South Stradbroke Island

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Just across the Broadwater from the Gold Coast in Queensland is South Stradbroke Island, one of only 15 sand based islands in the world, and home to Couran Cove Resort.

This island getaway is made up of 1,800 acres of conservation park, so you know you’re walking into pristine nature.

And it's one of the few places on the East Coast of Australia where you can see the sun rise in the east of the island and set on the west.
Just across the Broadwater from the Gold Coast in Queensland is South Stradbroke Island, one of only 15 sand based islands in the world, and home to Couran Cove Resort.

This island getaway is made up of 1,800 acres of conservation park, so you know you’re walking into pristine nature.

And it's one of the few places on the East Coast of Australia where you can see the sun rise in the east of the island and set on the west.
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5 out of 5
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4.5 out of 5
Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St Surfers Paradise QLD
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4.5 out of 5
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RM401
RM442 total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
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5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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4 out of 5
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