The Gold Coast of Queensland is a place known for its spectacular beaches. About seventy kilometers of sand and sun are the reason why, along with warm water for any day you'd like to go for a swim. In fact, the water hits its "chill point" at 19 degrees C. It doesn't take much to understand the draw of the beach here, nor why tourists pour in to the Gold Coast every year for a little relaxation.
Here's why the beaches have always been so popular.
Surfing
In New South Wales the beaches at Duranbah are known for their terrific surf, as are the northern spots like TOS (The Other Side) on South Stradbroke Island. The reef breaks on the Gold Coast are world famous, places like Snapper Rocks and even Burleigh Heads, where the rights seem to go on for kilometres with every ride. Every year from February to March you'll see some of the top surfers in the world come and battle for a championship trophy at these point breaks in one of the ASP tour meets.
Then again, if you're the type of surfer who will happily compromise on wave quality for a greatly reduced crowd, just make your way to the beach breaks. An amazing, virtually endless stretch of beach breaks cover the Gold Coast including places like Kirra and Surfers Paradise, which are justifiably famous. Then there are the lesser known spots like Main Beach, Tugan, Mermaid Beach, Miami and Nobby's Beach. While crowds fill the point breaks and you wait in line for a wave, the beach breaks just sit and glisten in the sun, unridden waves crashing on shore all day long.
It isn't hard to figure out why so many Aussie surf champions honed their skills in these parts, legendary riders like Parko, Mick Fanning and Dean Morrison.
Swimming And Getting A Sun Tan
In a place where it's warm and sunny so many days out of the year, you have endless chances for tanning and swimming, as the water temperature is always comfortable. If it's chilly sometimes in winter, that is just in the mornings. Meanwhile, it's normal to see tanners on their beach towels every single day of the year, even during July and August, the peak winter months in Australia. Considering average temperatures are around twenty degrees C in winter, it's not surprising.
Then there's the temperature in the ocean. There are some nights when the water is considerably warmer than the air, making night swims quite comfortable if you're so inclined, though you better have a blanket waiting on the beach!
Considering there are about ten to twenty meters of sand from ocean to street on almost every Gold Coast beach, the tanning, surfing, swimming, running and kite surfing are truly a pleasure. Usually, there are spots for picnics, barbecuing or a little beach volleyball, too. It's not surprising that the beaches are one of the biggest tourist attractions themselves.
Here's why the beaches have always been so popular.
Surfing
In New South Wales the beaches at Duranbah are known for their terrific surf, as are the northern spots like TOS (The Other Side) on South Stradbroke Island. The reef breaks on the Gold Coast are world famous, places like Snapper Rocks and even Burleigh Heads, where the rights seem to go on for kilometres with every ride. Every year from February to March you'll see some of the top surfers in the world come and battle for a championship trophy at these point breaks in one of the ASP tour meets.
Then again, if you're the type of surfer who will happily compromise on wave quality for a greatly reduced crowd, just make your way to the beach breaks. An amazing, virtually endless stretch of beach breaks cover the Gold Coast including places like Kirra and Surfers Paradise, which are justifiably famous. Then there are the lesser known spots like Main Beach, Tugan, Mermaid Beach, Miami and Nobby's Beach. While crowds fill the point breaks and you wait in line for a wave, the beach breaks just sit and glisten in the sun, unridden waves crashing on shore all day long.
It isn't hard to figure out why so many Aussie surf champions honed their skills in these parts, legendary riders like Parko, Mick Fanning and Dean Morrison.
Swimming And Getting A Sun Tan
In a place where it's warm and sunny so many days out of the year, you have endless chances for tanning and swimming, as the water temperature is always comfortable. If it's chilly sometimes in winter, that is just in the mornings. Meanwhile, it's normal to see tanners on their beach towels every single day of the year, even during July and August, the peak winter months in Australia. Considering average temperatures are around twenty degrees C in winter, it's not surprising.
Then there's the temperature in the ocean. There are some nights when the water is considerably warmer than the air, making night swims quite comfortable if you're so inclined, though you better have a blanket waiting on the beach!
Considering there are about ten to twenty meters of sand from ocean to street on almost every Gold Coast beach, the tanning, surfing, swimming, running and kite surfing are truly a pleasure. Usually, there are spots for picnics, barbecuing or a little beach volleyball, too. It's not surprising that the beaches are one of the biggest tourist attractions themselves.
About the Author:
Damian Papworth really enjoys living on and promoting the Gold Coast. He recently investigated Gold Coast Hotels Australia for your benefit. A holiday express hotel is invariably a good option.
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