The Gold Coast of Queensland is a place known for its spectacular beaches. About seventy kilometers of sand and sun are the reason why, along with warm water for any day you'd like to go for a swim. In fact, the water hits its "chill point" at 19 degrees C. It doesn't take much to understand the draw of the beach here, nor why tourists pour in to the Gold Coast every year for a little relaxation.
Here are some more reasons why our beaches are so popular
Surfing
Surfers consider the Gold Coast of Queensland to be one of the world's most gratifying spots, from Duranbah, which is located in New South Wales (NSW), to a place called The Other Side (or TOS) on South Stradbroke Island. Point breaks on the Gold Coast are fantastic: if you've never heard of Snapper Rocks or Burleigh Heads, you have to come and experience the endless rights peeling down the beach. Every February or March, the ASP championship tour comes to these point breaks.
Then again, if you're the type of surfer who will happily compromise on wave quality for a greatly reduced crowd, just make your way to the beach breaks. An amazing, virtually endless stretch of beach breaks cover the Gold Coast including places like Kirra and Surfers Paradise, which are justifiably famous. Then there are the lesser known spots like Main Beach, Tugan, Mermaid Beach, Miami and Nobby's Beach. While crowds fill the point breaks and you wait in line for a wave, the beach breaks just sit and glisten in the sun, unridden waves crashing on shore all day long.
Its little wonder this stretch has produced such a host of Aussie surfing champions, including the current aspiring World Champions, Mick Fanning, Parko and Dean Morrison.
Swimming And Getting A Sun Tan
In a place where it's warm and sunny so many days out of the year, you have endless chances for tanning and swimming, as the water temperature is always comfortable. If it's chilly sometimes in winter, that is just in the mornings. Meanwhile, it's normal to see tanners on their beach towels every single day of the year, even during July and August, the peak winter months in Australia. Considering average temperatures are around twenty degrees C in winter, it's not surprising.
As for the water, it's so pleasant you can even take a swim most nights on the Gold Coast! The air was much more of a threat to my comfort level when I jump out of the water one night and run back to the car.
With almost twenty meters of sand covering the stretch from water's edge to the street, you can see why every beach on the Gold Coast has so much to offer visitors. Have a picnic, barbecue or play some volleyball on these legendary beaches.
Here are some more reasons why our beaches are so popular
Surfing
Surfers consider the Gold Coast of Queensland to be one of the world's most gratifying spots, from Duranbah, which is located in New South Wales (NSW), to a place called The Other Side (or TOS) on South Stradbroke Island. Point breaks on the Gold Coast are fantastic: if you've never heard of Snapper Rocks or Burleigh Heads, you have to come and experience the endless rights peeling down the beach. Every February or March, the ASP championship tour comes to these point breaks.
Then again, if you're the type of surfer who will happily compromise on wave quality for a greatly reduced crowd, just make your way to the beach breaks. An amazing, virtually endless stretch of beach breaks cover the Gold Coast including places like Kirra and Surfers Paradise, which are justifiably famous. Then there are the lesser known spots like Main Beach, Tugan, Mermaid Beach, Miami and Nobby's Beach. While crowds fill the point breaks and you wait in line for a wave, the beach breaks just sit and glisten in the sun, unridden waves crashing on shore all day long.
Its little wonder this stretch has produced such a host of Aussie surfing champions, including the current aspiring World Champions, Mick Fanning, Parko and Dean Morrison.
Swimming And Getting A Sun Tan
In a place where it's warm and sunny so many days out of the year, you have endless chances for tanning and swimming, as the water temperature is always comfortable. If it's chilly sometimes in winter, that is just in the mornings. Meanwhile, it's normal to see tanners on their beach towels every single day of the year, even during July and August, the peak winter months in Australia. Considering average temperatures are around twenty degrees C in winter, it's not surprising.
As for the water, it's so pleasant you can even take a swim most nights on the Gold Coast! The air was much more of a threat to my comfort level when I jump out of the water one night and run back to the car.
With almost twenty meters of sand covering the stretch from water's edge to the street, you can see why every beach on the Gold Coast has so much to offer visitors. Have a picnic, barbecue or play some volleyball on these legendary beaches.
About the Author:
Damian Papworth loves residing on and writing about the Gold Coast. He recently investigated Gold Coast Hotels Australia for your benefit. A holiday express hotel is always a great option.