Currumbin

Currumbin is a suburb of the Gold Coast, Queensland. For the purpose of this article, this article also includes nearby surrounding suburbs.

Understand

Laid-back beach suburb with trendy cafes.

Get in

Drive south from the Gold Coast CBD via State Route 3.

See

• 1 Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, 27 Millers Drive, ☏ +61 7 5534 1266. Daily 8AM-5PM except Christmas Day. Not as big as Australia Zoo further north but you can see a broad range of native wildlife here. Adults $50, children, $40, families $150. (updated Aug 2018)
• Swell Sculpture Festival. Annual art festival held for 2 weeks in Sep. 

Do

The beaches are crowded most weekends in summer. Flat Rock Park, Currumbin Alley and the Throwers Dr Park all have public barbecues and cooking facilities (namely a sink, tap water and boiling water). Currumbin's main beach and 'The Alley' are patrolled by lifeguards during the week and volunteer lifesavers on weekends. With strong rips common along the main beach, the Alley provides a safer swimming and family option. Even safer again is the inlet on the opposite north side (Palm Beach side) of the Currumbin River.

Currumbin Beach

Scenic lookout. Immediately south of the Air Sea Rescue, behind the swing set is a hidden set of stairs which leads up to a panoramic lookout of Gold Coast beaches and coast. The climb is approximately 200 steps and beware of dawn and dusk - when the eager exercise boot camps are utilising the workout! Consequently the car parking at these times can be difficult. Park down near Throwers Dr Park and enjoy the 5 min walk along the river.

Eat

• 1 Alley's Restaurant- Currumbin R.S.L, 165 Duringan St, ☏ +61 7 5534 7999. Mediterranean influenced dishes. 
• 2 The Boatshed, 2-4 Thrower Dr, ☏ +61 7 5659 1423. Cafe serving modern dishes. Live music on Sundays. 
• 3 The Elephant Rock Cafe, 776 Pacific Parade, ☏ +61 75598 2133. Australian breakfast, lunch and seafood with ocean views. Gluten free and vegan options available. 
• 4 Viking's S.L.S.C, 741 Pacific Parade, ☏ +61 7 5534 2932. Casual alfresco 
• 5 Allure, 136 Duringan St, ☏ +61 7 5525 6006. Classical French fine dining. 

Sleep

• 1 Rocks Resort, 828 Pacific Parade, ☏ +61 7 5534 4466. Self-contained apartments. (updated Aug 2018)

Connect

Post code 4223 represents the area north and west of Flat Rock Creek. South of the creek is classified as Tugun, with a post code of 4224. The eastern side of the M1 highway on the southern side of Currumbin Creek contains residential and industrial areas. Further south is Currumbin Waters, also with the 4223 post code.

Go next

• Palm Beach
• Coolangatta