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Coolangatta

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Beaches · Landmarks · Lighthouses
A wrecked schooner that washed up on shore in 1846 is the namesake for the Coolangatta. Water still plays a big part in the town's fate because the seafood industry supports the town's economy. A thriving fishing fleet keeps the seafood restaurants well stocked with tasty crustaceans and salty delicacies. The city is rife with nostalgia, even celebrating the longing for the past with a festival, the Cooly Rocks Festival. The nostalgic vibe of the place inspired a popular song called "It's Hot in Brisbane, but it's Coolangatta," recorded in 1953. The location was also the setting for Muriel's Wedding when it took the name of the fictional town Porpoise Spit. Add Coolangatta and other destinations to your itinerary using our Australia sightseeing tool, and learn about what to see, what to do, and where to stay.

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    Popular things to do in Coolangatta

    Coolangatta Beach ©
    Beach
    Coolangatta Beach
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Kirra Beach ©
    Beach
    Kirra Beach
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    Duration: 2 hours
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    Duration: 2 hours
    Snapper Rocks ©
    Landmark
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    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Coolangatta

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    Beach
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    Duration: 2 hours
    Holistic Massage Therapies ©
    Spa
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    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
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    Twin Towns Thai Remedial Massage
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    Duration: 1h 30 min
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    Historic Sites in Coolangatta

    Captain Cook Memorial and Lighthouse ©
    Lighthouse
    Captain Cook Memorial and Lighthouse
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Saint Augustine's Catholic Church ©
    Church
    Saint Augustine's Catholic Church
    4.1
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Twin Towns Uniting Church ©
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    Twin Towns Uniting Church
    4.1
    Duration: 30 minutes
    St. Peter's Anglican Church
    Church
    St. Peter's Anglican Church
    3.3
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Side trips from Coolangatta

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    Duration: 2 hours
    Husk Distillers
    Distillery
    Husk Distillers
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    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Spas in Coolangatta

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    Duration: 1h 30 min
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    Wildlife in Coolangatta

    Cooly Dive
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    Where to stay in Coolangatta

    Coolangatta Beach ©
    Look along Marine Parade for the best hotels in Coolangatta--the coastal thoroughfare is home to high-rise hotels and sprawling resorts. Rental apartments along the waterfront offer good options for those staying in town for a few days. Some smaller, simpler hotels can be found farther back from the coast, along residential side streets. You can also stay in Tweed Heads, where you'll find budget-friendly motels ideally located for those on a driving tour of the Gold Coast.
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