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SPLASHING<br />
AROUND<br />
the still waters on Tallebudgera<br />
Creek estuary. Local parents use<br />
Tallebudgera’s protected areas<br />
to introduce their children to<br />
water safety.<br />
BURLEIGH HEADS This gently<br />
curving beach is protected and<br />
offers magical views north to<br />
Surfers Paradise from Burleigh<br />
Headland. Distinctive pines and<br />
pandanus palms frame the beach<br />
and make the perfect place to<br />
cool off from strong midday sun.<br />
Burleigh Headland National Park<br />
follows the coastline. In times<br />
past, Aboriginal tribes feasted at<br />
the headland and modern day<br />
travellers will still be stunned by<br />
its natural beauty. Famous for its<br />
tubular Burleigh Barrel waves,<br />
the beach is the venue for major<br />
surfing tournaments. There are two<br />
surf clubs, & a nearby shopping<br />
precinct.<br />
BROADBEACH It is known for its<br />
wide expanse of sandy beaches<br />
and adjoining parkland with<br />
picnic areas and playgrounds.<br />
Surf life saving is a focus on this<br />
fabulous beach which has been<br />
the home of the Australian Surf<br />
Life Saving Championships for 10<br />
years. There’s a vibrant shopping<br />
and dining precinct and mall<br />
within metres of the beach area<br />
and regular beachfront craft<br />
markets on the first & third<br />
Sundays of each month.<br />
passing Narrowneck where an<br />
artificial reef has been created to<br />
protect the expanse of sand from<br />
big surf. Stop for refreshments at<br />
the historic Main Beach bathing<br />
pavillion or the Southport Surf Life<br />
Saving Club.<br />
THE SPIT A magnificent open<br />
ocean beach north of Main Beach.<br />
Walk out along the 500m sand<br />
pumping jetty, go diving near<br />
the wreck of the Scottish Prince.<br />
Federation Walk meanders through<br />
littoral rainforest.<br />
SOUTHPORT BROADWATER<br />
The protected waters of the<br />
Southport Broadwater are a<br />
hive of activity with cruises, jet<br />
skis, parasailing. Motor out to<br />
the Pacific Ocean for the day or<br />
take a sunset canal cruise. There<br />
are major marinas in the area<br />
including Southport Yacht Club,<br />
Mariners Cove, Marina Mirage,<br />
Palazzo Versace and further<br />
upstream at Runaway Bay, Hope<br />
Island, Hope Harbour, Sanctuary<br />
Cove and <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Marina.<br />
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SURFERS PARADISE Situated at<br />
the head of Cavill Mall, the very<br />
heart of Surfers Paradise. Sit back<br />
relax and take in the sights.<br />
MAIN BEACH Popular for early<br />
morning walks <strong>–</strong> try the scenic<br />
path from Surfers Paradise north
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