Tweed Heads
Tweed Heads is as far north as you can get in NSW, with the town abutting the Queensland border, and turning into Coolangatta on the other side, with both known as the Twin Towns.
The major clubs that service the Tweed Heads district are the Twin Towns Services Club, Tweed Heads Bowls Club and Seagulls club. The area is easily accessed by air through the Gold Coast airport at Coolangatta which is only a short distance away. The Pacific Highway runs right through the town and there are regular coach services and it is very convenient for the drive market.
Whilst at Tweed Heads you should take time to explore the picturesque Tweed River, where you can see plenty of wildlife. Popular activities along the river include canoeing, fishing and kayaking. You can also hire a boat so that you can explore the river on your own for a relaxing day.
Whilst the area is a hotbed of activity, with tourism, shopping, surfing and some of the fastest residential growth in the state, this activity is nothing compared to the fireworks of some 20 million years ago, when volcanic action resulted in the largest caldera (volcanic rim) in the southern hemisphere.
Coolangatta
Coolangatta is Queensland's most southerly coastal town. Located on the border, near its twin town of Tweed Heads, Coolangatta is approximately 100 kilometres south of Brisbane and is the perfect spot to enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle with the excitement of Surfers Paradise only 30 minutes away.
The Coolangatta region boasts three pristine beaches - Coolangatta, Greenmount and Rainbow Bay. Patrolled by two surf clubs, these are the Gold Coast's only north facing beaches and are popular for swimming and surfing. In addition, the famous surfing beaches of Kirra, Snapper and Duranbah are only minutes away.
Offering safe sandy beaches, access to major shopping centres and world class licensed sporting and recreational clubs, Coolangatta often lures visitors back permanently.
The astute buyer has a diverse range of housing to choose from, including luxury high rise apartments with spectacular ocean views and older three storey walk-ups and duplexes. Due to many of the houses in the area dating back to the 1960's, the area has seen much in the way of renovations, extensions and even demolitions making way for new dwellings. There have been some newly constructed high-rise developments, including Essence, Ocean Blue and Reflections, which are all taking shape.
Residents have good access to medical facilities, schools and retiree services.
The area is also well known for its weekly markets providing shoppers with an opportunity to purchase handmade local arts and crafts, a wide variety of fresh produce and delicious food.
With the exception of Coolangatta Primary School, educational requirements are serviced by neighbouring suburbs. Local transport to and around Coolangatta consists mainly of buses or private motor car, with the nearest rail service at Robina. Road access to the north and south is easy, by following Coolangatta Rd to the Pacific Highway.
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Kirra
Tucked between Coolangatta, Tweed Heads and Bilinga, Kirra is one of the fastest growing suburbs on the Gold Coast.
Services and facilities are all nearby for the convenience of residents and holidaymakers, including shopping centres, specialty shops, Coolangatta Airport and schools.
Kirra is also home to the famous Kirra Surf Life Saving Club, not to mention beautiful beaches.
Units are a dominant feature of the Kirra property market, making this suburb the perfect place to buy for investment reasons. With continued redevelopment of existing unit blocks, it is not surprising to find that no vacant land remains in Kirra.
Buyers looking to settle in Kirra will have to opt for one of the many established units and holiday apartments on offer, or one of the few houses available in the area.
Among the qualities which attract buyers to Kirra are its seaside lifestyle and village surroundings.
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Tugun
Around 19 kilometres from Surfers Paradise, the small suburb of Tugun offers all the natural beauty of the Gold Coast with little of the associated hustle and bustle.
With uninterrupted golden beaches and the highly-renowned Currumbin Oceanway, Tugun has long been an attractive option for holiday-makers and retirees.
However, apart from a limited number of beachside apartments that cater to tourists, the area is largely dominated by families and owner-occupiers attracted by the peaceful beachside community lifestyle.
Tugun's most expensive streets are located along the beachfront but properties in the elevated micro-suburbs of Tugun Hill and Tugun Heights are also highly sought after, offering sweeping views out across the ocean.
Tugun is within close proximity to the Gold Coast Airport at Cooloongatta and is well serviced by local bus companies. The area will also benefit from the future extension of the electric rail line from Robina to the Gold Coast Airport.
The Tugun bypass, which travels west of the Gold Coast Airport, connects the Stewart Road interchange at Currumbin with the Tweed Heads Bypass just north of Kennedy Drive. The bypass has addressed what was once one of South East Queensland's worst traffic bottlenecks.
The seven kilometre route separates local traffic from tourist and most heavy vehicle traffic; reduces congestion, travel times and air pollution along the existing highway; and provides opportunities for improved public transport.
Tugun is home to the John Flynn Hospital and a number of excellent associated medical centres and facilities.
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Banora Point
Banora Point covers approximately 12 square kilometres, and is located south of South Tweed Heads and adjoins the Tweed River. Elevated areas of the suburb boast views out to the ocean and hinterland.
Amongst the established area of Oxley Cove is a boaties paradise, offering canal front living with easy access to the ocean via the Tweed River.
Most popular amongst young families with children, the Banora Point area offers a wide range of public and private schools as well as a variety of child care centres. It is also popular with retirees, who prefer to live in the level section adjacent to Leisure and Darlington Drives, due to easy walking access to shops, medical services and Club Banora. There are several retirement villages and cluster-housing developments in this vicinity.
Local facilities of Banora Point include Banora Shopping Village where you will find a variety of shops including BI-LO Supermarket, Australia Post, pharmacy, hairdressers etc. Blub Banora located on Leisure Drive offers an 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, Olympic size swimming pool, children’s leisure pool and lawn bowls. The club also offers fully licensed club facilities and free live entertainment.