A beautiful creek and a must see from both sides. A lovely walk all around the creek as well. Great…read moreplace for a dip after a hot walk too.

Sun, sun, sun! Swim and enjoy the beautiful warm water. Fish are swimming up the river and people…read moreare paddling on a variety of boats. The sand is so white and the shaded area has picnic tables for the sun conscious. There are excellent change areas near the grass. Change areas just for changing and then a toilet area with showers. All the a entities are well looked after. This is a very popular area but very safe for young families. There is quite a pull in the river current to be aware of. However the beach area is patrolled by lifeguards and there flags indicating the conditions of the water.

The beach is a long beach which isn't patrolled. It is a beach for board riders and late night…read morewalkers. The beach goes all the way up to Elephant Rock and the famous Viking Restaurant.

Such a fantastic playground in an ideal location in Broadbeach. Regular swings, a merry-go-round…read moreswing, super fun slides, sand pits, sway tables, imaginative play areas, little water components and lots of soft areas to run around and be a kid. Good shade, seating, good bathroom facilities, right by the beach and the Oasis Shopping Centre, not far from good coffee at No Name Lane and there's even street parking and a grilling area nearby. Heaven for a parent of kids under the age of 6 or 7. Very happy to have discovered this excellent free resource in Broadbeach.

I used to go to this park as a kid and it's just overwhelming how many things you can do there…read more Even to this day I go there all the time after the beach. The massive swing is wicked and there's massive slides with it. If your going to go have fun at a park and don't like crowds or having to pay then this is the best choice for all ages.

With a name like 'Palm Beach' one would probably expect to find it a lot rowdier than it actually…read moreis. In fact, this particular beach, for its location, turn out to be rather quiet and unassuming, which is probably a good thing if you are actually looking for such a beach. Then again, I did happen to turn up here in winter so there is that. Still, compared with the other beaches along this stretch of coast, this would be one to preference if you don't particularly appreciate the crowds.

In a pocket just past Burleigh Heads is a stretch of beach that appeals to dog lovers (and owners)…read moreand families alike. Palm Beach is a dog-friendly beach and a prime spot for off-leash beach frivolity for your canine. Similarly, there's an inlet with relatively calm water for kids to swim in. Pack a picnic, shade-giving umbrella, a good book and while the day away at the water's edge. Oh, and if you're a keen plane spotter, this beach is prime position for seeing many of the jets landing and taking off from Cooloongatta Airport.

While this beach is still on the Gold coast, it was certainly a lot quieter than many of the other…read morebeaches further along. In a way I guess that is why I sort of preferred this one, particularly since it isn't all that far from Coolangatta. Anyway, it was a nice beach, and the certainly do get some pretty good views of the Gold Coast from here as well. Also, there are a few nice places around here as well, and being close to the airport is also definitely helpful.

It may not be spelled the same but I had to visit the beach that shares my name…read more I parked at one end and walked to Coolangatta. Plenty of beautiful photo opportunities and a terrific shaded gazebo to take in the view. Slap on the sunscreen though as it seems you are urged to get a tan. Most benches were located in direct sunlight. One section is undergoing restoration to the grounds with the path fenced either side to keep you wandering off. Again in full sunlight.