The Gold Coast Bulletin

SERENE COAST SWIMMING SPOT AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE

- BRIANNA MORRIS-GRANT

ONE of the Gold Coast’s most popular swimming spots has proved a hit around the country.

Tallebudge­ra Creek has taken out the title of Best Swimming Spot in Wotif.com’s people’s choice Uniquely Aussie Awards.

It beat other Gold Coast locations – Currumbin Rockpools, Burleigh Heads and Crystal Creek – to snag top spot in the 2019 awards.

Visitor Emma Liddy, 20, used her day off from university in Brisbane yesterday to enjoy the refreshing waters of Tallebudge­ra Creek.

“We just took a little road trip down for the day ... we had a stand-up paddleboar­d, so we thought it was the best place for it,” she said.

“It’s not as busy, it’s more secluded and we like the calm water to hang out for a long period of time. We had a little picnic as well, so it was just a nice chill day.”

Division 12 councillor Pauline Young said the win “reaffirms” what people living in the area already loved about it. “There’s a prominent natural beauty encompassi­ng our pristine beaches alongside the headland reserve,” she said.

“It’s an ideal spot for kids to enjoy, protected from the wave zone and surfers.”

The famous Yatala Pie Shop was pipped for the award of best roadside pit stop by The Famous Berry Donut Van, NSW.

 ?? Picture: JERAD WILLIAMS ?? Friends Elin Murphy, Mia Forde and Emma Liddy frolic in the clear water at Tallebudge­ra Creek, which has taken out a top Wotif.com award.
Picture: JERAD WILLIAMS Friends Elin Murphy, Mia Forde and Emma Liddy frolic in the clear water at Tallebudge­ra Creek, which has taken out a top Wotif.com award.

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