Guidebook for Elanora
Food Scene
The Salt Mill
784 Pacific ParadeClose to Currumbin Alley with great food and coffee
Miami Marketta
23 Hillcrest ParadeBest Street Market in South East Queensland
The Paddock Bakery
20 Hibiscus HavenOne of the best places for breakfast or lunch
It doesn't sound fancy, but it is walking distance from home, you can sit on a deck overlooking Currumbin Creek, and the Pizzas are actually amazing!
82 locals recommend
Currumbin RSL
165 Duringan StIt doesn't sound fancy, but it is walking distance from home, you can sit on a deck overlooking Currumbin Creek, and the Pizzas are actually amazing!
The newest and greatest addition to the trendy Palm Beach... Sit in a great setting and order from any of 5 award winning restaurants. Possibly the best food around!
222 locals recommend
The Collective Palm Beach
1128 Gold Coast HighwayThe newest and greatest addition to the trendy Palm Beach... Sit in a great setting and order from any of 5 award winning restaurants. Possibly the best food around!
A hidden secret... a popular locals coffee spot with great food, and surrounded by a boutique selection of local businesses.
17 locals recommend
Parlour Coffee
34 Tallebudgera Creek RdA hidden secret... a popular locals coffee spot with great food, and surrounded by a boutique selection of local businesses.
If you make it this far north, don't miss Dark Espresso. It's possibly the best coffee on the Gold Coast, and their food is great too
27 locals recommend
Daark Espresso
41 Musgrave AveIf you make it this far north, don't miss Dark Espresso. It's possibly the best coffee on the Gold Coast, and their food is great too
On the QLD-NSW border with one of the best views around, near world-famous surf spots, joined to a stunning art gallery, and serving incredible & original food... It's pretty great!
50 locals recommend
Cafe Dbar, Coolangatta
275 Boundary StOn the QLD-NSW border with one of the best views around, near world-famous surf spots, joined to a stunning art gallery, and serving incredible & original food... It's pretty great!
If you're heading to Byron Bay (can recommend), the farm is a great spot for eating or taking a free walk. The food's not cheap, but it is good!
396 locals recommend
The Farm Byron Bay
11 Ewingsdale RdIf you're heading to Byron Bay (can recommend), the farm is a great spot for eating or taking a free walk. The food's not cheap, but it is good!
The best feed on the Tweed Coast. If you like Thai fusion, go here.
121 locals recommend
Spice Den Restaurant Santai Resort
9 Dianella DrThe best feed on the Tweed Coast. If you like Thai fusion, go here.
The Beer of local surfing legends is just a stones throw away. It's open in the afternoon on weekends featuring a different food truck each week.
55 locals recommend
Balter Brewing Company
14 Traders WayThe Beer of local surfing legends is just a stones throw away. It's open in the afternoon on weekends featuring a different food truck each week.
Parks & Nature
A waveless beach with the clearest water around. An absolutely fantastic place to swim or paddle board, especially with little ones. Be sure to get there early to find a park, but rest assured there is amazing coffee available to ease the pain.
36 locals recommend
Tallebudgera Creek Tourist Park
1544 Gold Coast HwyA waveless beach with the clearest water around. An absolutely fantastic place to swim or paddle board, especially with little ones. Be sure to get there early to find a park, but rest assured there is amazing coffee available to ease the pain.
A hidden swimming spot that gets you out of the hustle and bustle of town. A great spot for a family picnic or swim.
259 locals recommend
Currumbin Rock Pools
Currumbin Creek RoadA hidden swimming spot that gets you out of the hustle and bustle of town. A great spot for a family picnic or swim.
Our personal favourite. Whether you're a surfer, or swimmer, or going for a run, there aren't many places more beautiful than this. The only downsides are the limited shade, and parking when its busy, so try to get there early.
25 locals recommend
Currumbin Alley Surf Spot
Our personal favourite. Whether you're a surfer, or swimmer, or going for a run, there aren't many places more beautiful than this. The only downsides are the limited shade, and parking when its busy, so try to get there early.
Probably the most popular national park around, and close enough for a day trip. There are hundreds of different walking trails and waterfalls, depending on what you're after.
365 locals recommend
Springbrook National Park
Old School RoadProbably the most popular national park around, and close enough for a day trip. There are hundreds of different walking trails and waterfalls, depending on what you're after.
A Quaint village on a hill, with plenty of short walks, cafes, distilleries & wineries.
564 locals recommend
Tamborine Mountain
A Quaint village on a hill, with plenty of short walks, cafes, distilleries & wineries.
Shopping
A huge indoor shopping mall with great variety and a new food court
253 locals recommend
Robina Town Centre station
A huge indoor shopping mall with great variety and a new food court
The cheapest shopping around. If you like factory outlets, this is a must see!
82 locals recommend
Harbour Town station
The cheapest shopping around. If you like factory outlets, this is a must see!
Essentials
The local shops have all the basics, including supermarkets, fast food, a doctor's surgery, and a great library
57 locals recommend
The Pines Elanora
K P McGrath DriveThe local shops have all the basics, including supermarkets, fast food, a doctor's surgery, and a great library
Entertainment & Activities
Dreamworld station
Australia's biggest theme park
Movie World station
The People's favourite
Wet 'n' Wild station
Particularly nice in the warmer months
Sea World
Seaworld DrPlenty to see and do here