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With its scenic beaches and surfing locations, Coolangatta is a strong contender for the title of the best coastal neighbourhood inAustralia. If you’ve got a long summer holiday ahead of you, and you’d like to spend it in a smaller town rather than a metropolis, head here. Prebook your Coolangatta car hire with Enjoy Travel for a stress-free trip.
Guide to Coolangatta
Geography
Coolangatta is a suburban town in the city of Gold Coast inQueensland, Australia. It is located quite close to the border with New South Wales.
Climate in Coolangatta
Coolangatta’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, which means that the town experiences warm summers (December-March) and mild winters (May-September). Rainfall is heaviest in February.
Culture
The town gets its name from the Coolangatta, a convict ship that was wrecked on Kirra Beach in 1846.
Coolangatta comes from an Aboriginal word meaning ‘lookout place.’
Things to do in Coolangatta
Enjoy the beaches
The beaches in Coolangatta, which are arguably the best in the state, are neither too crowded nor too isolated. You can spend entire days just picnicking, swimming, surfing and strolling down them. The most popular ones are Coolangatta Beach, Greenmount Beach and Kirra Beach.
Visit the Point Danger Light
In 1770, when Captain Cook sailed the Endeavour up the eastern coast of Australia, he narrowly missed colliding with a set of reefs near modern-day Queensland. To mark his fortune, he named the nearby headlands Point Danger, and a lighthouse was later built on this site. Point Danger Light is also the first lighthouse in the world to try using lasers instead of standard lamps.
Visit a wildlife sanctuary
The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is home to several koalas, kangaroos, saltwater crocodiles, Tasmanian devils and other unique Australian wildlife. When you enter the sanctuary, take the miniature steam train to get around different sectors quickly. Perhaps the most fascinating sector is the Lost Valley, an area that preserves the exotic environment of the ancient supercontinent Gondwana.
Eating out in Coolangatta
For delicious pizzas cooked in a woodfire oven, head to Francie’s Pizzeria, a local treasure that has vegan options too. If you’re in the mood for some smoky meats, try the beef burger at Bondi Grill’e, a haven of burgers, grills and steaks. Bin 72 combines postmodernist aesthetics with a Spanish and Japanese menu. And talking of fusion, Tupe Aloha brings together Hawaiian and Mexican cuisines, so ask for tacos with pineapple fritters and thank us later.
Coolangatta Transport
Airport
The closest airport to Coolangatta is Gold Coast International Airport (OOL).
Getting around
Coolangatta is small enough that most people cycle or walk to get to places. The town is also serviced by three bus companies – NightLink, TransLink and Surfside Buslines. Car hire is also a popular option among visitors to Coolangatta due to the convenience and flexibility it offers. Popular car hire agencies in Coolangatta are JUCY, Jetsetter, and Abaa. Prebook with Enjoy Travel for the best hire deals.
Traffic in Coolangatta
Aside from the rush hours (7am - 9am and 3pm - 6pm), traffic congestion is quite uncommon in Coolangatta.