CURRUMBIN

Currumbin with its picturesque white beaches and sandy creek banks is one of my favourite places to visit. This superb destination have several well located cafes that offer fabulous ocean and creek views. Currumbin is a suburb on the Gold Coast, a one hour and 40 minutes drive from Brisbane southern suburbs. To get there, drive along the Pacific Motorway and exit at 93 or 95 to arrive at Currumbin.

Currumbin has several popular hot spots; the  Currumbin Alley, the Sandy Bay, The Curumbin Rock , Wildlife Sanctuary and the Currumbin Rock Pools and Mt Cougal National Park located further down the creek.

The Bay is a cracking place for a little sunbathing and swimming. Children are easily entertained by the reasonable sized playground and shallow waters of the bay area. The park amenities include public toilets towards the edge of the lagoon, and contain changing rooms. 

Looking towards the Gold Coast from the far north beach

Located on the northside of the lagoon is a fairly decent cafe providing outside seating for people to relax and enjoy the fresh ocean breeze and the scenery of the bay.

Around the bend of the bay is a delightful boardwalk that winds its way through the mangroves and the sandy creek bank.

High tide is when this boardwalk is at its most spectacular. Fish can be seen swimming in the clear water of the mangrove forest. 

The boardwalk also has special built shelters for fishing enthusiasts. These shelters are also great places to rest and admire the placid creek and the surrounding wildlife activity.

Venture down the Currumbin Creek and you will find a place that hires out boats, canoes and kayaks for a few hours. Next to the boat hire store is a reasonably price cafe that is ideal for a quick bite and a nice coffee or a thick shake!

A popular swimming spot for locals and tourist is the Currumbin Valley Rock Pools.

The Rock Pool is located along Currumbin Creek Road at the intersection of Reynolds Road. If time permits travel further to the end of the road and you will find Mt Cougal National Park. Explore the old Saw Mill and the Currumbin Natural Rockslide.

The Currumbin Alley is a popular surf break often crowded throughout the day. Located at the mouth of the Currumbin Creek, it offers a great place for longboard surfing.