Xenia Coolangatta

If you're keen on a beach escape for the weekend, then Coolagatta as the easiest way to access and enjoy the southern end of the Gold Coast. With the airport only 5 minutes from Coolangatta Beach, you can be off the plane, checked in and reclining on your hotel room balcony in under 30 minutes.

This Gold Coast guide has it all. It contains a wide variety of recommendations, including fun activities, delicious eateries and spots for some relaxing down-time. The Gold Coast has so many incredible restaurants and bars, and I’ve named a heap of them on this board. There are tonnes of things to do and see for any kind of vacation in this beautiful city.

This guide has mostly spots to dine, drink and chill out in the southern end of the beautiful Gold Coast. This end of the coast has a more relaxed feel, as opposed to the tourist hotspot closer to Surfers Paradise. With recommendations from Burleigh down to Coolangatta, you’ll feel like a local as you try out these fabulous places.