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I love this area of the Gold
Coast for ........
The Broadwater is good for young families with its little beaches, swimming enclosures, lagoon and calm water without the ocean surf. Many broadwater activities can be accessed from Labrador boat ramp or jetties on Marine Parade. A sealed pathway runs right along the foreshore from Biggera Waters all the way through to Main Beach and Surfers. You will find lots of locals enjoying this area for early morning walks, runs and bicycle rides. There are some interesting eating options in the area:
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Panorama from Marine Parade Labrador with Aqua on the right
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- The Grand Hotel & Restaurants
- Charis Seafood Market & Kiosk – open 7.30am Tuesday to Sunday, closed Mondays
- Fishing Jetty
- Boat Ramp – meeting point for fishing charters (BKS Fishing), boat trips and jet-ski tours.
- Children’s play grounds along the coastal strip
- Harley Park and Ian Dipple Swimming Lagoon – protected swimming lagoon
- Daily Pelican Feeding at 1.30pm – Harley Park next to Charis Seafoods. Check out my page of photos and a run down of what happens at feeding time!
- Walking and Cycling Track along the foreshore
Restaurants under The Grand Hotel include 360, Riviera and Kokunut Willys.
Labrador Accommodation
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Sandcastles on the Broadwater - 4 star, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments with air-conditioning. On the Gold Coast highway, has good facilities.
Sandcastles is
a low rise or three storey walk up apartment set up, set around gardens
and the pool. Apart from the resort pool which is heated in winter
there is a spa, gym, games room and BBQs as well as an outdoor
entertaining area.
Apartments are well appointed with some having their own private spa on the large balconies.
Click here for more information about Sandcastles on the Broadwater including rates and availability.
Apartments are well appointed with some having their own private spa on the large balconies.
Click here for more information about Sandcastles on the Broadwater including rates and availability.
The Grand Hotel and Apartments at Labrador opposite the Ian Dipple Lagoon.
Across road from Charis Seafood Market and Kiosk and short stroll to Aqua's dining choices. A great spot for a family vacation and central to many attractions.
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The Grand Apartments - 4˝ star, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Great position, lagoon right out the front and restaurants, cafe and bar right underneath. Great spot on the quiet part of Marine Parade at Labrador.
Apartments
have balconies with shutters so can make almost another room!
Facilities include heated pool and spa, BBQ, sauna, steam
room, gym and games room.
This is a personal favourite spot!
This is a personal favourite spot!
Click here for more information about The Grand Apartments including rates and availability.
- Beaconlea Tower Apartments - 4 star, 2 bedroom apartments and a 3 bedroom penthouse apartment all with Broadwater views.
High rise
apartments on Marine
Parade, the penthouse is certainly very nicely presented. Facilities
include heated pool, half tennis court, BBQ, games room.
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Blue Waters Luxury Holiday Apartments - 4 star, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with air-conditioning. On the quiet part of Marine Parade at Labrador.
Well
positioned, low rise complex. Probably suits more mature
couples or people planning on
getting out and about and not spending too much time in their apartment.
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Crystal Bay Resort - 4 star, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments with air-conditioning. On the quiet part of Marine Parade in Labrador.
Crystal Bay
was great when we stayed there several years ago, and my only comment
would be that the 3 bedroom apartment and I think the 2 bedroom ones
too, have only shutters that separate the small bedroom from the living
space which can cause problems with kids sleeping! But apart
from that an excellent spot and the apartments were well appointed.
Facilities include temparature controlled pool, spa, suana, steam room, bbq and games room.
Facilities include temparature controlled pool, spa, suana, steam room, bbq and games room.
Golf Information
No Golf Courses in Labrador itself. Many courses are within 20 to 25 minutes drive, but worth the drive to!
| Name | Suburb | Travel time | Extra Info |
| Luxury Golf Courses | |||
| Lakelands Golf Course | Merrimac | 25 mins | Usually available for bookings at selected times Monday to Friday only. |
| Palm Meadows Golf Course | Carrara | 15 mins | At Raddisson Resort |
| Royal Pines Resort | Carrara | 15 mins | At Crowne Plaza Royal Pines Resort |
| The Colonial | Robina | 30 mins | |
| The Villa | Nerang | 20 mins | Only takes groups - minimum 12 maximum 32. Can play at night under lights. |
| Hope Island Resort Golf Course | Hope Island | 20 mins | At Hope Island Resort - the only links course in the Gold Coast. |
| The Grand Golf Club | Gilston | 35 mins | Very Exclusive - you'll have to know someone to get in here! |
| Sanctuary Cove Golf Resort | Sanctuary Cove | 25 mins | Two courses - The Palms and The Pines |
| General Golf Courses | |||
| Arundel Hills Country Club | Arundel | 10 mins | Members and Guests only. |
| Parkwood International Golf Club | Parkwood | 10 mins | |
| Emerald Lakes Golf Club | Carrara | 15 mins | 9 holes under lights to 9.30pm each night. |
| Gold Coast Country Club | Helensvale | 15 mins | |
| Helensvale Golf Club | Helensvale | 15 mins | |
| Southport Golf Club | Bundall | 20 mins | |
| Gold Coast Burleigh Golf Club | Miami | 30 mins | |
| Robina Woods Golf Course | Robina | 30 mins | |
| Surfers Paradise Golf Club | Clear Island Waters | 30 mins | |
| The Glades | Robina | 30 mins | Greg Norman designed course |
| 9 Hole Courses | |||
| Lakeside Country Club | Coombabah | 15 mins | |
| Merrimac Golf Course | Merrimac | 25 mins | This isn't a very exciting course - but is very affordable! |
Beach Information
Family
friendly beach at Labrador.
Labrador has beach frontage along Marine Parade. The Ian Dipple Lagoon opposite The Grand Hotel offers safe enclosed swimming. The beach here is also great for the kids and parents. Other facilities near the lagoon include several covered playgrounds, lots of shade, free electric BBQ's, picnic tables, Charis Seafood Kiosk, The Grand Hotel and a short stroll to Aqua for Baskin & Robbins Ice-cream or an X-Coffee!
A local water sports hire company - Shane's Watersports World - operates jet ski hire, parasailing and other water activities from this beach.
The closest ocean surf beach is Main Beach about 10 minutes by car.
Travel Times
Approximate 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.
| 5 minutes | Harbour Town – shopping, cinemas and cafes |
| 10 minutes | Sea World – water and theme park Main Beach – beach and great cafes and restaurants Surfers Paradise – beaches, attractions, restaurants and entertainment |
| 20 minutes | Dreamworld & White Water World – water and theme park Movieworld – theme park Wet ‘n’ Wild – water theme park Australian Outback Adventure – entertainment Broadbeach – beaches, restaurants and entertainment Jupiters Casino – Entertainment and restaurants Pacific Fair – shopping, cinemas, entertainment and cafes |
| 25 minutes | Burleigh Heads – Surfing and beaches |
| 40 minutes | Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Gold Coast Airport – Coolangatta |
| 1 hour 15 minutes | Brisbane Airport Tropical Fruit World – Duranbah |
| 2 hours 20 minutes | Australia Zoo – Beerwah, Sunshine Coast |
Directions for Car Travel
For directions and other information I recommend you use Google Maps Australia. This will open in a new window, select the get 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.
| Labrador not
quite what you are looking for? Other
Broadwater suburbs are Runaway Bay and Southport.
Broadbeach and Main Beach offer luxury hotels and great quality apartments in an ocean beachside setting. Main Beach is quieter than Surfers Paradise. For golfing holidays research Sanctuary Cove, Hope Island, Carrara or Robina. When is the best time to visit? That depends upon what you want to do, when you can come, your budget and what kind of weather you'd prefer! Check out my guide to the best time to visit the Gold Coast. |
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