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Coolangatta Gold Coast QueenslandCoolangatta Gateway to the Gold Coast The twin towns of Coolangatta (Queensland) and Tweed Heads (New South Wales) are at the southern end of Queensland’s Gold Coast. Cooly (as it is affectionately called by locals) is a top family beach vacation destination with some of the most amazing golden beaches. The best bit about Cooly is that you can stay in some great apartments close to the family friendly beaches. There are several beaches to chose from and each beach has its own unique character. Beaches include Cooly's own beach, Greenmount and Rainbow Bay, further north is Kirra Beach. Local headlands include Kirra Point, Snapper Rocks and Point Danger (Tweed Heads).
 Greenmount Beach Fun! The rocky outcrops at Kirra Point and Snapper Rocks combined with the change in direction of the coastline at Point Danger also provide a great opportunity for experienced surfers to enjoy the waves. No visit to the Gold Coast would be complete without experiencing what Cooly and it's beaches have to offer. Coolangatta a family favourite in south of Gold Coast Coolangatta has been enjoying a huge face lift in recent years with many new buildings replacing some of the older style properties. Reflection on the Sea on Marine Parade is a good example and features an apartment building with shops, parking, cafés and restaurants underneath. As well as the luxury apartments there are many different apartment styles to meet most budgets. Some of these apartments have amazing positions overlooking the wide beaches and right in the heart of all the action. Cooly is definitely worth considering as a base for a great family beach holiday. 
Panoramic
Ocean View from Point Danger Lookout
Attractions
Point Danger has some interesting wildlife if you look carefully.
Lizards, whales, birds and these unusual trees.
AccommodationClick on the links for more information. Links open in new window. There are quite a few different options for accommodation around Coolangatta and Tweed Heads area. These include apartments, hotels, motels, backpackers, private houses, farm stays and caravan or tourist parks. You can check out a selection of apartments, hotels and private rentals in the area, or see below for some other featured selections. Coolangatta ApartmentsReflections on the SeaReflections on The Sea are suburb new style apartments located on Marine Parade opposite Greenmount beach. The location is brilliant, with all the facilities of Cooly right at your fingertips. Two stylish 5*
luxury
apartment buildings, with facilities include 25m heated lap pool, spa, steam
room,
sauna and fully equipped gym. And a zen garden to let you get
in
touch with yourself! And when you've finished with all that
why
not cook up a storm on the Teppanyaki Grill! These apartments make a great base for a holiday, with easy access to family friendly Greenmount and Cooly Beach right across the road, and Rainbow Bay a short walk. Marine Parade buzzes with beachstyle life and you are also close to Twin Towns for entertainment or other parts of Cooly and Tweed Heads for eating out and activities. 
Fish & Chips is one of the options for
beachside eating right under Reflections on the Sea Columbia on Rainbow BayColumbia on Rainbow Bay is right opposite Rainbow Beach which makes this a a great place for families who want to enjoy the family friendly beach or surfers who can easily access Snapper Rocks and return to their accommodation in the beach-houses without going in a lift! There are 2 bedroom apartments and a 3 bedroom penthouse in the tower. Easily accessible beach-houses are also available are two storey and have 2 bedrooms with own private grassy area out the front. You can access the beach-houses without using the lift - great for families and surfers.All apartments have north facing balconies which are protected from south-easterlies in Winter making it a lovely spot. The outdoor pool is heated and there is also a kids splash pool which is great for the little, little ones! There is also a half sized tennis court. It is only a short walk into Coolangatta and is a great option for families who want to stay in Rainbow Bay right on the beach front. They say it is warmed by the sun in Winter and cooled by the breeze in summer - so guess what - no air-conditioning! But if that doesn't bother you, then this has a lot going for it. Columbia on Rainbow Bay information, availability and pricing. Coolangatta ResortsOutrigger Twin TownsOutrigger Twin Towns - (formerly Quality Resort Twin Towns) offers 4½ star hotel suites and apartments right on the doorstep of the Twin Towns Services Club and a very short stroll to Greenmount beach, Marine Parade and the centre of Coolangatta. Catering for all eventualities there are heated indoor and outdoor spa and pools! Restaurant and bar on-site and 24 hour room service.
All
hotel suites and apartments are air-conditioned so it meets all my
criteria!
If you are
looking for hotel style accommodation or 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments
in the heart of Coolangatta this is a good choice. More suggestions for Coolangatta Area accommodation as well as nearby Tweed Heads.
Golf InformationCoolangatta & Tweed Heads Golf Club is about 10 minutes drive from central Cooly at Tweed Heads South. Two great golf courses including one of the top public courses in the country - so worth a trip if you are a golfer.
Beach Information Greenmount
- divides Greenmount Beach and Rainbow Bay
Surfers love this area because of the very long point break. Surfers must keep away from the flagged areas which are clearly marked on the beach. You will also see people fishing around Snapper Rocks - so perhaps this is something else you can do with the kids - bring your own rod and have a go. When the wind is blowing from the southeast there is some protection on these beaches. As with all Gold Coast beaches make sure you are aware of the beach and surf conditions and only swim between the flags.
Travel TimesApproximate travel times by motor vehicle - please note travel times can be affected by many factors including traffic hazards and roadworks. These are just an indication.
Directions for Car TravelFor directions and other information I recommend you use Google Maps Australia. This will open in a new window, select the directions tab and then type in your starting point and where you want to go. I find the format the easiest to use and follow.
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