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Coolangatta Art & Craft Markets

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Shopping for gifts, souvenirs, art, craft, the ingenious, the weird and the wonderful, has never been easier. Just come along to the Gold Coast's famous art and craft markets.

Held on the beachfront, opposite the Showcase Shopping Centre, in Coolangatta on the 2nd Sunday of every month.

The next markets will be held on Sunday the 11th of March.

Spend your morning shopping then head over the road to one of Coolanagatta's many fantastic restaurants for some beachside dining.

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.

Road Trip Anyone?

Friday, February 17, 2012

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.