Surf Carnivals and Surf Life Saving

COVID-19 Pandemic & This Website

The COVID-19 Pandemic has had a huge impact on local Gold Coast businesses, which rely heavily on visitors from Queensland, interstate and overseas.

During this time, it is hard to keep the website fully up to date with all the changes.  In the meantime here are some resources for visitors. Our main booking partners for hotels and for tours, tickets, theme parks and activities are keeping everything up to date, so please use those resources in the meantime.

Travel Information for Queensland Visitors - Queensland Tourist Safety Information - regularly updated, official website.

COVID-19 FAQ's For Activities, Tours, Cruises & Theme Park Tickets - General Ticket & Pass FAQs and COVID-19 Travel Update.

Thank you for your understanding and patience at this really difficult time.

Annie Rettie Gold Coast Australia Travel Tips - Owner

The importance of Lifesavers, Surf Carnivals and Swimming Between The Flags.

Surf Lifesaver Patrol Tower in the Gold Coast Beach Information Gold Coast Queensland Surf Life Saving Surf Carnivals Beach Safety Tips

Surf lifesaving and beach safety are a huge part of Australian culture.

The surf lifesaver patrol towers are a visual icon along the highly popular Queensland beach areas.  

On the Gold Coast we are reminded of the importance of this mostly voluntary service almost every day.

Surf life savers save lives on our beaches every day

As a visitor to the Gold Coast, always SWIM BETWEEN THE FLAGS - yes I am shouting that one at you!

The surf life saver flags to swim between are the red and yellow ones like in this picture.  

In addition there are different coloured flags to give you an indication of the conditions in the water.

Know what the different flags mean.  If in doubt read the board or ask one of the surf lifesavers on Duty.

These "surf-life-savers-in-training" practice their skills and drills and compete in inter club carnivals.  There are also State and National competitions held in January through to March each year.  

It is a very unique Australian experience to see these competitions on the beach.

Find Out More About Gold Coast Life Saving and Carnivals?

These open in a new window for your convenience.

Queensland Surf Life Saving website with full information about everything to do with Surf Life Saving.

Surf Carnivals - information on what you will see, link to the local calendar and also how to get involved.

Beach Safety Tips from Surf Life Saving Australia - great overview.  I highly recommend ALL visitors read this.

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