Gold Coast Australia Travel Destinations – Rainbow Bay
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010If you are travelling in Australia or having a Gold Coast holiday it is very likely that you will be visiting the towns of Coolangatta and Tweed Heads. Rainbow Bay is just east of Coolangatta and north of Tweed Heads and offers one of the worlds longest surfing beaches with consistent breaks and swells starting at the sand bank. Whether you are visiting Rainbow Bay as part of your Gold Coast holiday or specifically the surfing there is something fro everyone to enjoy. In addition to the surfing you will also find Rainbow Bay the ideal location to enjoy relaxing walks along the beach, fishing and snorkelling opportunities. For those who decide to throw in a fishing line you can reasonably expect to catch bream or snapper.
However, Rainbow Bay is more popular as a family resort with the sheltered cove in this area offering safe swimming to every family member including children. The beach is patrolled throughout the day on all the days in the year. Safe kayaking and windsurfing for the entire family is possible in this enchanting Rainbow Bay. The Southern Points Promenade in Rainbow Bay is part of the world famous Oceanway network of Gold Coast. This promenade stretches for 36 kilometres, with viewing platforms, walkways and bikeways.
When Captain Cook navigated this section of the Australian coast in 1770 he named two points of interest at Rainbow Bay, being Point Danger and Mount Warning. The now, and aptlt named, Captain Cook Lighthouse is something that should definately be seen. The nearby Tweed River was developed as a port from 1830 where cedar wood harvested from the Gold Coast rain forests was shipped.
There are several accommodation options available in Rainbow Bay including Rainbow Commodore Holiday Apartments and The Bay Apartments in Rainbow Bay. There are further and a more expansive selection of Gold Coast hotels, Gold Coast motels, Gold Coast resorts and Gold Coast apartments available in the nearby cities of Coolangatta and Tweed Heads. Rainbow Commodore Holiday Apartments offers accommodation in a 15-storey resort style Rainbow Bay complex with a selections of 2 & 3 bedroom self contained apartments. Onsite facilities include: spa, heated swimming pool, sauna, half-size tennis court, and satellite TV
The Bay Apartments in Rainbow Bay is the other option for stay in Rainbow Bay. Three bedroom penthouse type of apartments with own spa and secure underground parking. Two bedroom apartments range from $111 to $209, while three bedroom apartments are priced between $189 and $337. Facilities in the Bay Apartments are equally great with 5-star facilities provided to you at every stage.
Enjoy you Gold Coast holiday in Rainbow Bay and discover all the region has to offer and in particular the relaxed atmosphere. Visit Rainbow Bay to uncover all that it has to offer.
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