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Brisbane Beaches, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast
(Brisbane, Queensland - QLD, Australia AU)



The Brisbane area is home to some of the world's most stunning, clean, sandy beaches and uninterrupted coastlines, many of which are close to Brisbane city centre. To the north of Brisbane, the world-famous Sunshine Coast runs for more than 70 km / 44 miles from the top of Bribie Island to the north of Noosa, and to the south of Brisbane, the Gold Coast stretches 35 km / 22 miles between Surfers' Paradise and the New South Wales (NSW) border.

Both of these coastal areas are within easy driving distance of Brisbane city centre, attracting locals, visitors and tourists staying in Brisbane. The spacious beaches in Brisbane are the perfect place to relax, sunbathe or swim, and many of Brisbane's beaches regularly feature strong waves, making them popular for surfing.




Brisbane's stunning Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast beaches have excellent facilities, and these include beachside restaurants, street cafés, wine bars, water sports, sailing, beach games, surfing, outdoor picnic tables, barbecue facilities and seasonal beach events. Many beach inspectors regularly patrol Brisbane's glorious beaches during the summer months and a number of friendly volunteer lifesavers are often on-hand during the weekends.

The beaches of Brisbane and nearby areas, combined with sheltered, clear bathing waters - which are ideal for scuba diving and snorkelling, have always been one of the major tourist attractions in Brisbane.

Brisbane's main central beaches are in the following order from north to south:

• Sandgate Beach - Flinders Parade, Sandgate, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), Australia AU
• Nudgee Beach - Fortitude Street, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), Australia AU

Brisbane's Sunshine Coast beaches are in the following order from north to south:

• Noosa National Park - Sunshine Coast, Queensland (QLD), Australia AU
• Sunshine Beach - Sunshine Coast, Queensland (QLD), Australia AU
• Peregian Beach - Sunshine Coast, Queensland (QLD), Australia AU
• Coolum Beach - Sunshine Coast, Queensland (QLD), Australia AU
• Marcoola Beach - Sunshine Coast, Queensland (QLD), Australia AU
• Mudjimba Beach - Sunshine Coast, Queensland (QLD), Australia AU
• Maroochydore Beach - Sunshine Coast, Queensland (QLD), Australia AU
• Alexandra Headland - Sunshine Coast, Queensland (QLD), Australia AU
• Mooloolaba Beach - Sunshine Coast, Queensland (QLD), Australia AU
• Kawana Waters - Sunshine Coast, Queensland (QLD), Australia AU

Brisbane's Gold Coast beaches are in the following order from north to south:

• Main Beach - Gold Coast, Queensland (QLD), Australia AU
• Surfers' Paradise Beach - Gold Coast, Queensland (QLD), Australia AU
• BroadBeach - Gold Coast, Queensland (QLD), Australia AU
• Mermaid Beach - Gold Coast, Queensland (QLD), Australia AU
• Nobby Beach - Gold Coast, Queensland (QLD), Australia AU
• Miami Beach - Gold Coast, Queensland (QLD), Australia AU
• Palm Beach - Gold Coast, Queensland (QLD), Australia AU
• Currumbin Beach - Gold Coast, Queensland (QLD), Australia AU

Here is some further information about Brisbane's most popular central beaches:

Brisbane Beaches: Nudgee Beach - Fortitude Street, Nudgee Beach, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4014, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3267 7811
The scenic Nudgee Beach, with stunning views across Moreton Bay, is one of Brisbane's most lively beaches. Popular for sunbathing, swimming, walking, jogging, cycling and fishing, other attractions at Nudgee Beach include a large amount of wildlife, such as waterfowl and many colourful, native birds.
Brisbane beach open: daily - 24 hours
Brisbane beach admission: free

Brisbane Beaches: Sandgate Beach - Flinders Parade, Sandgate, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4107, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3221 8411
Sandgate Beach is situated to the south of central Brisbane and is home to a traditional seaside resort, with coastal walking trails, seaside shops and an attractive sandy beach, edged by shops and street cafés.
Brisbane beach open: daily - 24 hours
Brisbane beach admission: free


Here is some further information about Brisbane's nearby Sunshine Coast beaches:

Brisbane Beaches: Noosa National Park - Sunshine Coast, Queensland (QLD), Australia
Tel: +61 (0)7 5479 1566
Noosa National Park is home to a series of classic right-hand breaks, creating large waves and strong currents. This area of the Sunshine Coast has exceptional waves and Noosa National Park is one of the most popular areas nearby Brisbane for surfing, with many charming bays and secluded beach areas.
Brisbane beach open: daily - 24 hours
Brisbane beach admission: free

Brisbane Beaches: Coolum Beach - David Low Way, Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast, Queensland (QLD), 4573, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 5479 1566
Coolum Beach is one of the most spectacular beaches on the Sunshine Coast and is a fairly undeveloped beach area, within easy driving distance of central Brisbane. Popular with families and young children, Coolum Beach has exceptional beach facilities and is the perfect spot for sunbathing, swimming and playing beach games. Other attractions close to Coolum Beach include numerous shops, cafés and coastal walks.
Brisbane beach open: daily - 24 hours
Brisbane beach admission: free

Brisbane Beaches: Maroochydore Beach - Sunshine Coast, Queensland (QLD), Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 5479 1566
Maroochydore Beach, in the Maroochy area of the Sunshine Coast, features a golden beach, good surfing and some excellent restaurants and nightclubs. There are also a number of large high-rise hotels and apartments in the Maroochy area, making this a popular seaside resort.
Brisbane beach open: daily - 24 hours
Brisbane beach admission: free

Brisbane Beaches: Alexandra Headland - Sunshine Coast, Queensland (QLD), Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 5479 1566
Alexandra Headland is home to rocky point-breaks, creating strong waves, which are ideal for surfing. This relaxed area of the Sunshine Coast regularly attracts surfers from the surrounding area.
Brisbane beach open: daily - 24 hours
Brisbane beach admission: free

Brisbane Beaches: Mooloolaba Beach - Melrose Parade, Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast, Queensland (QLD), 4558, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 5479 1566
Mooloolaba Beach is a particularly secluded and sheltered beach, with golden sand and clear blue waters. Close to Brisbane, Mooloolaba Beach is popular for swimming, snorkelling and fishing.
Brisbane beach open: daily - 24 hours
Brisbane beach admission: free


Here is some further information about Brisbane's nearby Gold Coast beaches:

Brisbane Beaches: Main Beach - Gold Coast, Queensland (QLD), Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 5538 4419
Main Beach, at the top of the Australian Gold Coast, is situated in Southport, a large coastal resort sheltered by the sandbar known as The Spit. This tends to be a quieter beach area than the nearby Surfers' Paradise and the large Australian Fair Shopping Centre on Scarborough Street has become the heart of the Southport region.
Brisbane beach open: daily - 24 hours
Brisbane beach admission: free

Brisbane Beaches: Surfers' Paradise - Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland (QLD), 4217, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 5538 4419
Surfers' Paradise is a magnificent, world-class seaside area and is one of the most popular beach resorts in Queensland. This area of the Gold Coast was first developed in 1965 and has never looked back, with large hotels, cafés, restaurants, shopping malls, lively nightspots and nearby theme parks. Attracting surfers from Brisbane and throughout the world, Surfers' Paradise also features a vast golden beach, with excellent facilities.
Brisbane beach open: daily - 24 hours
Brisbane beach admission: free

Brisbane Beaches: Broadbeach - Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach, Gold Coast, Queensland (QLD), 4281, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 5538 4419
Broadbeach is situated between Surfers' Paradise and Burleigh Heads, to the south of Brisbane. Most famous for its enormous casino complex, the Conrad Jupiters Casino was the first legal casino in Queensland and features more than 100 gaming tables, Broadbeach is also home to a monorail trail, shopping centres and many large surfing competitions.
Brisbane beach open: daily - 24 hours
Brisbane beach admission: free

 
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