Coolangatta
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Good Place to Relax,
Pop Culture,
Popular with Locals,
Swim & Snorkel,
Tip - What to See & Do,
Water Sports,
Beach,
Neighborhood
This prosperous suburb has a shared economy with nearby Tweed Heads, and in some ways, with the rest of the coastal region as well. It repeatedly appears in popular culture worldwide, most recently as the setting for fictitious town in 1994’s Muriel's Wedding.
Until recently, Coolangatta played host to the annual Wintersun Festival, a two-week extravaganza celebrating the 1950s and 1960s with free entertainment and attractions each June. The festival included hot rods, restored and remodeled cars, and throwback, revival bands performing era-appropriate music. As of 2010, the festival committee agreed to allow the festival to roam (the fine print dictates that it can no longer be held in the same location for two years in a row), but keep an eye out for its incarnations in Coolangatta, its true home.
All that said, easily the most popular draw to the area is the accessibility to the town's beautiful beaches. While you’re soaking up the sun, be sure to check out the famous shopping centers, protected stretches of rainforest, Dreamworld Theme Park, Sea World, White Water World and the profusion of outfits that offer jet boat and helicopter tours to visitors looking to take in a whole lot of scenery in a short amount of time. There are also a number of all-terrain vehicles and bicycles available for rent for individuals and groups looking to set out on their own.
Latest Reviews
Review by Jeanette T, May 2013
Doing what: Gold Coast Airport Arrival Transfer
Very efficient transport, driver gave us a good impression of the areas around where we we staying. Suggested places of interest to visit. We were very gateful for his information as we are in our seventies and my husband has health issues and is unable to walk any distants.Many thanks for your service. Jeanette
Review by Jan R, April 2013
Doing what: Gold Coast Airport Arrival Transfer
Pick up on time - extremely pleased. Wouldn't hesitate to use Viator again.
Thanks Jan Reed
Review by Jan R, April 2013
Doing what: Gold Coast Airport Departure Transfer
Although flight arrival was late, driver cheerfully looking for us. Wouldn't hesitate to use Viator again. Thank you. Jan Reed
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