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A quaint beachside suburb within the city of Gold Coast, Bilinga is popular among families due to its smaller and safer surfing waves, quieter nightlife, and proximity to major attractions without being the centre of the action. You can book your Bilinga car hire in advance with Enjoy Travel.
Guide to Bilinga
Geography
Bilinga is situated on the southernmost tip of Gold Coast city and borders the territory of New South Wales to the west and the Coral Sea to the east.
Climate in Bilinga
Bilinga experiences an oceanic climate. The best time to visit Bilinga is from January to May or August to December, when precipitation levels are low and temperatures hover around a pleasant 24°C.
Culture
The name ‘Bilinga’ comes from the Aboriginal world ‘Bilinba’ which means ‘bats’ in the Yugambeh language.
Things to do in Bilinga
Visit a wildlife sanctuary
One of the most-visited tourist attractions on the Gold Coast, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is known for preserving Australia’s indigenous, natural, and historic heritage. This zoological garden is home to native species such Tasmanian devils and tree kangaroos, and the best part is, you’ll find them in re-created habitats like bushlands and rainforests.
Surf gentle waves
Bilinga beach is known for its gentle, beginner-friendly surfing waves. Additionally, the surfing area is cordoned and patrolled, making it extra safe. Alternatively, lay out a beach towel on the glistening white sands with a drink in hand as you enjoy the sound of the ocean.
Eating out in Bilinga
Settle in for a long and relaxed breakfast or brunch with friends at Kirramisu Café and Restaurant as you enjoy the sublime ocean views. For vibrantly colourful food, Tupe Aloha is rumoured to be the best Mexican restaurant for miles. Their fish taco and coco loco will steal your heart. For an exceptionally fresh poké bowl, head to HiPoke. You can build your own bowl or pick from one of the pre-designed ones and it’ll be put together in front of you.
Bilinga Transport
Closest Airport to Bilinga
The closest airport to Bilinga is Gold Coast Airport (OOL). It was previously known as Coolangatta Airport.
Getting around Bilinga
Take Translink buses to get to other parts of Gold Coast city. It runs along the Gold Coast Highway. Car hire is also a popular option among visitors to Bilinga due to the convenience and flexibility it offers. Popular car hire agencies in Bilinga include Jetsetter, Cut Price, and Hertz. If you are travelling in a large group, consider hiring a minivan. Book in advance with Enjoy Travel for the hire deals.
Traffic in Bilinga
The famous Gold Coast Highway passes through Bilinga and it generally tends to be quite busy with motorists passing through day and night.
However, Bilinga itself typically doesn’t experience much traffic congestion as it has a population of less than 2,000.
