Beachfront Accommodation Gold Coast

Southern Gold Coast Beach Walks and Lookouts

The Southern Gold Coast provides ample opportunities for long relaxed beach walks and scenic lookout points.

"Golden Four" Beaches Walk

Walk along the beach from Kirra Point, north past Bilinga and Tugun, to Currumbin Rock. This is a 12km round trip, but it can be shortened to suit.

Currumbin Rock & Currumbin Alley

A truly spectacular section of the Gold Coast, here you can enjoy walks or just admire the scenery;
Views to the West, along the beautiful Currumbin Creek estuary and wetlands & up into the Currumbin Valley
To the North, the entire length of the coast
To the South, Elephant Rock and down to Kirra & Coolangatta.

Elephant Rock, Currumbin Beach

Elephant Rock is located nearby the Currumbin Beach Vikings Surf Lifesaving Club.
The views to the South are of Coolangatta, Rainbow Bay & Snapper Rocks.
To the North; Currumbin Rock, Burleigh Heads, Surfers Paradise and South Stradbroke Island.
To the West, looks back over the villages of Currumbin & Tugun.

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.
Views to the North over Snapper Rocks and 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, past to Fingal Lighthouse.

San Simeon Absolute Beachfront Apartments provide the perfect location for a beachside holiday and base to explore the Gold Coast.

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Theme Parks of the Gold Coast

Pack your sense of adventure and visit a Gold Coast theme park during your stay. Here are just some of the attractions each park has to offer:

Movie World:

Rides: Enjoy ‘edge of your seat’ thrill rides such as ‘Superman Escape’ ‘Arkham Asylum’ and the ‘Green Lantern Coaster’. Kids will love the ‘Kids WB! Fun Zone!’
Entertainment: Check out the car chase carnage of ‘Hollywood Stunt Driver’ or chill out with ‘Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs 4D Experience!’
Dining: Grab a burger or something on the go at one of the eateries or sit down to an all-you-can-eat buffet at Ricks Café.

Sea World:

Rides: Littlies will love ‘Beach Break Bay’ featuring rides for kids of all ages. Take a scenic tour of the park on the ‘Sea World Monorail’ or mount your own jetski and hold on tight for the ‘Jet Rescue’ adventure!

Entertainment: Catch one of the many shows including the ‘Imagine’ dolphin show. There are also several animal exhibits featuring Polar Bears, Seals, Penguins and more!
Dining: Watch the dolphins play while you enjoy a bistro meal on the balcony of the licensed Dockside Tavern. Grab a seafood basket, burger or Dominos Pizza; try the exclusive Sea World pizza called the ‘Neptune’.

Wet’n’Wild:

Rides: Thrill seekers should head to the ‘Extreme H2O Zone’ and tackle one of the heart pounding aqua adventures, such as the ‘Kamikaza’ or ‘Blackhole’. For something a little more relaxing, float around the lazy river of Calypso Beach in a soft tube. Under 10’s will love the pirate themed playgrounds of ‘Buccaneer Bay’.
Dining: Barbecue facilities are available as well as plenty of shady retreats to enjoy your picnic lunch. Wet’n’wild also has a range of food options including pizzas, chicken and chips, sandwiches and gourmet pies.

Dreamworld:

Rides: Adrenalin junkies will not be disappointed with thrill rides like the ‘Tower of Terror’, ‘Buzzsaw’ or ‘Pandamonium’. Families will enjoy the ‘Thunder River Rapids’ or a trip around the park on the ‘Dreamworld Railway’. Little kids are well catered for with ‘Wiggle World’, ‘Madagascar Madness’, ‘Kung Fu Panda: Land of Awesomeness’ and ‘Shreks Faire Faire Away’
Entertainment: Catch one of the many shows including ‘Madagascar Live!’ or check out the wildlife with Bengal and Sumatran Tigers, plus Australian natives including koalas to be seen.
Dining: Refuel at the Billabong Buffet Restaurant or pick up a quick hot dog, wrap or fruit salad between attractions at one of the many food outlets. You will also find a Boost Juice at Dreamworld.

Whitewater World:

Rides: Kick back at the ‘Cave of Waves’ or take on ‘The Wedgie’ or ‘Temple of Huey’! Kids will enjoy the slightly tamer action at ‘Wiggle Bay’ and ‘Pipeline Plunge’ playground.
Dining: Picnic areas are available for you to enjoy a pre-packed lunch or you can pick up something from one of the eateries including fresh baguettes, hot dogs, salads, burgers and more.

Australian Outback Spectacular:

Enjoy being treated to a delicious three course Australian BBQ dinner including a spinach and ricotta tart, barbecue tenderloin beef steak with kakadu plum sauce and pavlova with Queensland berries and country cream, all while you take in the spectacular entertainment and horsemanship of ‘Spirit of the Horse’. The story celebrates the courageous spirit of the legendary Australian racehorse Phar Lap.

Paradise Country:

Enjoy an Aussie farm experience where you can take in a ‘Stockmen & Sheep Dog Show’, pet a kangaroo, pan for gold or uncover an opal at ‘Clancy’s Opal Mine’. Guests can also enjoy a traditional Aussie BBQ in the rustic style restaurant.

Hinterland

Tamborine Mountain

Perched along the edge of the Scenic Rim – the remnants of what was once the massive Mount Warning volcano – Tamborine Mountain is a thriving region, encompassing boutique wineries, award-winning restaurants, art galleries, sweeping coastal views and a delicate blend of old and new-world charm.

Located just 30 minutes from the city’s iconic beaches, the beating green heart of the Gold Coast Hinterland is home to the third oldest national park in the world and is a favourite for romance and weddings, featuring a cluster of cosy hideaways, day spas, national parks and waterfalls.

Locally-grown produce including avocados, kiwifruits and macadamia nuts, alongside award-winning cheeses and the mountain’s mainstay – decadent fudge – lend themselves to some seriously good eating. With quality food comes the need for a quality drop, and as Queensland’s fastest growing wine region, Tamborine doesn’t disappoint. The mountain also boasts a fantastic brewery and Australia's most internationally awarded distiller

Springbrook

A place of breathtaking beauty, Springbrook is situated in the Gold Coast Hinterland and is home to ancient Antarctic beech trees, a host of native wildlife, a range of spectacular lookouts – including the aptly named Best of All Lookouts – and plenty of things to do.

Springbrook has a reputation for its fantastic waterfalls and the famous Purlingbrook Falls is a must see.

Another quintessential Springbrook experience is the Natural Bridge, an unusual geological feature created over millions of years by water tumbling through the roof of a basalt cave.

On a warm day, be sure to bring your swimming gear so you can take a dip in the refreshing Waringa Pool at the base of the creek near the Natural Arch, and of a night, take a nocturnal tour through the cave to witness an incredible colony of delicate glow-worms glittering in the night.

Lamington National Park

Lamington National Park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, the most extensive subtropical rainforest in the world. The area is renowned for its beautiful waterfalls and more than 160 kilometres of walking trails, including the 21.4 kilometre Border track, built in the late 1930’s and the Caves circuit which has views out over Coomera Valley.

Lamington was saved from the logging and farming that changed much of the McPherson Range after being declared in 1915, and nature-lovers will be enchanted by the Antarctic Beech, wildflowers and rare wildlife that thrive in the area.

Thunderbird Park

Thunderbird Park on Tamborine Mountain takes adventure holidays to the top. This magnificent property is about an hour's drive from Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Expore the natural bushland along the walking tracks, see hundreds of colourful birds, Australian native animals and rare plants.

Add holiday excitement, the range of onsite adventures appeals to all age groups. Find treasure filled thunder eggs formed when dinosaurs roamed the earth, play laser skirmish in a jungle village setting, take the Adventure Parc ropes course challenge and enjoy a horse trail ride through the rainforest.

Wildlife Parks and Bird Sanctuaries

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

A short drive from Tugun, or a walk is Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, home to one of the largest collections of Australian native wildlife in the world.

The sanctuary offers a number of shows including: twice daily Lorikeet Feeds, reptile shows, free flight birds shows and Aboriginal Dance performances.

Little kids will enjoy Wild Island play area and the train, while big kids will love the Green Challenge ropes course at the Adventure Parc.

There are several places to dine in the Sanctuary including the Sanctuary Café; serving a fresh, modern menu.

David Fleay Wildlife Park

Run by the Queensland Environmental Protection Agency, David Fleay Wildlife Park, aspires to be Australia’s premiere wildlife education facility.

The park features kangaroos, crocodiles, koalas, snakes, lizards and bird life including brolgas, cassowary and eagles. It is also the only park on the Gold Coast where you can see a platypus!

All of the Australian animals are housed in natural habitat-inspired enclosures.

David Fleay Wildlife Park is located on West Burleigh Road and is open every day from 9am to 5pm (closed Christmas day and Anzac Day morning)

Gold Coast Wineries

A selection of just some of the great wineries you’ll find on the Gold Coast:

Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard and Winery in Hartley Road, Mount Tamborine. Cellar doors are open from 10am – 4pm daily. For something different visit the glow-worm caves while you are there.

Heritage Wines, on the corner of The Shelf Road and Bartle Road, Mount Tamborine. The majestic building enjoys sweeping views over the Gold Coast Hinterland and out to the Pacific Ocean. The restaurant is open for lunch seven days a week. Cellar doors are open from 10am – 4pm daily.

The Witches Falls Winery, in Main Western Road, North Tamborine, processes, ferments and finishes the grapes on site. The family-owned and operated business is open daily from 10am-4pm (closes 5pmon Saturday and Sunday) for wine tasting, tours and sales.

O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards, on Lamington National Park Road, Canungra, is set in a grand homestead. Pre-book a picnic basket and enjoy the beautiful grounds or dine at ‘Vintage’ Restaurant. The Cellar Door is open until 4:30pm daily for wine tastings.

Hidden away in the Gold Coast Hinterland, is the Tamborine Mountain Distillery.  This is Australia's smallest operating Pot Still Distillery.  With the combination of rich red volcanic soils and fresh spring water, the abundant fruit of the Mountain is fermented and distilled.  The incredible range of fruit that is grown on Tamborine Mountain is a wonderful resource to draw from to produce their variety of Liqueurs and Schnapps.  They also produce Fruit Brandy, Gins & Vodkas.  A must to include on your visit to Tamborine Mountain.

And to go with your wine don’t miss:
The Witches Chase Cheese Company, in Long Road, Eagle Heights, won two gold medals in the Brisbane Cheese Awards in 2010 for their Cow Philly (Best Hard Cheese in Queensland) and their Chev Philly (Best Semi-Hard Cheese) Their shop front is open 7 days a week at the Southern end of Gallery Walk. Located in a shared premise with Mt Tamborine Brewery and Liquid Amber Bistro and Grill.

Beautiful Tallebudgera Creek

Just a short drive or 15-20 minute walk from San Simeon Absolute Beachfront Apartments you’ll find the picturesque Tallebudgera Creek. This beautiful creek runs from the Springbrook Plateau in the west through Tallebudgera Valley to the southern slopes of Burleigh Mountain at Burleigh Heads and the Pacific Ocean in the east. Its water catchment is narrow at about 30 km in length. There are sandy beached areas on either side of the creek and the Southern side is patrolled. You’ll also find a children’s play park and bathroom amenities here.
The creek is great for swimming, stand up paddle boarding and is also a popular fishing spot.