10 REASONS TO VISIT COOLIE
ROOF TOP COCKTAILS – Sip on tasty handmade cocktails basking in the sun at Santeria rooftop bar, above Pink Hotel. It is for all guests, but you can sign up for a guest day pass. Santeria is open 3-8pm, Friday to Sunday.
KIRRA HILL LOOKOUT – Take in stunning Gold Coast skyline views while cooking a sausage sizzle on one of two supplied barbecues. After dinner, enjoy the colours of the sunset.
It is at 6 McLean St, Coolangatta.
WALK ON WATER WALKING TRACK – Experience Aboriginal cultural heritage, sacred sites and natural scenery, with great birdwatching and photography opportunities during this 45-minute walk. Starting from Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre, you’ll follow a wheelchair-accessible boardwalk and walking track through eucalypt forest, woodlands and swamp forests, before emerging among diverse mangrove communities along Tweed River. Read about the plants, animals, bush tucker and Minjungbal culture from interpretative signage along the way. The walk starts at 17 Kirkwood Rd, Tweed Heads South.
LEARN TO SURF – Spend the day learning to surf at exquisite Rainbow Bay. Coolangatta Learn to Surf instructors will ensure you’re having fun. The ex-professionals provide an easy-to-learn technique that gets you up in 20 minutes. Coolangatta Learn to Surf is on 0417 191 629.
STEP BACK IN TIME – Let the kids’ imagination run wild while wandering through 20th century Antiques and Collectables at Coolangatta. There are thousands of retro collectables.
LUNCH WITH A VIEW – Overlook Greenmount Beach with an icy cold beverage and tasty lunch at Rainbow Bay Surf Club. The family-friendly club offers lunch specials from Monday to Friday and live music Sundays.
SUPERBANK WALKING TRACK – Soak in views of some of the world’s best beaches during this 2km walk. The manmade superbank extends from Snapper Rocks Point, through Rainbow Bay, Greenmount Point, Coolangatta Beach and Kirra.
SKY DIVE – The team at Gold Coast Skydive will teach you about canopy control and safe landings before a 20-minute flight to 12,000 feet. After a final check, you’ll jump and hurtle 7500 feet in 45 seconds.
WHALE WATCHING – Gold Coasters are fortunate to catch a glimpse of majestic humpback whales from June-November. Watch them breach and play in clear water from Point Danger headland, or for up-close get on a whale-watching boat tour.
CAFFEINE HIT – For those who appreciate delicious coffee, Coolangatta offers dozens of cafes with most in walking distance. For a cuppa with a view, try Cafe DBar, 275 Boundary Rd, Coolangatta 6.30am-4pm, seven days.