PARKWOOD-ARUNDEL

You can almost find any kind of variety in these suburbs from the hill and valley of a golf course to the lake side Coombabah conservation Park and busy Smith Street and Olsen Avenue. This suburb is one the most active areas on the Gold Coast with direct access to Pacific M1 motorway towards north.
Parkwood and Arundel are the best choice for Griffith University students not only because of its excellent degree choices but also its sporting facilities and proximity to the beach and Surfers Paradise.
Both suburbs are nicely set up and well-serviced by public transport, shopping centres and other facilities such as schools. These neighbourhoods have shown and sustained solid growth over the last decade, which indicates steady improvement for future. Many first home buyers tend to be in this area.
There are two (2) primary schools, four (4) secondary schools and one (1) private school located in this area as well as Griffith University Gold Coast Campus. Arundel Hills Country Club, Parkwood International Golf Course and Gold Coast Country Club are the recreation spots in Parkwood and Arundel. Four of the major shopping centres placed in this suburb are Harbour Town, Ashmore City, Arundel Plaza and Australia Fair

ASHMORE

Ashmore is a well-liked and nicely established suburb built on gently sloping hills and surrounded by elderly trees. Due to its superior location, some Ashmore homes can enjoy views to the beach and ocean and back towards the Hinterland.
This suburb is just a little distanced from the eventful areas of the Gold Coast yet it is so conveniently centred near the beach, CBD, retail precincts, M1 and rail links.
Ashmore has a strong community feel which is concentrated on family life. There is also a large number of older residents in the area, which is helped by the great retirement facilities located in Ashmore. As you drive through Ashmore streets you are privy to the many Community Centres and sporting grounds. The Gold Coast Youth Orchestra Centre is located on Community Drive and is home to the Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra, Gold Coast City Choir, Youth Choir, Banana Blenders and Rhapsody Music.
There are three (3) well-known retirement places, The Domain Retirement Country Club, Amity Gardens and Ashmore Lodge. This is a perfect suburb for families for educational aspect because there are four (4) primary schools, two (2) high schools and five (5) private schools in the neighbourhood. Royal Pines Resort is located in Ashmore and hosts Ladies Tennis Masters. Medical facilities of the suburb are Ashmore City Medicare Centre, Pindarra Private Hospital, Gold Coast Hospital, Allamanda and Pacific and Wesley Private Hospitals.

BIGGERA WATERS

This beautiful water-front suburb offers a high-class and quiet to the residents as well as closeness to major shopping centres such as Harbour Town. Harbourside Residential Resort is located in Biggera Waters with 2 & 3 bedroom homes, heated pool, bowling green and clubhouse.
Because of the recent demographical changes and infrastructure of the area, it is rated as a young and fast developing suburb.

BROADBEACH

Broadbeach represents a combination of stunning beaches, magnificent accommodation, shopping and premium dining. Broadbeach is one of the most favourite spots for surfing patrolled by two (2) Surf Life Saving Clubs. The Kurrawa Surf Club is a local favourite; it also is fully licensed bistro with excellent food and beverage menu.
Broadbeach is an ultimate shopping destination on the Gold Coast; there are chain stores, department stores and speciality stores located in one of the largest shopping centres in Queensland, Pacific Fair in Broadbeach. There are two (2) other shopping malls in the area as well, Oasis and Broadbeach Mall, all in one area.
You can find all kinds of restaurants by walking along Broadbeach streets, Australian fusion, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Indian and many more. There also are some fantastic bars that serve cocktails and tapas. If you decide to have a late night you can try the night clubs on Broadbeach, such as Quest, Platinum or Bling night club.
There are also many parks and playgrounds in Broadbeach if you like to take the family for a day out or picnic. Basically, there is something for everyone in the area. Broadbeach is the host top the Blues On Broadbeach music festival every year in May.
Many of the Gold Coast’s hospitals and medical centres are located within 10 minutes drive from Broadbeach.

SOUTHPORT

The city central suburb of Southport is the heart of the Gold Coast business district with a mixture of all sorts of businesses located in the area. Southport is business pulse of the city with more than 5,000 business activities with approximately 10,000 registered businesses in this neighbourhood.
Southport is one of the Gold Coast’s oldest suburbs and is wonderfully structured with matured gardens and huge evergreen trees and the homes range from villas, town-houses and units.
A large number of businesses run in Southport are structured as home-offices. The area has over 15,000 friendly local residents who walk to work every day because everything is so close and handy!
Southport is the home of Gold Coast’s oldest schools, boys go to TSS, The Southport School and girls go to St Hilda’s Girl School; some strong local and state business leaders and politicians came from these schools. In total, there are four (4) primary schools and two (2) high schools in the area. Two major hospitals are located in Southport, Gold Coast Hospital and Allamanda Private. Australia Fair is a multilevel shopping complex supplying simply every shopping need, department stores, ladies and men fashion, jewellery, toy store, pet store, food court and coffee shops and the list can go on and on!
Because of low density and proximity of the suburb, Southport is one of the favourite neighbourhoods for having a quiet life style. Griffith University is located in area and it is only 15 minutes far from Bond University; perfect for students! Also, the suburb is well serviced by public transport.
Several annual events take place at The Gold Coast Showground in Southport, such as The Gold Coast Show which is one week of exhibitions, rides and fireworks. Another event is Big Day Out that represents many Australian and International music bands. The area is also home of many sports events, namely The Gold Coast Marathon which runs through the streets of Southport in July and Gold Coast Triathlon in February every year. The well-known club of Southport Surf Life-Saving is in this suburb too; the club has won several Queensland, Australian and World Championships. Southport Sharks, the premier rugby team’s club is located in Southport. Southport Golf Course represents one of the best short holes on the Gold Coast. There are numerous parks, picnic spots, dog parks and bikeways in this area, as well as being only two (2) minutes away from safe swimming area.

SURFERS PARADISE

Surfers Paradise is the heart of the Gold Coast. It is the pulse of tourist life of the city attracting 4 million visitors every year. Terrific white beaches, stunning blue skies, palm trees and spectacular deep blue ocean, all come together in Surfers Paradise. It is a beautiful area with lots of choices for accommodation from holiday to permanent rentals or purchasing gorgeous properties with views of the ocean or hinterlands.
Surfers paradise is located on a fine strip between well-known Surfers Paradise Beach and Nerang River. There are several famous landmarks located in Surfers Paradise, namely Q1 the tallest residential building in the world with an observation deck practically in the sky, beautiful Chevron Renaissance Towers, newly build and modern Circle On Cavill complex, River Front Avalon building Hard Rock Cafe, and this list can continue!
When you stay in Surfers Paradise, you never come short of something to do! The area is awake and alive round the clock; verity of restaurants, .coffee shops, night clubs and shopping outlets can be found in Surfers Paradise. One of the most attractive and secured beaches of Australia is in this ocean front suburb; it is ideal for paddling and catching some waves under your board or bringing the family for an unforgettable holiday on the beach. Surfers Paradise is the party pulse of the gold coast with a huge number of clubs which are located along the Cavill Avenue, Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise Bulverde and Gold Coast Highway. All the famous hotels, apartments, backpackers’ and hustles are located in this area. There are two (2) surf clubs nearby so, if you decide to learn surfing nowhere in the world is better than Surfers Paradise.
Every year Surfers Paradise’s streets host Indy 300 which in the day time is car race and V8 Super Cars’ race and when the night starts, the party will just begin! Schoolies Week is also held mainly in this area every year; years 12 finishers celebrate their high school graduation.
Another enjoyable activity in Surfers Paradise is shopping; there are a few but with a lot to offer shopping centres in the area such as Centro Shopping Mall, Circle On Cavill and Chevron Renaissance as well as several Duty Free shopping spots, namely Galleria. You can find quite a few souvenir and gift shops in Surfers Paradise and a lot of the stores stay open till late at night. There is a medical and surgery centre in the middle of Surfers Paradise and Gold Coast Hospital is only 5 minutes away.

MAIN BEACH

Main Beach is one of the most elegant and posh suburbs of the Gold Coast and is admired by prosperous people. Tedder Avenue is the heart of Main Beach with some of the best restaurants and cafes along the street. This area has an incredibly friendly atmosphere; everybody stops to say hello! When you walk along Tedder Avenue you feel everyone is a friend and the number of prestigious sport cars you spot impresses you.
On the north side of Main Beach is Broadwater, Nerang on the south side and Ocean is on the east. The construction structure of this suburb consists of villas, town-houses and older three story houses. There are no high-rises in Main Beach.
Marina Mirage is located in this area, offering several marina-side restaurants and bars, high-class boutiques and different day and night time cruises along the rivers or ocean. The beach in this suburb is one of the best patrolled spots for surfing or having a family day of fun. Main Beach is also home of Sea World Resort with its famous polar bears, sharks, dolphins, exciting rides and many more. The 6 star Palazzo Versace and Southport Yacht Club are located in this suburb.
Main Beach is only 5 minutes away from Southport, if you need schools, medical centre, Tennis club and Australia Fair, one of the largest shopping centres of the Gold Coast.

NARROWNECK

Narrowneck is a narrow strip of coastline that parts the anabranch of Nerang River from southern end of Main Beach and northern border of Surfers Paradise. The Narrowneck reef is the most famous spot for Diving, Fishing, Kite-surfing and Long-Boarding. This artificial reef is constructed 100 meters from the shore, using 300 tons of geotextile sand containers and generates great waves for surfing.
Production of the reef magnificently assisted the marine life growth in this area; there are several exceptional marine species around Narrowneck reef, such as Cray Fish, Wobbegong Sharks, Nurse Sharks, Pineapple Sharks, Lion Fish, and Cardinal Fish. Nudibranchs, Shrimps, Octopuses, and Turtles also inhabit in close proximity to the reef. There are different schools of fish swim pass Narrowneck reef on constant basis, which makes it the best diving spot in Queensland.
Marina Mirage is located in this area; it is Queensland’s most elegant water-front dining and shopping place, next door to the world first Palazzo Versace Hotel, and cross the street from 5 star Sheraton Mirage Resort and Spa. You can also come across some of the famous ladies’ and men’s fashion boutiques in Marina Mirage, namely, Versace, ESCADA, HERMES, LUISE VUITTAN, NAUTICA, DOLCE & GABBANA, CHARLIE BROWN, LARRY WHO, and so on.

COOLANGATTA

Coolangatta is Queensland’s most southerly coastal area, the border line between the Gold Coast and Northern New South Wales. Coolangatta and the area around it represent a combination of natural world and rural area with five world heritage listed national parks and a vast variety of birds and plants. Plenty of forests, miles of untouched, white beaches, clear rivers and lakes, an assortment of birds and marine life, crystal clear watercourses, marine reserves and offshore natural resources combined with a semi-tropical climate with gentle temperatures all year, near to the attractions and theme parks on the Gold Coast.
Every year in June, the area hosts the Wintersun Festival; it is two-week remembrance of 1950s and 1960s, with a lot of entertainment, live bands playing music of the era, costumes and restored classic cars.
Gold Coast Airport is located in this suburb; it previously was called Coolangatta Airport, servicing the travelers with almost all domestic flights and some international ones in very near future.
Coolangatta patrolled beaches are considered as great spots for surfing, namely Greenmount and Kirra Beaches.

KIRRA

Wonderful Kirra on the Gold Coast attracts many people from all around the world every year; it is located right at the side of the Gold Coast highway. The area has very mild temperature; it is 14 degrees at winter low and 29 in summer times. If somebody is on the Gold Coast and likes sight-seeing, Kirra Point is not a spot to be missed; they might also be able to catch professional surfers in action.
Kirra beach has the best reputation amongst the surfers to the extent that they visit Kirra Point from all over the globe to surf there. The ocean at this point, generates challenging waves for skilled surfers as well as smaller ones closer to the seashore. The area has the longest past in surfing history of Queensland. The first ever surfing club and training centre that was established in Queensland is located in Kirra Point; because of that it is still one on the best hot spots for learning surfboarding, and also because of the different types of waves, from small and easy to catch ones to massive and challenging ones, experiences that a surfer can gain at Kirra Beach are endless.

BURLEIGH HEADS

Burleigh Heads is straight between Coolangatta and Surfers Paradise, presented with beautiful natural parks, picnic barbeque places, as well as stunning patrolled beaches. There are a number of walk-lines along the coast-line in the area and because the beaches are lined with gorgeous parkland, they are heaven-like walk-ways!
Burleigh Heads is privileged with outstanding waves condition, because of that many professional surfers visit this spot to catch some waves. The area is the home for major international surfing tournaments such as Quiksilver Pro Surf Competition.
The impressive Burleigh Heads was structured by an ancient volcano, because of that the area is sacred for aboriginals; they used to gather here, fish and feast very long time ago.

ROBINA

This suburb is one of the best planned and perfectly landscaped areas on the Gold Coat. Robina and its residential community have been growing remarkably fast for pas fifteen years. Anything that anyone might need can be found in Robina; there are six (6) primary schools, four (4) high-schools and three (3) private schools in the area, plus Bond University which is one of the best universities in Queensland. Robina Shopping Town in located in the area; you can almost find any kind of outlet in this shopping mall, including cinemas. There are numerous new developments under construction in Robina providing luxurious apartments, units and houses servicing all types of people, singles, students, families, retirees and so on.
There are some amazing cafes and restaurants on the water in Robina Town Centre which are wonderful for relaxing and having a casual meal with friends and family. You can find several bikeways, playgrounds, lakes and parks as well as pubs in this area. Don’s Tavern is Bond Universities pub; Robina Tavern and Dog and Parrot pub is also located in this suburb within walking distance.

CURRUMBIM

Currumbin is in south side on the Gold Coast between Palm Beach and Tugun. Currumbin means high up or the place where high trees grow; there are spectacular walk-ways through the evergreen nature and by the deep blue ocean. This area is the best place to explore the beautiful untouched nature of the Gold Coast.
Currumbin Wild Life Sanctuary is located in this area, representing one on the world’s largest collection of Australian animals with 1,400 native creatures on display, for you to get closer. You can also meet Holy, the biggest salt water crocodile on display; Holy weighs about 1,000 kilograms and is more than five (5) meters long.
The Currumbin Ecovillage is another place that you do not want to miss visiting; it is only seven (7) kilometres to the Currumbin ocean shores. The Currumbin Ecovillage offers a chance to live a natural life-style within an energetic atmosphere and community.