Surfers Paradise Beach to Macintosh Island Park

Starting from Eileen Peters Park off Northcliffe Terrace, this return walk follows the Surfers Paradise Beach via a concrete track, then crosses the Main Beach Parade and takes you to the scenic pedestrian bridge in Macintosh Island Park. The vast Coral Sea on one side, and the astoundingly tall skyscrapers of Surfers Paradise on the other. It’s a perfect way to get to know the area as the flat and paved track lets you focus on nothing but the amazing scenery you’re in. Don’t hesitate to bring your whole family: the track features playgrounds, bbq areas, resting spots and lots of other amenities. On top of all that, it’s wheelchair accessible. Don’t forget to stop and admire the views over Nerang River on the bridge as well. After the journey, take your shoes off and jump into the welcoming waters of Coral Sea to complete the experience. Keep in mind that dogs are not allowed at the beach. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-28.0051048,153.4313983)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Smith Street Motorway, 10 Turn on to High Street, 3 then drive for 1.1 km Turn left onto Queen Street, 20 and drive for another 640 m Keep left onto Queen Street, 20 and drive for another 4.3 km Turn left onto Clifford Street and drive for another 300 m Turn left onto The Esplanade and drive for another 115 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Eileen Peters Park off Northcliffe Terrace, head along the concrete footpath as you keep the sea to your right, moving parallel to the road(to your left). Stay on the track and keep moving in the same direction to continue along Surfers Paradise Beach to Macintosh Island Park Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. There is a toilet (about 30 m back from the start). Find the Eileen Peters Park at the start.
	After another 175 m continue straight. After another 200 m pass the toilet (on your left). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. After another 15 m pass the "Surfers Paradise Surf Life" (35 m on your left). W: After another 85 m pass the shelter (25 m on your left). After another 30 m pass the "ESPL Coffee" (45 m on your left). Then pass the "Beachfront markets" (on your left). After another 240 m pass the toilet (15 m on your left). After another 40 m pass a seat (9 m on your left). After another 40 m pass the BBQ (9 m on your left). Continue straight. After another 8 m pass the toilet (20 m on your left). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. After another 15 m pass the water tap (20 m on your left). After another 10 m pass a seat (20 m on your left).
	After another 125 m continue straight. After another 65 m pass a seat (on your left)., has no backrest. After another 50 m pass the picnic table (8 m on your left). After another 10 m pass the BBQ (8 m on your left). After another 90 m pass the water tap (20 m on your left). After another 35 m pass the toilet (15 m on your left). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. After another 520 m head into the "David Evans Reserve". After another 80 m continue straight.
	After another 230 m continue straight.
	After another 75 m continue straight. After another 10 m head into the "Macintosh Island Park".
	After another 125 m continue straight.
	After another 75 m turn left. Then cross the bridge
	Continue another 125 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 2.3 km to get back to the start. About 35 m past the end is a toilet.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Surfers Paradise Beach to Macintosh Island Park

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	4.6 km
Time	1 h to 1 h 45 min

Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 480 m from the start.

Toilet: There are 6 on route, on average they are 660 m apart with the largest gap of 2 km.

Seat: There are 3 on route, on average they are 1.1 km apart with the largest gap of 3.7 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-25 m	[toilet]
Toilet	380 m	[toilet]
Shelter	480 m	[shelter]
Toilet	660 m	[toilet]
Seat	680 m	[seat]
Toilet	740 m	[toilet]
Seat	780 m	[seat]
Seat	870 m	[seat]
Toilet	1.1 km	[toilet]
Toilet	2.6 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Surfers Paradise Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Thursday 31 October
  
  Possible storm.
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, becoming less likely later this evening. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe. Winds northerly 15 to 25 km/h.
  
  Friday 1 November
  
  17°C → 28°C
  Shower or two. Possible storm.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the north in the early morning. High chance of showers, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening, possibly severe with damaging winds, large hail and possible heavy falls. Winds northwest to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the morning then becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching 28 to 33.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 7:40am to 3:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High]
  
  Saturday 2 November
  
  18°C → 26°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Sunday 3 November
  
  18°C → 27°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Monday 4 November
  
  18°C → 30°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of a thunderstorm in the south in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming northerly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching 30 to 35.
  
  Tuesday 5 November
  
  19°C → 30°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Wednesday 6 November
  
  19°C → 28°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Thursday 7 November
  
  19°C → 28°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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