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Bleach Surf Festival

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

BUSTIN' DOWN THE DOOR

25th Feb from 6.30pm - Queen Elizabeth Park Coolangatta

The award winning movie that documents the birth of professional surfing through the lives of local legend Wayne Rabbit Bartholomew, South Africa’s Shaun Tomson and a host of other surfing greats.

This free outdoor event is being screened as a way to give back to Coolangatta, Rabbit’s hometown and the place where it all began.

The evening will also feature a live couch Q&A session with some of the films stars including Rabbit Bartholemew and Peter Townend (PT). The night will be hosted by Phil Jarrett.

Looking for something to do this weekend - how about a road trip to the Gold Coast. For the month of February Alpha Car Hire is offering a "3 Day Car Hire for $99" or "7 Days for $199". And it is not just for small cars - all cars from small hatchbacks to standard sedans are available for this rate.

To access this special rate go to our Tours and Attractions page and click on the link Alpha Car Hire, then ring us to book your 3 or 7 night stay also at a special rate! Just ask for the Alpha Car Hire deal.

Next Week is Valentines Day

Friday, February 10, 2012

For the romantic Adventurer

Skypoint Twilight Climb

As the sun sets over the Gold Coast's hinterland, journey to the summit of the Q1 and marvel at the amazing view with this twilight version of the SkyPoint Climb!

A highly qualified guide will highlight all the Gold Coast's major surrounding landmarks while sharing some of the regions best-kept secrets as you take in the spectacular scenery that stretches from the city's golden beaches, the city skyline and out to the greenery of the lush Hinterland.

Walks & Lookouts #4

Friday, February 10, 2012

Captain Cook Memorial

Point Danger - Coolangatta

This Memorial is one of the most visited sights on coastal Queensland. It is Queensland mainland's most easterly point and delineates the border with New South Wales. Its plaques recognize the history of the visit of Captain James Cook on his discovery voyage to the East Coast of Queensland; commemorate the loss of Australian merchant and hospital shipping and members of their crews in the Coral Sea in the Second World War; and have an explanatory display of the Tweed River Entrance Sand Bypassing Project, a significant, oceanic, hydrological-engineering project which pumps life-blood sand under the Tweed River to the magnificent southern Gold Coast beaches.

Views to the north over Snapper Rocks, home of the Quiksilver and Roxy Pros, Rainbow Bay and all the way up to Surfers Paradise and South Stradbroke Island

Views to the south east, Tweed River entrance to the Pacific Ocean and D'Bah Surf Beach and Final Lighthouse.

BBQ Renovation

Sunday, February 05, 2012

Finally the BBQ renovation is underway.

Day 1 - old bbq demolished, area filled in and leveled and the footings completed for the brick wall.

Watch this space

Valentine’s Day is only a few weeks away!

Friday, January 27, 2012

Are you feeling the love in the air? With Valentine’s Day just weeks away we thought we’d share some ideas of romantic things to do on the Gold Coast.

Gold Coast Gondolas:

Sink back into a sheep-skin covered seat and meander through the Gold Coast canals in your very own private luxury gondola! Elegantly decorated with a beautifully appointed dining table, flowers, candle lantern, ice bucket and glasses. (Fleecy rugs are also provided in cooler weather.)

Bring your own drinks and snacks or take advantage of a breakfast, lunch or dinner package.

www.gcgondolas.com

Stay tuned for another romantic idea next week!

Happy Australia Day Everyone

Thursday, January 26, 2012

We hope everyone enjoy's the day - Happy Australia Day

Gone Fishing!

Friday, January 20, 2012

Beach fishing is a popular pastime along the length of the Southern Gold Coast coastline, there are many great spots to fish until your heart's content! From the Creek to Beach fishing, crab potting and more. The deep gutters that form along Bilinga and Kirra are especially good. Good catches of whiting and flathead are common, as well as Tailor during the winter months. The best time to fish is during the last of the run out tide and during the first few hours of the run in tide.

Currumbin Estuary is a great spot to try your luck with a line. There are two fishing platforms located along a boardwalk that winds its way across mangrove flats near Palm Beach Currumbin High School. The boardwalk connects the Thrower Drive boat ramp car park to the Gold Coast Highway Underpass on the northern banks of Currumbin Creek. Each fishing platform has a shade cover and seat. You will find them about 1km upstream of the tidal entrance of Currumbin Creek.

Fishing charters are also available - Cushy Fishing Charters or Down Under Charters to name just a few.

Walks & Lookouts #3

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Elephant Rock, Currumbin Beach

Elephant Rock is situated adjacent to the Currumbin Vikings Surf Lifesaving club and is the site on which the Last Post is played on Anzac day.

The views looking south are all the way to Coolangatta, Rainbow Bay & Snapper Rocks.

To the north can be seen Currumbin Rock, Burleigh Heads, Surfers Paradise and South Stradbroke Island.

To the west, looks back over the beautiful villages of Currumbin & Tugun.

Surf World surfing and beach culture museum

Friday, January 13, 2012

Surf World surfing and beach culture museum

The Gold Coast has a history rich in surfing and an uncanny ability to produce some of the world’s best surfers; just take a look at the current Top 40 ASP world tour male surfers and you’ll see the names, Joel Parkinson, Josh Kerr, Mick Fanning and Bede Durbridge, all born in or residing on the Gold Coast. Three more of the Top 40, Kieran Perrow, Owen Wright and Adam Melling all hail from just an 1.5hr south in the Byron Bay/Lennox Head shire. And let’s not forget four-time world champ Stephanie ‘Happy’ Gilmore who resides in Tweed Heads.

When visiting the Gold Coast enjoy a ride through surfing history with a visit to Surf World Museum.

This unique surf museum houses fascinating exhibits and extensive displays of surfing memorabilia including surfboards, artwork, movie posters and historic photos. Whether you are a surfer who wants to discover more about surfing champions and legends or someone who wants to learn about the history of this ancient sport, then Surf World Gold Coast is the place to visit.