Best Beaches near Currumbin
About the Suburb
Find 6 beaches near Currumbin, where Currumbin Creek meets the ocean and rocky outcrops create sheltered swimming spots. The Currumbin Alley surf break is beloved by locals, and Elephant Rock frames one of the Gold Coast's most photogenic stretches.
What Makes It Special
- •Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - hand-feed rainbow lorikeets and cuddle koalas
- •Elephant Rock ANZAC memorial and dawn service each April
- •Creek-side picnic areas and rock pool exploring at low tide
Getting There
80 minutes from Brisbane via the M1. Free parking along Currumbin Creek Road and Duringan Street. Bus routes along the Gold Coast Highway. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a 5-minute drive.
Best Time to Visit
Year-round for creek swimming with the kids. Autumn and spring for the best surf at Currumbin Alley without the holiday crowds. Avoid Easter when the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary draws big traffic.
Along the Coast
What's On
Sessions Surf Festival
Saturday 23 — Saturday 30 May 2026
Week-long Gold Coast surf culture festival featuring live music, films, art, and Surf of Origin competition, headlined by Dope Lemon, but exact location within Gold Coast not confirmed.
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