A leading dining, events and entertainment centre, major shopping centres, a casino and the new convention centre is based in this precinct.
Broadbeach was significant to the Kombumerri people with the remnants of Aboriginal burial grounds, middens and feasting areas in the estuary area close to Little Tallebudgera Creek. During World War II, sand dunes became a resource but rutile mining ceased more than 50 years ago.
The place still holds beauty - it’s still a gathering place but now with feasting and conversation at sophisticated outdoor cafes and restaurants. Pacific Fair is one of Australia’s largest shopping centres with cinemas and eating areas.
Broadbeach Mall is the focus for an exciting calendar of events - blues, opera, food festivals and fireworks. There’s also major shopping centres including the Oasis.
Explore hundreds of shopping outlets, take a monorail to Conrad Jupiters for restaurants and entertainment, or focus on the beach dominated by the Kurrawa Surf Club, site of the Australian surf life saving titles.
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre is located here close to the highway and there’s also cabaret shows in this area.
The Lantern Markets are popular September to May and beach front markets are held at Kurrawa Park on the first and third Sunday of the month.
Cascade Gardens is a favourite family picnic site and there’s great fitness circuits on the beachfront Kurrawa Park while Albert Park in Broadbeach Waters has a central lake with bike and walking tracks. www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks
So many good times have been shared here for centuries. Make your mark on history.
Location: Central.
Orientation: 3km South of Surfers Paradise, 82km from Brisbane, Palm Beach and Currumbin to the south.
