Spring has almost sprung!  Book your Queensland holiday and enjoying the many things to do on the Gold Coast.

Markets – The Gold Coast boasts a long list of outdoor Farmers Markets, arts and crafts markets, vintage markets and street food markets. Why not grab a coffee from one of the food carts and spend a morning browsing the stalls.

Whale Watching – May to November is whale watching season on the Gold Coast. Join a whale sightseeing cruise for guaranteed sightings and an up-close experience, or test your luck and see if you can spot whales spouting and breeching from the beach, headlands or your balcony here at Pelican Sands Absolute Beachfront.

Picnics – Enjoy time spent in the great outdoors with a picnic by the beach, park, waterways or venture in to the Gold Coast hinterland. Pack a spread of all your picnic favourites (think fresh fruits, chocolates, breads, cheeses, dips, crackers, wraps/sandwiches/baguettes – yum) and head out with your family and friends. You could also make it a breakfast picnic and watch the sun come up!
When staying at our self-contained apartments including your own fully equipped kitchen, it’s a breeze to prepare your own meals or packed lunches!

 Eating Out – Our region is home to an excellent selection of cafes and restaurants selling everything from American diner style food to latest in health foods.  Many of these eateries offer outdoor dining for you to take advantage of the Gold Coast weather. If you’re looking for a restaurant with beach views, we recommend one of the local Surf Clubs or Oskars on Burleigh for uninterrupted views.

Trails, hikes and lookouts – Close to the coast you can enjoy a scenic walk around Burleigh Headland to Tallebudgeera Creek, teeming with flora and fauna it’s also a great vantage point for spotting whales during the migration season.
A short drive  will get you to the Currumbin Rockpools, which is a popular swimming hole for locals and visitors alike.
Or jump in the car and head into the beautiful Gold Coast Hinterland where the options for nature exploration are endless!

Beach Baby – If you love the sun and surf then you’ll fall in love with the Gold Coast during Spring. The Gold Coast is famous for it’s seemingly endless stretch of  beaches, and with the temperatures just heating up it’s a great time to swim, surf, or stroll along the sand.  Most beaches are patrolled by lifeguards – so please always remember to always swim between the flags.
When staying with us here at Pelican Sands you’ll enjoy an absolute beachfront location, as well as swimming pools to cool off in

Major Attractions & Theme Parks – Hit the major theme parks for hours of fun; Dreamworld, Movie World, Sea World, Wet N Wild and White Water World. Or for something a little different why not check out Tropical Fruit World, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary or Paradise Country.

School Holidays – In Queensland term 3 school holidays generally take place in September. With the weather usually pleasant enough for beach days and play it’s an excellent time of year for a family holiday to the Gold Coast.

Gold Coast Spring Time Events – The Gold Coast boasts great events year round. Here are some that take place in spring.
Swell Sculpture Festival – Currumbin – annually in September
Surfers Paradise Kids Week – Surfers Paradise – usually held in September school holidays
Tour De Valley – Currumbin Valley – usually takes place around October
Coolangatta Gold – Coolangatta – this event is normally in October
Buskers by the Creek – Currumbin – generally in October
NetFest – Palm Beach & Mudgeeraba – usually held in October
Gold Coast 600 – Surfers Paradise – October each year
Melbourne Cup Celebrations – Various venues – 1st Tuesday in November
Pan Pacific Masters Games – Various locations (every 2 years – next one in Nov 2018)
SaltFest Surf Festival – Coolangatta (every 2 years – next one in 2018)

Need Gold Coast accommodation that’s well located to do all these amazing things? Pelican Sands Beach Resort is located on absolute beachfront in Tugun. Choose from a selection of 1 or 2 bedroom apartments boasting full kitchen, seperate living areas, laundry facilities and balcony. Book your self contained Gold Coast holiday apartment accommodation with us today.