Originally this suburb was the site for the Bundall Sugar Plantation. Later the land was sub-divided and used for dairy farming.
Now, the suburb is a major site for city landmarks – the Gold Coast Arts Centre which features a theatre, art gallery and arts café is the largest regional arts and entertainment complex in regional Australia.
Gold Coast City Council has a major administrative centre and corporate offices are situated in a cluster. Evandale Sculpture Walk near Gold Coast Art Centre gets you outside and art loving. The Historic Museum is open on the first Sunday of the month March to November at Elliott Street.
Gold Coast Turf Club – the scene for Magic Millions and the Carlton Prime Minister’s Cup draws international crowds.
Head further north to reach major shopping warehouses and furniture stores. Australia’s first purpose direct outlet shopping centre at Biggera Waters. A fishing platform close to Biggera creek offers the chance for some low-stress contemplation.
Location: Central.
Orientation: 3km to Surfers Paradise and to the residential island of Chevron.
