Hire car Coolangatta Tips, Experiences & Comparison

Discover Coolangatta by Hire Car

Coolangatta marks the southern end of the Gold Coast of Queensland in eastern Australia.

The town, once the oldest settlement in the state, now displays a modern cityscape with spacious streetscapes and modern buildings. Around 5,000 people live permanently in the town.

Sights in Coolangatta

Coolangatta was named after a schooner that sank off the coast in 1846. The anchor and a wooden piece of the ship’s hull stand as monuments in the downtown area.

The border between the states of Queensland and New South Wales runs through the Coolangatta area. It is marked by two imposing boundary stones. Directly adjacent to the town area is the neighbouring town of Tweeds Head.

A prominent feature of the town is the modern lighthouse, which carries its beacon between two stone pillars. Coolangatta is a good base for touring the hinterland, famous wine regions and along the Gold Coast.

With a hire car, multi-day tours can also be undertaken, such as to Byron Bay. A particularly nice trip is to Moreton Island, home to the free, trusting dolphins of Tangalooma.

Leisure activities in Coolangatta

In Coolangatta’s hinterland stretch the Tamborine Mountains with pristine rainforests, spectacular waterfalls and wildlife. Beachgoers, water sports enthusiasts and anglers will find beautiful, long beaches near Coolangatta.

Known as a golfing destination, it is also a popular destination for weekenders from Sydney and surrounding areas. Worth seeing are the colorful weekend markets, which offer fruits and vegetables, but also handicrafts, clothing or junk and are accompanied by live music. Coolangatta is very proud of its good fish restaurants.