous for its sun, surf and sand, Coolangatta offers beautiful, pristine beaches, and because there are just so many cool things to do it is popular all year-round. Enjoy a relaxing holiday that can be spiced up when the moment calls for it with the excitement of the Gold Coast just minutes away.
Famous for its cafes, restaurants, nightlife and festivals such as the Quiksilver Pro and Cooly Rocks On, Coolangatta is one of the top destinations in Queensland and Mantra Coolangatta Beach provides easy access to everything.
There are major shopping centres, world-class licensed sporting and recreational clubs along with excellent tourist attractions.
Here are some suggestions:
Things to do in the Gold Coast
- Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
- Harbour Town outlet shopping
- Dreamworld
- WhiteWater World
- Skydeck
- Sea World
- Movie World
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Whale Watching
- Jetboating
- Surfing lessons
- Whale watching
- Jetskiing
- Kayaking
- Indoor Go Karting
- Laser Skirmish
- Tropical Fruit World
- Mount Warning
- Coolangatta Arts & Craft Market
- Coolangatta Gold Surf Carnival
Gold Coast events not to miss
- Tweed Valley Country Roots Festival - 30 September - 2nd October 2017
- Sand Safari, Australian Sand Sculpting - February
- Quicksilver/Roxy Pro - March
- Bleach Festival - March/April
- The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships - March/April
- Cooly Classic Ocean Swim - April
- Surfers Paradise Festival - April
- Gold Coast Triathlon - April
- Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival - May
- Gold Coast International Marine Expo - May
- Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show - May
- Cooly Rocks On - June
- Gold Coast Airport Marathon - July
- Broadbeach Jazz Festival - August
- V8 Supercars Gold Coast 600 - October