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Things to do in Runaway Bay
Runaway Bay offers the visitor a number of attractions to explore. Broadwater runs along the eastern side of the suburb and the foreshore is a great spot for walking or picnicking. The suburb also contains an excellent network of bike paths and walking trails. Runaway Bay also hosts a busy shopping centre and ever expanding cafe and restaurant strips.
The Runaway Bay Marina houses 250 boats and is the main departure point for ferry services to South Stradbroke Island. It is also the place to learn how to sail and to hire a boat for a day of fishing on Broadwater.
The surfing and swimming of Main Beach and The Spit is also within easy reach of Runaway Bay.
Surfers Paradise is also within easy reach of Runaway Bay. With its towering skyline, luxury shopping and busy night life, Surfers Paradise is always a major drawcard for visitors. The big three theme parks of Movieworld, Dreamworld and Seaworld are all easily accessible from Runaway Bay.
History of Runaway Bay
Property developer Neil McCowan purchased a large portion of land along the shores of Broadwater in 1967 and began construction on an estate based around a man made canal system. He named the new suburb Runaway Bay promoting his development as an ideal destination for holidaying and relaxing.
Landmark in Runaway Bay
Runaway Bay is most famous for its intricate network of waterways. Opening on to Broadwater and the Gold Coast Seaway, the man made canals of the suburb are a hive of activity and run past the backyard of many Runaway Bay residents.
Shopping in Runaway Bay
Runaway Bay Shopping Centre is a major shopping precinct servicing surrounding suburbs and containing department stores, supermarkets and 130 speciality stores.
There is also excellent shopping in nearby suburbs including Australia Fair at Southport and Harbourtown Shopping Centre at Biggera Waters. Pacific Fair at Broadbeach remains an extremely popular shopping destination.
Restaurants & Cafes in Runaway Bay
Runaway Bay is home to an exciting dining scene with many different cuisines represented in both fine dining and casual style venues.
The nearby suburbs of Paradise Point, Biggera Waters, Labrador, Southport and Main Beach offer yet more dining options.
Sports & Fitness in Runaway Bay
Runaway Bay is home to the Sports Super Centre which is a top class sporting training facility designed to coach elite athletes and featuring swimming pools, gyms, running tracks and ovals.
A number of other sporting facilities exist in Runaway Bay including cricket ovals, netball courts and soccer fields.
Transport in Runaway Bay
Local buses service the suburbs of the Gold Coast and train stations at Helensvale, Nerang and Robina have frequent services to the centre of Brisbane.
Runaway Bay is serviced by Coolangatta Airport and Brisbane International Airport both of which offer connecting transfers to Runaway Bay.
Transportation in Runaway Bay
Runaway Bay is 44 kilometres from Coolangatta Airport and 12 kilometres from the heart of the Gold Coast at Surfers Paradise. Runaway Bay is 73 kilometres from Brisbane.
Transport Centre in Runaway Bay
Runaway Bay is a pretty northern suburb of the Gold Coast. Centred around a system of man made canals, the suburb has long been the haunt of boaters who can access the water from their homes and be out on the ocean in minutes.
Home to world class sporting facilities and located directly adjacent to Broadwater and the Gold Coast Seaway, Runaway Bay is an idyllic hamlet which contains a mixture of apartment buildings, villa complexes and luxury waterfront homes. We have a fantastic selection of holiday accommodation in Runaway Bay ranging from well appointed holiday apartments to large holiday homes perfect for longer stays.
Real Estate & Design in Runaway Bay
Runaway Bay offers a wide selection of fully furnished, short and long term accommodation including spectacular holiday houses and luxury townhouses. Rental accommodation in Runaway Bay is ideal for all: individuals on retreat, couples, families and corporate guests.
Schools, Institutions, Hospitals in Runaway Bay
There are primary and secondary schools in nearby Coombabah. Gold Coast Hospital located in Southport is the closest hospital.
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