Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Continued Growth on the Gold Coasts Nth Corridor

The Queensland Government has announced that a new primary school will be built in the Pacific Pines region which will add to the Pacific Pines State High School, the Upper Coomera State College and the Pacific Pines State School.

The northern region of the Gold Coast continues to grow with developments under progress such as Calypso Bay which will include a massive marina, tavern, supermarket, cafes, retail stores and a golf course.

Coomera Waters Village and Resort is another major development featuring an ocean access marina with the marina village hub including restuarants, cafes, boutique shops, tennis courts and recreational facilities. Land available includes dry lots, riverside and lakefront.

Other developments at Coomera include Nautical Edge and Genesis.

Community and local government development proposals include a multi billion dollar, 21st Century urban centre known as Coomera Town Centre, to be located around the existing Coomera train station. It will comprise a community centre, library, hospital, 50m pool and 106,000 m² of retail space.

This all ties in with the continual growth of Helensvale, Hope Island, Pacific Pines and Studio Village.




Monday, March 13, 2006

Main Beach Accommodation (Main Beach ptIII)

Previous posts on Main Beach - Main Beach ptI - Main Beach ptII


In the previous posts I provided a small intro into the suburb and a little about it's vast array of attractions, in this article I'll cover Main Beach Accommodation and some of the popular places to stay.

Maldives Resort
BreakFree Maldives Resort is ideally situated one block from Tedder Avenue, the hub of cafe and restaurant district. A short stroll away are the golden sands of the patrolled surf beach of Main Beach. This unique resort is also within easy walking distance to Surfers Paradise, close to public transport and major Gold Coast attractions.All accommodation units are one-bedroom fully self-contained apartments, with large balcony, air conditioning, fully equipped kitchen and many more conveniences.

Sunbird Beach Resort
BreakFree Sunbird Beach Resort is situated right amidst all the excitement in Indy in October. Very close to the fashionable Tedder Avenue Main Beach, this is the right place for those seeking to do as much or as little as they please. The resort has 38 large self-contained apartments all having private balconies and room service. BreakFree Sunbird Beach Resort also offers professional business and office services to its guests.

Pacific Views Resort
Located just 30 metres from the main beach, Pacific Views Resort Main Beach is only minutes away from Tedder Avenue and its' famous restaurants. This peaceful resort offers 1 and 2 self-contained apartments equipped with several amenities. Pacific Views also features recreational facilities, which include a sauna, spa, swimming pool, gymnasium as well as a tennis court.

Sheraton Mirage
Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa is surrounded by 15 hectares of lush palm gardens and a sparkling one-hectare blue lagoon from which you can walk straight out and onto the beautiful beach. Accommodations range from elegant rooms to private villas. Enjoy views of the lush tropical gardens, the surrounding lagoons, or the rolling surf. Suites provide unmistakable luxury and the self-contained Pacific Mirage Villas. Guests can dine at the onsite restuarant that serves spectacular seafood dishes accompanied by a glass of champagne in the Oyster Bar. The health club features a gymnasium, 25-metre outdoor lap pool and four floodlit tennis courts.

Sea World Nara Resort
Loacet next door to Sea World theme park and close to Marina Mirage on Seaworld Drive in Main Beach. Rooms are reasonably large in size. Although furnishings are slightly dated, the rooms are comfortable and clean and the bathrooms are in good condition.4 restaurants are spread throughout the property. Property is excellent for families with a large and attractive pool area.

Palazzo Versace
The only "Six Star" hotel in Australia. Palazzo Versace at Main Beach is the creation of an avant-garde hotel concept - combining design features from the opulent palaces of Europe and classical architecture of Roman times, coupled with the highest level of decor and ambience created by Europe's most eminent Grand Couturier - Versace. The World's First Versace Hotel. Inspired by its location - the 205 rooms hotel and 72 condominiums are designed to maximise water frontage. With endless water features, the external style is classic and timeless, with subdued luxury and understated detail.


Main Beach

Thursday, March 09, 2006

Main Beach ptII

Continued from previous post Main Beach

Main Beach is also home to Mariners Cove on Seaworld Drive which features a vast array of eateries, bars and activities.


Amongst the restuarants you will find the Hogs Breath Cafe, the British Arms backpackers bar and grill, Fishermans Wharf Tavern (commonly known as Fisho's), Champions Bar and Grill, China Pier - Chinese seafood restuarant and Scrumpy's bar and grill.


marina mirage wharf - main beach
If your'e done with eating and relaxing in the beautiful surrounds of the Mariners Cove you'll also find plenty of activities located at the Marina Mirage Wharf including jet ski hire, parasailing rides, helicopter tours, boat hire, gondalla cruises of the Gold Coast waterways and for something special for lunch or dinner - Tall Ship dinner cruises. Charter Boats also depart from the marina if your looking fo a great days fishing.

marina mirage main beach And if your after award winning restaurants and exclusive shopping you cant go past Marina Mirage. Restuarants include Vue, Fellini, Raj Palace, Saks, Omero's and Bluefire all having impresive waterfront views. Shops include fashion, jewllery and homewares with names like Charlie Brown, Carla Zampatti, Louis Vuitton to name a few.

Further along Seaworld Drive in Main Beach you'll find Seaworld theme park, boat ramp and then down to the Spit and the Jetty which are popular fishing and recreation spots.

Main Beach

Main Beach

Main Beach is a suburb of the Gold Coast in Queensland Australia. It's name came from being the main surfing beach at Southport and has today grown into one of Queenslands most prestigious suburbs.

Main Beach from MacIntosh Island Bridge









Main Beach has a mix of residential and holiday accommodation which it supports very well. It is an idyllic location featuring long stretching sandy beaches, beautiful parks including Macintosh Island Park and Phillip Park both having well maintained amenities featuring barbecues, seating, toilets without loosing there natural flora and fauna.

Tedder Ave at Main Beach towards Manos









Tedder Avenue in Main Beach is popular for it's wining, dining, nightlife and shopping featuring some of the Gold Coast's finest restaurant's and exclusive outlets. Popular restaurant's on Tedder Ave Main Beach include the award winning alfresco restuarant - Domanis Cafe Restaurant Bar, Manos, Tooleys and Montego's Of Main Beach.

At Indy Carnival time in October Main Beach absolutely comes to life with Manos Restuarant and Bar being the 'in' place to be.

Main Beach real estate is some of the most prestigous to be found due to the quality of homes and apartments, it's location and the beautiful area that it is.

See the next post on Main Beach




Main Beach