13 HEALTH
Confidential advice from a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 000 for a medical emergency.
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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 8 sourced directory records
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
★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.
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.