Palm Beach Accommodation
The accommodation in Palm Beach comes in a number of options, luxury Hi-rise apartments to budget style Motels, including beach front houses right on the beach. In addition there are two Tourist Parks which feature caravan, cabin and camping sites.
There are also rental options where you can rent an older style beachfront cottage with all the charm associated with the beach shacks of the fifties; however this type of accommodation isn't for everyone. Many prefer the luxury of hi-rise holiday where they can enjoy views of the whole coastline.
One great thing about staying at Palm Beach is that you are never very far from the beach; at worst a five minute walk to safe patrolled bathing areas, there are five patrolled swimming areas;
- South Palm Beach Tower 13
- Seventh Ave Tower 14 (south)
- Pacific Beach Tower 15 (Central)
- Tallebudgera Beach Tower 16 (north)
- Tallebudgera Creek Tower 17 (north)
Palm Beach has won the cleanest beach in Australia twice and with good reason, the emphasis here is residential, and the local community is keen to keep the locality clean and tidy, which translates to a great experience for visitors.
The early days
Travelling to Palm Beach 80 years ago was a very different story then today, there was no defined roads, most travelled by horse and cart or coach along this long stretch of beach till they had to cross Tallebudgera Creek.
Even today there are still properties on the beachfront that were built around this period and are fondly called beach shacks. Some of these are available for holiday accommodation as stated previously, If only the walls could talk what an account they would tell about long hot summer holidays on the beach.
While staying here you must take a walk into the past along Jefferson Lane and see these beach shacks first hand, these old timber and fibro homes standing wedged between luxury beachfront homes along this laneway, before they are replaced by modern luxury dwellings. It's matter of time and this history will be gone forever.
Palm Beach Easy Access to Gold Coast Hinterland
To the west are views of the Hinterland, this is one of a few Gold Coast beachside suburbs that is purposefully built to enjoy the Gold Coast Hinterland mountain views. From the elevated floors of some building you will be able to see Springbrook Plateau and the twin peaks of Mount Cougal, all directly behind this beachside suburb.
After you have had enough of the taking beach walks and surfing the waves it's time to visit the Hinterland, easily accessed from Palm Beach. There are a number of scenic drives that will take you to tranquil rock pools and pristine rainforest, a wonderful addition to your Palm Beach family holiday.
Seven reason to visit Palm Beach
- Queensland cleanest beach
- A variety of accommodation
- Plenty of cafes, restaurants and Surf Clubs in the locality
- Easy access to the beach wherever you stay in Palm Beach
- The Pacific Motorway M1 is easily accessible from Palm Beach Avenue
- Gold Coast Airport around 7-10 minutes
- Scenic drives and lookouts in the Gold Coast Hinterland only minutes away
Recreational Areas
This locality boasts two of the most popular recreational areas on the Gold Coast; these locations are not only family friendly but also dog friendly.
- Tallebudgera Beach and Creek
- Palm Beach Parklands
Tallebudgera Creek recreational area sits in the shadow of Burleigh Headland National Park, with the gorgeous green waters of Tallebudgera Creek flowing out into the Coral Sea. Here at this spot you can bring the whole family enjoy a swim at a patrolled beach while another one of your party can take the family dog for an off leash run and swim.
Palm Beach Parklands offers many options, smooth lagoon environment with Tarrabora Bushland Reserve and Beree Badalla Boardwalk through the mangroves. It's also a popular spot for families' to picnic on the beach of Currumbin Estuary, with the Pirate Ship Playground to keep the little ones entertained.
There are areas where you can exercise your dog off leash at Palm Beach Parklands but read the signage carefully there are penalties, these areas are patrolled regularly by Council inspectors.
Cafes and Restaurants
Palm Beach fits the bill when it comes to places to eat; featuring quite a few cafes that serve reasonable priced meals for breakfast and lunch. However some will be closed by mid afternoon, so plan your evening meal carefully. The areas also four sports clubs some with weekend entertainment to satisfy your evening activities...
If you are planning a trip to Australia's Gold Coast take a look at Palm Beach, especially if you are looking for a laid-back break away from the hustle and bustle of the northern end of the Gold Coast. If you want to experience the Gold Coast nightlife it's only a few kilometres up the road.
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