Paddling near Gold Coast, Queensland

The Gold Coast sits on Queensland's southeast coast, where a network of tidal creeks, estuaries, and calm inland waterways makes it one of Australia's most accessible paddling cities. The Nerang River runs through the heart of the city, the Broadwater estuary connects to Southern Moreton Bay, and creeks like Tallebudgera, Currumbin, and Coombabah offer sheltered flatwater. South Stradbroke Island is a marquee multi-day destination, while Hinze Dam and Coombabah Lake provide still-water alternatives inland.