Coolangatta, Coastal administrative division in Gold Coast City, Australia.
Located at the southernmost point of Gold Coast, Coolangatta features several beaches including Kirra Beach, Rainbow Bay, and Greenmount Beach.
The area received its name from the schooner Coolangatta, which was wrecked on Kirra Beach during a severe storm in 1846.
The Yugambeh people maintain their role as traditional custodians of the Coolangatta region, preserving their language and cultural practices.
The Gold Coast Airport operates from Coolangatta, providing direct access to multiple domestic and international destinations through regular flights.
Point Danger Lighthouse marks the border between Queensland and New South Wales, incorporating laser technology in its maritime navigation system.
Location: Queensland
Location: City of Gold Coast
Elevation above the sea: 11 m
Shares border with: Bilinga, Tweed Heads
GPS coordinates: -28.16667,153.53333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:50
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