Top Things to do in Gold Coast
6 Bodies of Water in Gold Coast That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Gold Coast, Australia including Ian Dipple Lagoon, Tallebudgera Creek, Black Swan Lake, Lake Hugh Muntz, Reg Chesters Park, Rotary Park Burleigh.
Restaurants in Gold Coast
1. Ian Dipple Lagoon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By leya192019
The tide is high, the lagoon is full and the sun is shining. After finishing a long walk along the Broadwater, hubby and I decided to cool down with a swim. How refreshing and so much fun. There’s shade, grass and lots of clean sand. Not to mention superb coffee and food. We’re lucky to live within a short stroll and can’t think of a better way to start our day. Perfect for all ages.
2. Tallebudgera Creek
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By KaosandWixi - Alva Beach, Australia
I have been visiting this spot since the early sixties when my relatives used to camp here. It’s one of the few places on the coast now that I regard as relaxing even if it can be tricky to get a park at popular times. The creek runs under the bridge and out to sea. The current can be quite swift at times and does create some holes. If you’re worried though or with young kids you can swim where the Neptunes patrol safely. The Neptunes have been here keeping us safe for as long as I can remember too. Or you can venture over to the lake area. Plenty to do here and lots of space. Swimming, fishing, boating, canoeing and just relaxing all spring to mind. There are good outdoor showers for a rinse and several change rooms. As a bonus the little cafe near the sport and Rec building does the best chips I’ve tasted in a long time. Topped with Maldon sea salt flakes. Also you can walk the picturesque Burleigh Mountain from the other side. Choice of low track - quicker and flatter or the high track- a bit steeper but great views.
3. Black Swan Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Zqxxx
Gold Coast residents have been fighting to save community-owned BSL, a peaceful 2.75 hectare sheltered, remnant of wetlands for the past 6 years after Council voted to fill it in for an overflow carpark for the Turf Club and further development. Through broader community resolve, one acre has been saved by a majority vote at the Council meeting 1/9/20. It is hoped fences will now be removed and everyone can once again enjoy the prolific wildlife, turtles and 70 documented bird species at this rescued water body and bushland habitat. Despite malignment and now smaller with 80% infill completed, mother nature continues to bless us with a beautiful wildlife sanctuary and we are sincerely grateful.
4. Lake Hugh Muntz
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By AndyB-GC - Gold Coast, Australia
Fresh water catchment lake so yay!! no sharks - the streets drain into the lake so some time should be allowed after heavy rain before swimming. There are multiple grassy park accesses from the surrounding streets but you're likely not to notice it if you weren't aware he lake was there. The shallow sandy edges of the lake allow for easy swimming for even the smallest of the kids. The main access at Bel Air Park has a childrens playground but there are no bathroom facilities anywhere nearby
