Out of bed and on the highway then a picturesque,
relaxing drive through the dense, green Currumbin Valley, where we enjoyed a
good early morning swim at the Currumbin rock pools on the Gold Coast. The
Currumbin rock pools are a very popular place and family favourite during
summer, but with the Gold Coast’s temperate climate, the rock pools make an
exciting and pleasurable day out every day of the year. The bonus for us was we
were the only ones there.
At the west end of the Rock Pools, the pools
themselves are surrounded by big, level boulders to create an ideal deck to
catch some of the sun’s rays! A huge range of flat, gently sloping rocks
provides an ideal playground for kids to adventure around.
Everyone will simply enjoy the spa-like
mini water rapids, where creek water bubbles happily over smooth rock faces. With
its crystal-clear mountain spring water, the deeper parts of the eastern end
make for a great swimming lagoon and an ideal spot for a swim in Gold Coast’s
warmer months of the year. There are also a few popular launching points that
locals used to jump off the tops of the rocks into the deep clear waters below.
The Currumbin rock pools are also a great
place for a relaxing picnic lunch, boasting several sheltered picnic tables,
which have been placed strategically to take advantage of the tall shady gum
trees and towering pines. The large, grassy areas next to the Currumbin rock
pools make for a perfect space for a family game of cricket or a place for the
kids to simply around run around.
We then jumped back in the ute and headed
back to Currumbin Spit. It’s a dog’s life at Palm Beach Spit. (Known also as
Currumbin Spit)
Shari (our pup) loves this place, plus it’s
a dog owner’s paradise for exercising your dog, just follow the councils
signage and you and your pooch have a great time. Much of the area is geared
for them. Walk them, let them run or perhaps have a dip in the lagoon in the
designated area. It’s a great Gold Coast walk for you and a Gold Coast exercise
area for your dog.
“Never go on trips with anyone you do not love.”
I wish I had known about this place when we were at the Gold Coast earlier this year! This awesome. Your dog is absolutely adorable too. Looks like she loves the water (I am assuming from the name she is a girl dog!)
ReplyDeleteShame you miss it. It's just 10 minutes from Palm Beach. And yes Shari is our Australian Kelpie x German Shepard girl.
DeleteThis place looks amazing! Keeping it in mind for our next visit to Australia :)
ReplyDeleteKeep it, plus plenty more in my blog inconsideration for next time.
DeleteAww! Your pup looks so HAPPY! Our pup always loved being in the water too! What a unique spot to visit and I love that they allow dogs!
ReplyDeleteOne of the only rock pools you can take your pup. Alot of waterfalls and pool are in our State forests which do allow dogs. Shari loves the water.
DeleteWhat a fun day! This looks like such a beautiful place, and your dog had a great time as well!! Fun post, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment. Our pup loves the water, and we love taking her everywhere.
DeleteWe have never been to Australia but Natural swimming pool sounds like a place my kids as well as my Yorkie would enjoy. I like places which are pet friendly. Shari sure looks happy :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely will remember to check back this post once I get to Australia next month, the place seems great.
ReplyDeleteThanks, and check out more on everything Oz. We have traveled every State and many outback trips.
DeleteSome of your recommendations are really interesting. These spa like mini water rapids are really unique, I haven't seen them anywhere during my travels.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic little spot for swimming! It makes me miss the hot natural springs in Iceland so I'd love to have these on my doorstep! Hope there are no crocs about :)
ReplyDeleteJaz
Ya, Croc's. No chance of croc's on the Gold Coast. Most crocodiles live in waterways north of Australia. Top end of Queensland and Northern Territory. Only thing you have to worry about is how cold the water is because it's natural rain water coming down from the Gold Coast Hinterlands. Fresh, clear water.
DeleteNever lose your sense of wonder. I love that quote by the way. And yes that swimming lagoon is so welcoming. Great recommendation, will definitely check it out when in Australia.
ReplyDeleteThis place looks like a great place to relax and rejuvenate. Nice pictures. Also, Love the quote "Life is better at beach". I concur!
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing, we have driven nearby multiple times on trips to the Gold Coast but never stopped. Will have to make sure we do next time.
ReplyDeleteWe were the same. We travel down the coast all the time, and finally we picked a great day with no one there early like us. we had the place to ourselves.
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