This is one of those great parks that you can spend some time wandering around in the morning, even…read morea chilly winters morning. Sure, it is a conservation park, meaning that you have to stick to the paths, but the trek around the cape is actually quite exhilarating, especially some of the views you have along the coast. There is even a lighthouse, as well as Australia's most easterly mainland point, which is also pretty cool. In fact, it seems that quite a few people take this walk in the morning, at least from what I could see.

Whether you're a local or a tourist, stopping by Cape Byron Lighthouse is a must do. Park your car…read morein one of the parking lots at the top of the hill for a small price (pay at machines) and walk on over towards the lighthouse. As you walk up, you will be treated to stunning views of the coast and once you reach the lighthouse, a great photo op! Behind the lighthouse are multiple trails that wind down the hill towards small secluded empty beaches. If you're lucky enough and it's a beautiful clear day, you'll be able to spot whales and dolphins! We were lucky to catch a glimpse of a pod of dolphins nearby. As I walked through the trails, I was also able to spot a wallaby hiding in the brush and get some good pictures while being at a respectable distance and still on the trail. One of my favorite memories from my last trip.

What a great park for the kids! The enclosed playground is massive and colourful with a monorail…read moreself propelled carriage that the ankle biters really love. Well I saw one big kid...( umm a parent) trying it as well. There are slippery dips and climbing equipment throughout the area and it is well shaded. Outside the enclosed area are picnic areas with electric barbecues which are free. Picnic tables are also covered and are kept in reasonable condition. Ducks and a variety of birds make their home along the lake. There is one special rotunda where weddings are held. Overall this is a lovely park in a suburban area of the Gold Coast.

Fantastic park. This place is great for all ages! We loved…read morethe chairs made from tree stumps & flying foxes. The toilets were clean, plenty of parking, tennis courts right next to the bathrooms, outdoor gym, and a pretty lake (murky water) to look at definitely wouldn't let the kids swim in it. Saw few people walking their dogs (decent footpaths), plenty of grass areas to have picnic & parents sitting on benches while kids play (shaded). Overall amazing venue for kids & families! We'll be back for sure.

Lovely little park for picnics, wandering or throwing a ball around. Access to Torakina beach, a…read moresheltered, non-surf beach ideal for paddling, swimming, or sand play. Short walk to surf beach or into town for full services. Restrooms with flush toilets are dark but reasonably clean. Much bird life including bush-turkeys and lorikeets. Parking can be a challenge especially on weekends.

This was actually a rather nice place to go for a morning walk, but then again I do appreciate…read morethose morning walks, especially when I am out and about. Mind you, in those mornings you do tend to find that the surfers are out and about as well, so it also gives you a nice vantage point to watch their antics as well. Yeah, it is actually quite nice.

Maybe I'm starting to get a little be too old, but I find myself going for walks just to have a…read morelook around a particular place. Then again, I wasn't the only person wandering around here on a brisk winter morning, and I certainly wasn't the youngest. So, I wouldn't quite say that this is where the border between Queensland and New South Wales meets, but it is pretty close, and it is a nice place for a stroll. Well, if you're into surfing it seems that surfers also quite like this place as well, though I'm not one of them.

Surfers in black wet suits, look like seals from a distance...there must have been at least 100…read moresurfers in amongst the rough waves. This little spot is famous for its surf. The water is very deep and the rocks are incredibly dangerous...maybe it is the thrill of it all but I'd rather my dingy with a life jacket.ha I noticed that there were a number of serious surfers who were in family groups. A number of times I saw the serious surfy dads in their mid to late 40s with their grown up children, all paddling out to get that monstrous wave. However not too far out from the shore was a huge whale bobbing in out of the rough waves. With the sun streaming down and the glorious heat this was a wonderful sight to see. People were gathering on the beach, on the rocks and at the nearby lookout to see this majestic mammal. The lifesavers were very busy watching from a distance and the marine helicopter flew over just checking on the people. A fantastic spot to be just at the right time. You can't get any better..sun and the surf!

I walked in to the club and was greeted very politely and told to sit anywhere i then proceeded to…read moresit at a window table and ordered a ginger beer it arrived I drank it and ordered a porterhouse steak and eat was great the fat was covered in a crust it was juicy and tender but the chips there was no salt altogether though I would recommend eating here.

Currumbin Beach Vikings Surf Club is perfect for its beach views. It's a nice place for you to hang…read moreabout around sunset or any time of the day and watch the surf from their large window panels. Prices are fair for the area and a decent variety of beer and wine.

Okay, while it does happen to be Cooloongatta, and I am certainly not a particularly big fan of any…read moreplace along the Gold Coast, this place was actually a rather nice park. I guess some of these foreshore parks are actually rather nice, especially since they provide a much cooler space on the hot days, and also no sand as well.