Coolangatta
Kirra Beach Tourist Park
A council-run park with paperbark-shaded sites, reliably clean facilities, and staff who know your dog's name by day two. Food vans on-site most nights keep dinner easy. The beach is further than the name suggests, but for a longer Gold Coast stay with a caravan or cabin, it holds up.
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Miami
Nobby Beach Holiday Village
The pool slide earns its own mention in almost every family review. Villas have private BBQs, the Miami Marketta is a seven-minute walk, and buses to Surfers Paradise leave from the doorstep. A practical, affordable base for families who want to be in the middle of everything.
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Mudgeeraba$$
Wallaby Hotel
One of the Gold Coast's oldest pubs, the Wallaby runs on live rock, cold beer, and a bistro that does a decent barramundi. The open deck and kids' playground make Sunday sessions work for families. Best experienced with a band on.
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Bilinga
YHA Coolangatta
A ten-minute walk from Gold Coast Airport, this budget YHA in Bilinga is built around one purpose: the early flight. Staff are genuinely helpful, the communal kitchen is spacious, and the private rooms cover the basics. Manage expectations on the facilities and it does the job.
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