Chevron Island - Surfers Paradise - Main Beach - Gold Coast Accommodation

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Even though Chevron Island is not an official suburb of the Gold Coast, but is rather a part of Surfers Paradise, the area does have its own unique identity and village atmosphere.

Situated in the middle of the Nerang River, Chevron Island has clear access to both Surfers Paradise and Bundall.

• Chevron Palms Holiday Apartments is marked with a green star on the image to the left. You can see Cronin Island at the bottom left of the other image.
  

Chevron Island is ideally located close to retail shopping at Bundall, Southport and Surfers Paradise. You can also stroll around to the many boutiques and gift shops located on the island.

The Turf Club is within walking distance as is the Southport Golf Club. The Arts Entertainment Centre is close by. Public transport is available with easy links to all parts of the Gold Coast. Other water sports are also prominent on the river.

Fishing on Chevron Island

This fishing platform is located upon Chevron Island just downstream (north) of the Western Chevron Island bridge. The platform has seating and a blue shade sail with a nautical theme.

Good baits are yabbies, herrings and bloodworms. Schools of small shrimp and prawns school up along the rocks beside the platform, which allows anglers with small scoop nets to gather a bucketful of bait. Using a few of these small shrimps or prawns on a small size 6 hook and casting them out into the channel generally results in a whiting, bream or flathead.

Restaurants and Entertainment

Chevron Island itself, boasts numerous restaurants catering for all different tastes from all around the world. Chevron Island also has a number of bars that are very popular with locals and tourists alike. Stop in for a leisurely drink and some great food while enjoying some live music.

The Loft is an award winning restaurant established some 25 years ago. Featuring contemporary French and Italian cousine, it is perhaps the only table cooking restaurant on the gold coast. Exclusive range of wines available. Bookings are essential.

Another local restaurant - Ace Wasabi's - has been operating on Chevron Island for about five years. It specialises in authentic Japanese cuisine, as well as some unique dishes to satisfy the Australian palate. Ace Wasabi's prides itself on quality and prepare all food on the premises - cooking small batches of the famous sushi rice throughout its operating hours.

Also keep in mind the Tigerlilly Cafe and Wilma's Pasta.

Shopping

You'll find plenty of retail action on Chevron Island, with trendy and unique boutiques offering a diverse range of designer fashion. You'll also find all your day to day needs at the local supermarket, newsagent, bakery, florist and a variety of hairdressers and beauty salons.

Real Estate

There are three very different dwellings styles that make up the island. These are the older style, one-storey houses that date back to the 1960s, the more modern three and four story homes that are the norm for the island and the exclusive absolute riverfront homes located around the island's perimeter.

Cronin Island is situated at the northern tip of Chevron Island and is another prestige community. The Island is small and has only one street - Southern Cross Drive- The homes are grandiose and extremely exclusive. One of Cronin Island's impressive claims is that it is home to Queensland's first million dollar house sale back in 1983. (Source Mona Kennedy Realty at www.monakennedyrealty.com.au).

Budds Beach

Across from Chevron Island is Budds Beach - a small suburb bordered by the River on one side and the Gold Coast Highway on the other. It is just far enough away from the lights of Surfers Paradise to keep things relaxed. The perfect place for holiday makers.

Budds Beach offers a lovely park and a small family beach. From here you can take a surf ski for a paddle on the waterways or simply just enjoy the beach. Bumbles, the loacal cafe, has a great breakfast and a pleasant view.

Horse Racing at Bundall

Situated just five minutes from Chevron Island and Surfers Paradise Beach, the Gold Coast Turf Club has been in operation for over fifty years. During this time it has developed the racecourse and its facilities into a large and versatile venue that offers some of the most exciting entertainment to be found in South East Queensland. You, your family and friends are welcome to join us every Saturday and for our special Carnival Days.

Members and the public have the choice of over a dozen separate bars, restaurants, cafes and bistros. Friendly faces, changing activities and events, a great ambiance and the sensational 180 degree views in both members and public lounges will ensure the day's experience becomes the best social outing you can have.

The Gold Coast Arts Centre at Bundall

The Gold Coast Arts Centre sits on the banks of the Nerang River, entirely surrounded by parks and gardens. A unique feature is the large jetty which makes the Arts Centre accessible by boat.

The centre has two cinemas, several restaurants and function rooms, a comedy clubhouse, arts theatre, two art galleries and a costume hire department.

Bundall - in General

Originally this suburb was the site for the Bundall Sugar Plantation. Later the land was sub-divided and used for dairy farming. Now, the suburb is a major site for city landmarks such as the the Gold Coast Arts Centre.

Gold Coast City Council has a major administrative centre and corporate offices are situated in a cluster. Evandale Sculpture Walk near Gold Coast Art Centre gets you outside and art loving. The Historic Museum is open on the first Sunday of the month March to November at Elliott Street.