Guidebook for Coolangatta
Drinks & Nightlife
This place is perfect in the afternoon for a beer or glass of wine to watch the surfers. While there are other surf clubs closer to the unit, this is by far my favourite.
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Rainbow Bay Surf Club Bar
2 Snapper Rocks RdThis place is perfect in the afternoon for a beer or glass of wine to watch the surfers. While there are other surf clubs closer to the unit, this is by far my favourite.
The perfect place if you're up for some live music.
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The Coolangatta Hotel
Marine ParadeThe perfect place if you're up for some live music.
Bin 72
72-80 Marine ParadeA nice wine bar/restaurant with gorgeous beach views.
Food Scene
A cute little place with good service and good coffee. It's less than a five minute walk from the unit.
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The Black Sheep Espresso Baa
72 Marine ParadeA cute little place with good service and good coffee. It's less than a five minute walk from the unit.
What I think is one of the best restaurants in town. The service and food is fantastic, and the coffee is probably the best that you get in town.
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Bellakai
82 Marine ParadeWhat I think is one of the best restaurants in town. The service and food is fantastic, and the coffee is probably the best that you get in town.
A nice and casual place for a coffee or a drink. There is a good view from the lookout also.
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Cafe Dbar, Coolangatta
275 Boundary StA nice and casual place for a coffee or a drink. There is a good view from the lookout also.
A very good thai restaurant only about a five minute walk from the unit. Be sure to book on the weekends as it gets very busy.
Sunshine Thai Restaurant
152 Griffith StA very good thai restaurant only about a five minute walk from the unit. Be sure to book on the weekends as it gets very busy.
Essentials
Very cheap and a very short walk from the unit to by groceries. There is a Woolworths in the same shopping mall for items that are not provided by ALDI.
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ALDI Coolangatta
6 Marine ParadeVery cheap and a very short walk from the unit to by groceries. There is a Woolworths in the same shopping mall for items that are not provided by ALDI.
Sightseeing
It's not far, but there is a bit of a steep climb to get there... The views from here are well worth it.
Kirra Hill Community and Cultural Centre
1 Garrick StIt's not far, but there is a bit of a steep climb to get there... The views from here are well worth it.
Everything Else
One of my favourite beaches of all time, and a great place for a BBQ. From the unit, it is about a 15-20 minute stroll along the beach. Free public BBQs are provided.
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Rainbow Beach
One of my favourite beaches of all time, and a great place for a BBQ. From the unit, it is about a 15-20 minute stroll along the beach. Free public BBQs are provided.
A cool and funky place with a beer garden and healthy meals, in direct view from the unit's balcony. A great place, although service can be dysfunctional when they get busy.
Sunhouse
39 McLean StA cool and funky place with a beer garden and healthy meals, in direct view from the unit's balcony. A great place, although service can be dysfunctional when they get busy.
Shopping
Cooly Liquor
72 Marine ParadeThe local bottle shop. Closes 9pm weekdays, 10pm on weekends, and 8pm on Sundays.
The best fish and chips in town, this place is always busy. It is located in a nice area, opposite the Tweed River. It is too far to walk from the unit however, so only suitable for those with a car.
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Scales Seafoods
47 Kennedy DrThe best fish and chips in town, this place is always busy. It is located in a nice area, opposite the Tweed River. It is too far to walk from the unit however, so only suitable for those with a car.
Healthy House
72-80 Marine ParadeFor those who enjoy healthy and organic foods.