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Local directory
Useful, local & worth knowing.
A curated launch directory for island access, stays, food, parks and visitor services. Each card opens the operator or public source in a new tab.
Showing 66 sourced directory records
5BChirn Park
Artisan bakery café
5B2F Bakehouse
An artisan bakery café at Shop 3/55 Brooke Avenue offering bread, pastries, cakes, pies, coffee and takeaway choices. Check the public venue page for current opening days, hours and availability.
ASouthport
Shopping, dining & services
Australia Fair
A central Southport shopping centre with supermarkets, specialty stores, dining and everyday services near public transport. Check the centre directory and current trading hours before visiting.
BLabrador · Broadwater
Café, breakfast & lunch
Beach Cafe
A casual waterfront café at Aqua, 300 Marine Parade, with coffee, breakfast, lunch and views across the Broadwater. Check the café’s page for its current menu and hours.
19Sanctuary Cove
Café, breakfast & lunch
Bistro 19
A Marine Village café for barista coffee, breakfast and casual lunch overlooking Sanctuary Cove. Check the official precinct directory for current menus, bookings and hours.
BHope Island
Waterfront tavern & dining
Boardwalk Tavern
A relaxed waterfront tavern at Hope Island Marina Shopping Village with all-day dining and outdoor decks. Check the official site for current menus, events and opening hours.
BRunaway Bay
Café, brunch & wine bar
BOTH Espresso & Wine
A modern neighbourhood café and wine bar at 12/128 Lae Drive, serving morning coffee and food before shifting into an evening wine-bar setting. Check the official site for current menus and hours.
BBroadbeach
Pub, bistro & sports bar
Broadbeach Tavern
A beachside local with a family bistro, pub classics, deck and sports bar opposite Kurrawa Surf Club. Check the venue page for current menus, events, bookings and hours.
BSouthport
Waterfront café, brunch & lunch
Broadwater Café
A pet-friendly café at Southport Marina serving specialty coffee, all-day brunch, lunch and takeaway beside the water. Confirm current menus, bookings and opening hours directly.
BParadise Point
Café, breakfast & lunch
Buoy oh Buoy
A neighbourhood café at 8/27 Falkinder Avenue serving coffee, breakfast, brunch and light meals. Check the public venue page for current hours and contact details.
BBurleigh Heads
Beachfront dining & bar
Burleigh Pavilion
A beachfront venue with casual dining, drinks, events and views across Burleigh Beach. Check the official site for current booking rules, events, entry conditions and hours.
BWest Burleigh
Pub, bistro & live events
Burleigh Town Hotel
A large local hotel with dining, sports viewing, family areas and a changing program of live entertainment. Check the official site for current events, menus and bookings.
7Paradise Point
Café, breakfast & lunch
Cafe 7 Paradise Point
A waterfront café at Shops 1–2, 42 The Esplanade serving coffee, breakfast and lunch near the Paradise Point Parklands. Check the official website for current menus and hours.
63Coombabah · Runaway Bay
Garden-centre café
Cafe 63 at Ross Evans
A café inside Ross Evans Garden Centre at 300 Oxley Drive, offering a convenient coffee or meal stop while visiting the nursery. Check the garden centre page for current café hours and contact details.
CSanctuary Cove
Marina café & light meals
Cafe Bravo
A casual Marine Village café with cabinet food, drinks and marina views beside George’s Paragon. Check the official Sanctuary Cove directory for current service and hours.
CSouthport
Waterfront café, dining & drinks
Cafe Catalina
A Broadwater Parklands venue serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks in a relaxed waterfront setting. Check the official site for current menus, events, bookings and hours.
CSouthport
Specialty coffee & healthy café
Caffe Republic
A neighbourhood café at Bronberg Plaza offering specialty coffee, whole-food breakfasts and lunches, juices, smoothies and options for several dietary needs. Check the official page before visiting.
4Hope Island
Café, all-day breakfast & lunch
Chapter 4 Cafe
A Hope Island café offering all-day breakfast, lunch specials, sandwiches, salads, bowls, burgers and hot drinks. Check the official ordering page for the current menu and availability.
CSouthport
Dining, shops & community events
Chirn Park
A compact neighbourhood precinct around Musgrave Avenue and Turpin Road with independent cafés, restaurants, bars, shops and services. The annual street festival brings live music, food, market stalls and family entertainment; check the City event page and individual businesses before visiting.
CGGold Coast & Tweed Coast
LPG gas bottle supplier
Choice Gas
A family-owned LPG supplier advertising domestic bottle supply and delivery across the Gold Coast and Tweed Coast. Confirm island or marina handover options, bottle sizes, delivery charges and the current service area directly.
CSanctuary Cove
Resort breakfast café
Cove Café
The InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort’s conservatory-style breakfast café, with buffet favourites, made-to-order eggs, pastries, juice and coffee. Check the resort page for current pricing and access.
CChirn Park · Labrador
Café, breakfast, lunch & popular place
Cruize Espresso
A Chirn Park café at Shop 6/37 Musgrave Avenue serving coffee, breakfast and lunch. Independent local guides describe it as a popular Labrador café; confirm current menu, opening hours and availability directly.
CCurrumbin
Wildlife attraction
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
A wildlife sanctuary and conservation organisation with animal experiences, presentations and a wildlife hospital. Check the official site for tickets, accessibility, encounters and current hours.
DChirn Park
Specialty coffee, breakfast & lunch
Daark Espresso
A Chirn Park espresso bar open for specialty coffee, all-day breakfast and lunch, with beer, wine and cocktails also available. Check the official site for current menus, bookings and hours.
DSouthport
Café, coffee & all-day food
Deja Brew Cafe
An independent café in the Southport CBD serving its own coffee blend and a developed food menu seven days a week. Check the official page for current location, menu and trading hours.
EBSouth Stradbroke & coastal islands
Air conditioning services
Easy Breezy Air Conditioning Services
Air-conditioning installation, servicing, maintenance and repairs. The official website says the team services South Stradbroke Island and surrounding coastal communities. Confirm travel, availability, scope and quote directly.
◎Gold Coast
Visitor information
Experience Gold Coast
Official destination information about South Stradbroke Island, access and activities.
GXNerang · Gold Coast
LPG gas bottle refills
Gasxpress
A Gold Coast gas-bottle refill service at 1 Tibbing Street, Nerang. Confirm accepted cylinders, test dates, current hours and safe transport requirements before travelling.
GBundall
Tavern, dining & live music
Gold Coast Tavern
A central Gold Coast tavern with dining, live entertainment and sport. Check the official venue site for current events, menus, bookings and trading hours.
△South Straddie
Camp & stay
Gold Coast Tourist Parks
The City of Gold Coast operates the Tipplers, North Currigee and South Currigee campgrounds.
GChirn Park
Café, brunch, lunch & live music
Ground N Sound
A relaxed Chirn Park café serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, with live music part of its local identity. Check the official page for current events, menu and opening hours.
HBiggera Waters
Shopping, dining & cinema
Harbour Town Premium Outlets
Australia’s largest outlet shopping destination, with around 200 stores offering everyday discounts, Harbour Town Eats, Reading Cinemas and visitor services. Check the official site for current stores, offers and opening hours.
HHope Island
Tavern, bistro & sports bar
Hope Island Tavern
A local tavern with bistro meals, drinks, sport and regular promotions on the northern Gold Coast. Check the official site for current menus, events and bookings.
HSurfers Paradise
Arts, cinema & events
HOTA, Home of the Arts
The Gold Coast’s arts precinct for exhibitions, live performance, cinema, outdoor events and dining. Check the official program for current shows, tickets and gallery information.
KKirra
Beachside pub & dining
Kirra Beach Hotel
A beachside hotel with a beer garden, pub dining and live sport near Kirra Beach. Check the official site for current menus, entertainment, bookings and hours.
LChirn Park
Café, all-day breakfast & lunch
Little Barista Espresso Bar
A local espresso bar at 3/29 Musgrave Avenue serving coffee, all-day breakfast, lunch, juices and smoothies. Check the official site for the current menu, trading hours and contact details.
MMain Beach
Beachfront café, breakfast & lunch
Main Beach Pavilion
A beachfront café operated by Southport Surf Life Saving Club, serving breakfast, lunch, coffee and grab-and-go options with ocean views. Check the club’s page for current service hours.
MMiami
Street food, markets & live music
Miami Marketta
A creative precinct combining international street food, bars, free live music and ticketed events. Check the official program before travelling because opening nights and events can change.
MMiami
Tavern, dining & live music
Miami Tavern
A longstanding local tavern offering food, drinks, sport and regular entertainment near Miami’s beach precinct. Check the venue site for current menus, events and hours.
NSanctuary Cove
Native-inspired café & brunch
Native Harvest Café
A Marine Village café combining familiar breakfast and brunch dishes, coffee and Australian native flavours. Check the official precinct directory for current menus and hours.
PBroadbeach
Shopping, dining & entertainment
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
Explore more than 400 stores, luxury and Australian brands, late dining, Event Cinemas, family play areas and visitor facilities opposite Broadbeach South station. Check the official site for current events, offers and opening hours.
PPalm Beach
Pub, bistro & sports bar
Palm Beach Hotel
A neighbourhood hotel with bistro dining, a sports bar and regular events. Check the official venue page for current menus, bookings and trading hours.
PSurfers Paradise
Shopping, dining & entertainment
Paradise Centre
A beachfront shopping and dining centre on Cavill Avenue with restaurants, stores and entertainment. Check the official site for the current directory and opening hours.
PHope Island
Coffee shop & drive-through
Premier Coffee
An early-opening Hope Island coffee shop at 18 Broadwater Avenue with a drive-through and made-to-order hot and cold drinks. Confirm current weekday, weekend and public-holiday hours directly.
✦South Straddie
Parks & safety
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
Queensland Government information about the conservation park, wildlife and responsible access.
RParadise Point
Café, breakfast & lunch
Relish Cafe
A café at Shop 2/36 The Esplanade offering coffee, breakfast, salads, burgers and other lunch choices. Check the official website for the current menu, bookings and hours.
RSanctuary Cove
French bakery café
Rise Bakery
A French-style bakery in the Marine Village serving coffee, bread, croissants, pastries, tarts and savoury snacks. Check the official precinct directory for current trading information.
RRobina
Shopping, dining & entertainment
Robina Town Centre
A major southern Gold Coast destination with more than 300 stores, department stores, dining precincts and entertainment. Check the official centre page for current stores, events and hours.
RRunaway Bay
Shopping, dining & services
Runaway Bay Centre
A Broadwater-area centre for supermarkets, specialty shopping, food and everyday services. Check the official directory for current stores and trading hours.
RRunaway Bay
Pub, bistro & sports bar
Runaway Bay Tavern
A northern Gold Coast local with bistro dining, live music and a sports bar. Check the official venue site for current hours, events, menus and bookings.
SSanctuary Cove
Waterfront shopping & dining
Sanctuary Cove Marine Village
A marina-side village of restaurants, boutiques, professional services and events at the northern Gold Coast. Check the official site for current businesses and events.
SParadise Point
Licensed café, breakfast & lunch
Serengeti Cafe
A licensed café at 14 Bruce Avenue with African-inspired dishes and Australian café classics. Check the official website for current menus, evening service, bookings and hours.
SSouthport
Coffee roastery, café & bakery
Silipo Coffee Roastery & Brew Bar
A Southport roastery and brew bar at Bailey Crescent with espresso and alternative brews, a café and bakery, breakfast, lunch and takeaway cabinet food. Check the official site for current weekday hours.
SSurfers Paradise
Views & visitor attraction
SkyPoint Observation Deck
An observation deck in the Q1 building with panoramic Gold Coast views and a separate external climb experience. Check the official site for tickets, weather notices and opening hours.
SHope Island
Golf café, breakfast & lunch
Sol Café & Bar
A relaxed café at Links Golf & Wellbeing serving daily barista coffee, breakfast and lunch, with selected evening dining and events. Check the official venue page for current access and hours.
SRunaway Bay
Specialty coffee & all-day brunch
Substance Espresso
A Runaway Bay café at 10–12 Lae Drive serving Supreme Roasters coffee and an all-day brunch menu. Check the official centre listing for current opening hours and contact details.
SGGold Coast service enquiry
LPG gas bottle supplier
Supagas
A residential LPG bottle supplier. Ask directly whether it can service your mainland collection point or island arrangement, and confirm bottle ownership, delivery and all charges before ordering.
★Central Gold Coast
Beach, attractions & events
Surfers Paradise
Explore the beach, SkyPoint, Cavill Avenue, beachfront markets, dining and major events including the Pacific Airshow, Gold Coast Marathon, SeaFire and the Gold Coast 500. Check the official visitor guide for current dates and details.
SSurfers Paradise
Waterfront bar & dining
Surfers Pavilion
A Nerang River waterfront venue for casual dining, drinks and events. Check the official site for current menus, sessions, bookings and entry conditions.
BCoomera
Family tavern & dining
The Boathouse Tavern
A family-friendly tavern offering casual pub food and drinks in Coomera. Check the official site for current menus, weekly events, bookings and hours.
SCoolangatta
Shopping, dining & entertainment
The Strand at Coolangatta
Beachside shopping, dining and entertainment in the heart of Coolangatta. Check the official directory for current retailers, cinema sessions, events and trading hours.
VParadise Point
Café, breakfast & lunch
The Village Cafe
A café at Shop 5/1 Grice Avenue serving coffee, breakfast, lunch, fresh juices and takeaway near the Broadwater parklands. Confirm the current menu and hours directly before visiting.
TWSouth Straddie
Local tiling service
Tiling Worx
A locally supplied South Straddie tiling contact. Call 0411 248 643 to confirm availability, island travel, qualifications, insurance, scope and a written quote.
≈Jacobs Well ↔ Tipplers
Getting there
Tipplers Ferry water taxi
Tipplers says its ferry provides booked water-taxi transfers between Jacobs Well and Tipplers. Check availability, fares, luggage and return arrangements directly.
☀South Straddie
Café, camping & kiosk
Tipplers Gold Coast
Official information for Tipplers Licensed Café, camping, kiosk, opening hours and visitor enquiries. Confirm current hours before travelling.
WCoomera
Shopping, dining & entertainment
Westfield Coomera
A northern Gold Coast shopping and entertainment centre with more than 150 stores, dining, cinema and family facilities. Check the official site for current stores, parking and hours.
WHelensvale
Shopping, dining & services
Westfield Helensvale
Shopping, dining and everyday services beside Helensvale’s train, tram and bus interchange. Use the official centre page for the current directory, transport information and hours.
iA source link means the summary was checked against the linked public source. It is not an endorsement or a permanent review score. Operators, hours, prices, events and availability can change, so confirm details directly before travelling.
Contacts + practical information
The right help, without the run-around.
Emergency, health, marine, transport, utility, council, visitor and property contacts in one place. Tap a phone link to call from mobile.
1300 ANIMAL
Queensland wildlife rescue and advice · 7am–7pm daily
City of Gold Coast
Rates, water, waste, planning, roads, local laws and council services · urgent council hazards answered 24/7.
Couran Cove bodies corporate
Managed by Mercier Body Corporate Services (MBCS) · Eco Lodges GTP 106783, Marine Apartments GTP 106784, Broadwater Villas GTP 106807 and Lagoon Lodges GTP 106808 · 1300 882 072 · contactus@mercierbcs.com.au
Couran Cove Real Estate
Independent agent Bette McGuane · Couran Cove sales and listings · 0431 056 949
Critton Astras · Astras & Bond
Gold Coast real estate agent with current Couran Cove and South Stradbroke Island listings
Energex emergency
For fallen powerlines, electric shocks or tingles · keep well clear and call immediately. Call 000 if life is in immediate danger.
Energex outages
Report loss of electricity supply or check current and planned outages across South East Queensland · available 24/7.
Gold Coast Airport
Terminal facilities and general airport enquiries · Eastern Avenue, Bilinga. Contact the airline directly for flight bookings or changes.
Gold Coast Disaster Dashboard
Official local information for weather warnings, road closures, evacuation centres, power outages and active emergencies.
Gold Coast Tourist Parks
Bookings and information for Tipplers, North Currigee and South Currigee island campgrounds, plus the City’s mainland tourist parks.
Gold Coast University Hospital
Public hospital and 24-hour emergency department · 1 Hospital Boulevard, Southport. For emergencies call 000.
Gold Coast Waterways Authority
Report oil pollution, significant navigation hazards, damaged beacons, buoys, markers or signs; and ask about waterways, pontoons, moorings or dredging.
Heritage Conveyancing
Ipswich-based conveyancing and legal services for Queensland property matters
John Quinn · @realty QLD
South Stradbroke Island property sales and current listings · 0413 861 066
Marine Rescue Queensland
On the water, use marine radio VHF channel 16 in an emergency. On land call 000. For non-emergency help on the water call 131 MRQ.
Police · Fire · Ambulance
Call Triple Zero only for immediate danger, a serious crime in progress or urgent medical help.
Policelink
Report non-urgent incidents such as property damage, stealing, break-ins, stolen vehicles or lost property · available 24/7.
QLDTraffic
Official road closures, incidents, hazards, roadworks and traffic cameras across Queensland.
Queensland Parks
South Stradbroke Island Conservation Park information, walking, wildlife, responsible access and national-park camping bookings.
Robina Hospital
Public hospital and 24-hour emergency department · 2 Bayberry Lane, Robina. For emergencies call 000.
State Emergency Service
Non-life-threatening assistance for storm damage, rising floodwater, damaged roofs or fallen trees. Call 000 when life is at risk.
Tipplers Ferry
Booked transfers between Jacobs Well and Tipplers. Confirm departure time, return travel, fares, luggage and weather arrangements directly.
Translink
Gold Coast bus, train, tram and participating ferry journey planning, service information, fares and feedback · available 24/7.
VMR Southport
Southport-based marine rescue near the Gold Coast Seaway · monitors VHF 16, 67, 73 and 82 · Muriel Henchman Drive, Main Beach.
iFor immediate danger or a life-threatening emergency call 000. These details were checked against the linked public sources, but services and phone numbers can change. Confirm non-urgent details on the official page. Directory entries do not guarantee availability, response time, licensing, insurance or service quality.
Quick guidance
Useful information before you need it.
Save the essential numbers, plan island transport in both directions and use the official links for live conditions.
Before an island trip
Confirm return transport, weather, tides, campsite or accommodation and what supplies are available before leaving the mainland.
Health decisions
Use 13 HEALTH for non-urgent nurse advice. Call 000 for a serious or life-threatening illness or injury.
In an emergency
Call 000 when life or property is in immediate danger. Give your location, island area, nearest landmark and callback number clearly.
On the water
Log your trip, carry the required safety equipment, monitor weather and know how to use VHF channel 16 before an emergency happens.
Power + utilities
Treat every fallen wire as live, stay well clear and report it to Energex. Check the council dashboard during severe weather.
Property enquiries
Verify licences, title, body-corporate records, access, utilities, insurance and levies independently before committing.
Advertising policy
See packages and pricesOwn a Gold Coast business?
Flat-fee placements are prominently labelled “Advertisement” or “Sponsored”. Payment never changes editorial ratings or source treatment.
Follow useful Gold Coast updates.
Official accounts for local news, transport, parks, tourism, events and island visitor information.
City of Gold Coast
Council news, community information, events and local updates.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife, conservation, sanctuary news and visitor experiences.
Experience Gold Coast
Destination ideas, events, places to visit and Gold Coast inspiration.
Gold Coast Airport
Airport news, travel inspiration and passenger updates. Check the airline for live flight changes.
Gold Coast Tourist Parks
Updates and ideas from the City’s mainland tourist parks and South Stradbroke Island campgrounds.
HOTA, Home of the Arts
Exhibitions, cinema, live performance, outdoor events and Gold Coast arts news.
Queensland National Parks
Park stories, visitor tips and conservation updates. Always check official Park Alerts for closures and conditions.
Tipplers Licensed Café
Island café news, live entertainment, opening updates and photos from Tipplers.
Translink Queensland
Public transport service, event, ticketing and network updates.
iSocial media is useful for general updates, but it may not be complete, current or monitored at all times. Do not request emergency assistance through social media. Call 000 when life or property is in immediate danger.