Name: Coolangatta Visitor Information Centre
Address: Marine Parade, Coolangatta QLD 4225 (near Coolangatta Beachfront)
Phone: (07) 5599 2000
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (7 days; seasonal variations)
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Coolangatta / Southern Gold Coast / Border Region
The centre is staffed by trained volunteers and provides comprehensive information for beaches, surf breaks, accommodation, dining, transport, events, hinterland touring and cross‑border travel.
What Area It Caters For
1. Coolangatta Beach and Foreshore (Primary Area)
- Coolangatta Beach
- Marine Parade parks and walking paths
- Beachfront markets and community events
- Swimming zones and surf safety information
- Local cafés, eateries and beachfront dining
2. Greenmount and Rainbow Bay
- Greenmount Beach (family‑friendly swimming)
- Rainbow Bay (calm waters and scenic views)
- Walking tracks connecting beaches and headlands
- Surf clubs and beachfront facilities
3. Snapper Rocks and the Superbank (Major Surf Coverage)
- World‑famous Superbank surf break
- Snapper Rocks surfing precinct
- Major surfing events including the Gold Coast Pro
- Surf schools, board hire and surf safety advice
4. Point Danger and Tweed Border Precinct
- Point Danger Lookout and Captain Cook Memorial
- Panoramic views over Coolangatta and Tweed Heads
- Walking tracks and whale‑watching vantage points
- Cross‑border visitor information for Tweed Heads and NSW attractions
5. Kirra Beach and Kirra Precinct
- Kirra Beach surf breaks
- Kirra Hill Lookout
- Local cafés, restaurants and boutique shops
- Family‑friendly parks and recreation areas
6. Tugun and Bilinga (Southern Coastal Link)
- Tugun Beach and foreshore parks
- Bilinga Beach and quiet swimming areas
- Access to Gold Coast Airport
- Local dining and community amenities
7. Tweed Heads and Northern NSW (Extended Support)
- Tweed Heads CBD and harbour precinct
- Jack Evans Boat Harbour
- Fingal Head Lighthouse and Dreamtime Beach
- Access to Kingscliff, Cabarita Beach and Pottsville
- Cross‑border touring routes and regional maps
8. Gold Coast Hinterland (Extended Touring Support)
- Springbrook National Park
- Lamington National Park
- Waterfalls, lookouts and rainforest walks
- Nature‑based touring and scenic drives
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps
- Brochures for Coolangatta, Kirra, Rainbow Bay, Tweed Heads and Gold Coast attractions
- Advice on beaches, surfing, swimming and coastal recreation
- Recommendations for cafés, dining, accommodation and family activities
- Guidance on theme parks, tours and transport options
- Information on walking tracks, lookouts and nature‑based activities
- Event information for Coolangatta and southern Gold Coast region
- Weather, tide, surf safety and marine condition updates
- Cross‑border travel information for NSW attractions and touring routes
Summary
The Coolangatta Visitor Information Centre is the accredited tourism hub for the southern Gold Coast and border region. It supports travellers exploring Coolangatta Beach, Greenmount, Rainbow Bay, Snapper Rocks, Kirra, Tugun, Bilinga, Point Danger and Tweed Heads. With strong links to world‑class surf breaks, beaches, dining, events, cross‑border touring and hinterland nature experiences, it is an essential starting point for discovering the southern Gold Coast and northern NSW coastline.