Where to watch the race?

There are numerous places to watch the Coolangatta Gold along the coastline. Find out the best vantage points to watch the race here.

About Kurrawa Beach

Kurrawa Beach is located within Broadbeach, just south of Surfers Paradise and a 25 minute drive from Coolangatta airport. Kurrawa Beach is one of Australia's most popular beaches, and the surrounding area offers a huge range of accommodation, attractions and facilities, together with the surf life saving clubs and lifeguard towers, and spectacular beach and surf.

Located at the heart of Kurrawa Beach is the famous Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club. This modern venue features a bar, function facilities and a bistro which is open 7 days a week from 8am til late.

You can find out more about Kurrawa Beach conditions here and download the BeachSafe iPhone App to get up to date info on weather and water conditions each day of competition.

Accommodation

Broadbeach and the surrounding areas are home to many luxury hotels, apartments, resorts, hotels, motels and beach shacks. From budget accommodation to five-star luxury, there are hundreds of places to stay on the Gold Coast to cater for all budgets and needs.

Mantra Hotels and Resorts are offering a 10% discount on the lowest possible rates at the following Mantra properties during the Coolangatta Gold.

·         BreakFree Diamond Beach

·         BreakFree Neptune

·         Mantra Bel Air

·         Mantra Phoenician

·         Mantra Sierra Grand

·         Peppers Broadbeach

·         Broadbeach on the Park

Visit www.mantra.com.au and enter the promo code: gold (please note this is case sensitive) when booking. This will adjust the rates accordingly. 

This discount will expire on the 26^th September 2011.

To search other accommodation options check out www.visitgoldcoast.com and search through Broadbeach hotels, resorts and apartments for the level of accommodation that suits your needs.

We encourage you to book accommodation early to get the best value and to ensure you're as close to Kurrawa Beach as possible.

Transport

Centred between two international airports, the Gold Coast is serviced by trains, buses, taxis and ferries and limousines. To search transport services in the Gold Coast click here.

Public Transport Information - Translink on 13 12 30 or visit www.translink.com.au

Taxi  Services - Gold Coast Cabs / Regent Taxis 131 008

Late Night Transport - Click here

Flat Fare taxi service - Queensland Transport and Gold Coast Cabs have introduced a Flat  Fare taxi service throughout Gold Coast City. The service operates from the secure side of Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise, every Friday and Saturday night from 11pm to 5am.

Secure taxi ranks - Queensland Transport and Gold Coast Cabs have introduced a secure taxi rank service operating on Cavill and Orchid Avenues in Surfers Paradise, Oasis Mall in Broadbeach and Marine Parade in Coolangatta every Friday and Saturday night. The Secure Taxi Ranks are staffed by a marshal and security guard.

Around Town

Home to one of the most pristine beaches in the world, Broadbeach is perfectly located close to restaurants, cafes, shops and nightlife and all within easy reach of the Gold Coast’s many theme parks, golf courses and other attractions.

Regarded as a dining mecca, Broadbeach has successfully created the food lover’s dream escape with only the best of champagne salons, culinary creations and a wide variety of gourmet delis, bistros and brasseries.

Located directly across the road from Kurrawa Beach is the Oasis Shopping Centre, which features over 100 specialty shops, including a supermarket, pharmacy, Australia Post and many cafes and restaurants.

Broadbeach’s Pacific Fair Shopping Centre is one of Australia’s largest retail centres with more than 300 stores, cinemas, and an abundance of casual dining.

Jupiters Hotel  & Casino, located just five minutes from Kurrawa Beach, features a 24-hour casino, bars, lounges and restaurants, and consistently offers up numerous entertainment options. Be dazzled each and every night with gala stage shows, cabaret performances and aerial acrobatics.

Just 4kms north of Broadbeach is the world-famous Surfers Paradise, which continues to remain a major drawcard for millions of Gold Coast visitors each year. Featuring world-class attractions, events and unique shopping experiences, Surfers Paradise is the entertainment capital of Queensland with an array of nightclubs, pubs, bars and clubs, all within a two kilometre range and most operating into the early hours.

For more information about Broadbeach and the Gold Coast, check out www.visitgoldcoast.com

Attractions

The Gold Coast has over 70kms of beautiful beaches and 100,000 hectares of world heritage listed rainforest boasting an ideal climate all year round.

To complement the natural wonders, the Gold Coast has the largest selection of theme parks in Australia, more than 40 golf courses, world-class shopping centres and restaurants.

Famous theme parks include Dreamworld, Sea World, Wet ‘n’ Wild, WhiteWater World, Warner Bros. Movie World and the Australian Outback Spectacular. And for nature enthusiasts the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary creates an interactive experience with hundreds of native Australian animals.

For food lovers there are 13 restaurants on the Gold Coast that have been awarded Chef Hats in 2010.

To search more attractions click here.

Events

International championships, cultural exhibitions and loads of entertainment take place within one of the most exciting, accessible and memorable event stages in Australia, the Gold Coast.

Cultural and music entertainment regularly take place in venues such as the Gold Coast Convention centre, the Gold Coast Arts Centre, Gold Coast Turf Club and Jupiters Hotel & Casino. Sporting events are plenty in the natural venues and world class stadiums along the coast.

For more info on Gold Coast events click here.

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