Beachcomber Coolangatta

Vacationers pour it into the Gold Coast of Queensland mainly for beaches. With 300 days of sunshine per year, the golden sands of the area make for a beach holiday experience exceptional. But what there is to do in this part of Australia? Read on to find out.

Coolangatta is unique among the Gold Coast stations in that it is right on the border with New South Wales with its twin town of Tweed Heads on the other side. Most holiday makers come for the beaches which are the equal of Surfers Paradise. But Cooly, as it is known to locals, is a city much more relaxed with a host of attractions to offer.

For an overview of the history and wild beauty of the region, will visit the point of danger on the north side of the estuary of the Tweed. The name was given by Captain James Cook because of shoals located approximately 5 miles from the coast. The location offers magnificent views of the coast and ocean. There is also a lighthouse built as a monument on the 200th anniversary of the passage of Cook. Danger Point also has a park that is a popular recreational spot for residents.

If the ocean life is your thing, you can go whale watching during the cold season between June and November. For braver souls, diving with sharks in the Cook Islands is an attractive option. Then there is the fishing and ocean fishing charters and a host of prestigious golf clubs in the area of flight such as the Coolangatta & Tweed Heads Golf Club.

Near Coolangatta Tweed Valley makes a fine jumping point to visit the area in northern New South Wales. Bird watching is a popular activity in the Tweed Valley, and is also home to the Aboriginal Cultural Centre Minjungbal.

Coolangatta is also home to annual events dynamics. For example, Coolangatta is home to the 'Number One Nostalgia Festival in Australia. The festival showcases everything to do with the 50 unions and 60's Rock 'n' Roll, including music, fashion, dance and hotrod cars that were popular at that time. Enjoy free entertainment from more than 100 groups and travel hundreds of market stalls. The 10-day event held in May-June draws about 90,000 visitors each year.

Another benefit is that to Coolangatta as "Gateway to the Gold Coast" is the perfect jumping point for visiting the many attractions nearby. These include the many theme parks in the region. The king of all Dreamworld Theme Park is offering an action-packed adventure for the whole family.

It includes the usual array of rides, including Giant Drop, Tower of Terror, Cyclone Rollercoaster, Wipeout, and the claw. You can meet Bengal tigers at Tiger Island and visit the Australian Wildlife Experience, which houses more than 800 native animals and birds.

Whatever your choice of activity in Coolangatta, you're sure to be happy with the range and quality of hotels in Coolangatta . Among the best hostels are Coolangatta Twin Towns Resort Coolangatta Beachcomber International Resort and the Gold Coast.