Twin Towns

Coolangatta is Queensland's border to New South Wales. Coolangatta, Queensland and Tweed Heads, New South Wales, are 'Twin Towns'. Many locals (both from Queensland and New South Wales) cross the border to do business and go shopping. The coolest part is that New South Wales is currently an hour ahead of Queensland, as it observes daylight saving time. It is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the New Years day countdown twice, as Tweed Heads celebrates it an hour ahead of Coolangatta, Gold Coast. It is wonderful to stand at the border of the two states, especially at this time of the year.

The Queensland - New South Wales border.

Deck the Halls in Surfers Paradise: Surfers Paradise Beach

The Surfers Paradise Beach had some summer Christmas buzz. At its entrance, the iconic Surfers Paradise Arch had a star on top, just like the ones on top of Christmas trees. Next to both sides of the arch were two giant Christmas presents, with Santa standing next to each one of them.

The star on Surfers Paradise, like a Christmas tree.

 

The giant present.

Ho Ho Ho!

Dashing through the waves...

The beautiful Surfers Paradise Beach.

Surfers Paradise is indeed a unique and fun place to celebrate Christmas and enjoy the summer break.

If you missed out on Surfers Paradise's Christmas festivities, do make plans to visit Surfers Paradise during Christmas next year!

Deck the Halls in Surfers Paradise: Cavill Avenue

Sun, sand, surf and Santa. That was this year’s theme for Christmas in Surfers Paradise. There were statues of Santa Claus here and there in Cavill Avenue, and it seemed like Father Christmas was enjoying summer himself, dressed in his own version of beachwear. The street lights were decorated with what seems like rescue floats, in the colours red and white, wishing everyone Merry Christmas.

Santa and his surfboard.

Ho Ho Ho!

 

Santa’s “sledge” was at Cavill Avenue too. To be precise, he had a boat full of presents, and cool surfing kangaroos as his Aussie and aquatic version of reindeers.

Spreading the joy and festivities.

Cavill Avenue is the place to be during Christmas. Merry Christmas!

Circle on Cavill

Circle on Cavill is one part of the main Surfers Paradise shopping areas. It is home to shops and cafes.

Circle on Cavill's entrance

Inside the shopping area

One of the cafes

The large screen is one of the main features. It airs the local Gold Coast Channel 9 news in the evening.

Woolworths supermarket is also located at Circle on Cavill. This Woolworths outlet is large and there is a variety of items to choose from.