Top 5 BBQ Places On The Coast

300 days of sunshine per year. Average temperature 29 degrees celsius. 57km of pristine coastline. Stunning national parks, waterfalls and mountains less than an hour away from the city. This is the Gold Coast and we love to live outdoors. One of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors here is to socialise over a barbecue. Here's my 5 favourite BBQ hot spots on the coast. 

1. Broadwater Parklands, Southport

Closest Tram Station: Broadwater Parklands or Southport South.

The parklands are right on the spit where you'll see plenty of water craft and are located in the heart of the city, hosting several events around the year. With natural wetland features, plenty of birdlife and trees this expansive space is a wonderful spot to have a picnic with friends.

Barbecuing in the beautiful surrounds of Broadwater Parklands

2. Tallebudgera Creek

Closest Tram Station: Broadbeach South. You can take a connecting bus number 700 from Broadbeach south to Talle Creek Park.

The local's all time favourite! This is an absolute hidden gem. Hire a stand up paddle board or simply bring your beach towel and a good book, either way you could easily spend a whole day here as the time drifts by. I just love losing myself in this beautiful environment.

Drone's Eye View of Tallebudgera Creek

3. Cascade Gardens, Broadbeach Waters


Closest Tram Station: Florida Gardens

Very few people know about these gardens because they're very secluded. This delightful space is easily accessible and never crowded. You would never believe that such a green and peaceful spot exists within the city.

4. Burleigh Point

Closest Tram Station: Broadbeach South, then take the 700 bus and ten minutes later you'll be at Burleigh Point 

Burleigh is just beautiful. It's also very popular, which is why you'll always find people carrying a picnic to this spot. This delightful green space under the Norfolk Pines has gas barbecues, picnic tables and a wonderful view of the ocean with the spectacular backdrop of the city behind it. 

Nothing like socialising with friends over a BBQ

5. Pratten Park, Kurrawa

Closest Tram Station: Broadbeach North

A short walk from the tram station and then just past the Oasis Shopping Centre. A great spot to barbecue with your friends because its so centrally located. Afterwards grab one of the best coffees on the coast from Elk Espresso overlooking the beachfront. Absolute bliss!

Now that's a cappuccino!

* Tanya Bhandari is studying Hospitality and Tourism at Griffith University.