suburb spotlight | scout magazine

March 22, 2019

Kirra Beach

Much confusion has often existed around where Kirra ends and Coolangatta begins, but Kirra locals will all tell you that their home suburb has a distinct vibe that makes it easily distinguishable from its larger, southern neighbour. Play Kirra is…

March 22, 2019

Springbrook

It’s known for its rainforest hikes and sprawling views, but there’s a lot more to discover in this hinterland oasis. EAT Seeing as this suburb is almost entirely set upon a mountainside, it isn’t exactly teeming with spots to grab…

December 13, 2018

MERMAID BEACH

DESPITE ITS PROXIMITY TO BUSY BROADBEACH, MERMAID BEACH FEELS MORE LIKE A SLEEPY BEACHSIDE TOWN THAN A SUBURB. WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF CAFES, RESTAURANTS AND LOCAL HANGOUTS ALL WAITING PATIENTLY TO BE DISCOVERED, MERMAID BEACH MIGHT JUST TAKE OUT THE…

September 7, 2018

SANCTUARY COVE

FAMOUS FOR PRESTIGE LIFESTYLE, SUPERB GOLF COURSES, THE ANNUAL BOAT SHOW AND A UNIQUE COMBO OF LIVING, DINING AND SHOPPING, SANCTUARY COVE, AT THE NORTHERN END OF THE COAST IS A PLACE LIKE NO OTHER. SIP Sanctuary Cove’s very own…

September 7, 2018

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN

WHILE IT’S CALLED TAMBORINE “MOUNTAIN” IT ISN’T EXACTLY THAT. IN FACT, THIS GOLD COAST HINTERLAND TOURIST SPOT IS ACTUALLY A ‘PLATEAU’ – 8KM LONG, 4KM WIDE, 500M ABOVE SEA LEVEL AND BOASTING 360-DEGREE VIEWS. Sights A day out to Tamborine…