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Calypso Plaza Location

The Beach

Calypso Plaza Resort is located across from the crystal clear patrolled waters of Coolangatta Beach and is situated in the main shopping precinct of Coolangatta.  Park your car and walk to the beach, shops, restaurants and bars.  For a special walk stroll straight across the road to the beach pathway heading south past the sparkling waters at Coolangatta Beach.  Continue around Greenmount Hill overlooking the ocean.  Seats are situated along the way to sit at your leisure.  You then hit Rainbow beach another popular swimming beach.  Continue up to Point Danger for magnificent views in all directions.  In the winter months it is possible to view whales on their annual migration.  For another leisurely stroll head north around Kirra Point and enjoy brunch or lunch at one of the cafes at Kirra.  Gold Coast airport is only a short drive away.  For a change of pace take al leisurely drive into NSW,  head south and visit one of the laid back country villages in the Nothern Rivers area.  Byron Bay is also only a 40 minute drive away.  The Southern end of the Gold Coast has so much to offer in variety and still has everything on hand that the Gold Coast has to offer.  So you can take in all the theme parks, shopping, movies, shows and still be close enough to explore other areas in the region. 

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You are close enough to all you need for your Gold Coast holiday...

  • Greenmount Beach - 1 minute
  • Coolangatta Bus Stop - 1 minute
  • Cafes, Restaurants and Shopping - 1 minute
  • Coolangatta Airport - 7 minutes
  • Brisbane International Airport - 90 minutes
  • Surfers Paradise - 30 minutes
  • Theme Parks - 45 minutes

The Gold Coast is famous for its beautiful Weather and is host to the Wintersun and Quicksilver Pro surfing carnivals...

The Gold Coast has a sub-tropical climate with plenty of sunshine year round (in fact an average of 300 days a year for coolangatta).

Summer temperatures range from 19 to 29 degrees Celsius (66 to 83 degrees Fahrenheit).

Winter temperatures range from an average of 9 to 21 degrees Celsius (48 to 69 degrees Fahrenheit) - it's no wonder the Gold Coast is Australia's favorite playground all year round!

Suitable Clothing, What to Wear

Easy resort wear and lightweight clothing is suitable attire for the Gold Coast's sub-tropical climate. You may need a jacket or pullover in the evening. If you're planning on doing any bushwalking through the Coolangatta's nearby National Parks, then a sturdy pair of comfortable hiking shoes are a must and if you're going to be spending a bit of time on Greenmount Beach, then sun protective clothing, a broad brimmed hat, sunglasses and sunscreen will save you from getting too much sun.

Time

10 hours ahead of GMT (GMT/UTC +10 hours). The Gold Coast does not have daylight savings.

The Seasons

  • SPRING: September 01 through November 30
  • SUMMER: December 01 through February 28 or 29
  • AUTUMN: March 01 through May 31
  • WINTER: June 01 through August 31