Swing into golf
This northern Gold Coast suburb is close to Helensvale and Parkwood, known for their leafy environs and walkways flanked with gum trees.
A private country club with golf and sports facilties sets the scene. Arundel is a base to access courses at Parkwood or major shopping centres at Biggera Waters, Arundel or on the coast at Southport.
Coombabah Lake Conservation Park and the Ivan Gibbs Wetlands Reserve provide walkways and bike trails. www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks
Location: North.
Orientation: Close to Ashmore. Around 12km to Surfers Paradise and 68km to Brisbane in the north.
Harbourtown - within easy access