Canungra is a small country town nestled in a quiet valley behind the Gold Coast and surrounded by tree-covered ridges separating wide flat valleys. The location provides the environment for varied and challenging flying as well as plenty of alternative activities should the weather fail to co-operate. The town has most of the essential facilities necessary for survival of today's parapeople. There is a pub, post-office, supermarket, a small number of restaurants/cafe's, a chemist and one autobank. The launches are 15-20 minutes drive from the town centre.
Canungra is situated about 40 minutes drive from the Gold Coast just over an hour from Brisbane in the SE corner of Queensland. There are scheduled international domestic flights into Brisbane and Coolangatta airports. If driving from the south on the coast road, stay on the Pacific Highway until you reach Nerang and then follow the signs to Beaudesert/Canungra. If coming on one of the inland routes, stay on Cunningham's Highway until you cross the Great Dividing Range and then follow the signs for Boonah, Beaudesert and finally Canungra.
There is a variety of accommodation types available in and around Canungra. However these are not great in number and Spring is a popular time to visit the region. To be sure of getting the type of accommodation you want make sure you book early.
| CANUNGRA | ||
| Information on accommodation
within Canungra is available from the Canungra Visitor
Information Centre 12-14 Kidston St, Canungra, Queensland, 4275. Ph: 07 5543 5156
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| Canungra Motel | Right in the heart of town and close to everything. High standard of service and quality accommodation. Again very popular with pilots so get in quick. |
http://www.canungramotel.com Email: canungramotel@eftel.net.au Phone (07) 5543 5155 |
| Canungra Hotel | Lovely hotel in the centre of town. Always popular so book early if this is your scene. A pilots rate is available if pilots ask for Loui or Shirley. |
http://www.goldcoastregion.com/canungrahotel.html Email: canungrahotel@hotmail.com Phone (07) 5543 5233 Fax (07) 5543 5617 |
| Baggs Guesthouse | Beautiful guesthouse with spacious rooms, private verandahs, and tranquil surroundings. Pool, spa, sauna, pay TV. |
http://www.baggs.com.au 12 King St Canungra 4275 Email: bookings@baggs.com.au Phone (07) 5543 5579 Mobile 0417077363 |
| Showground Campground | A short walk from town centre.
Situated on beautiful Canungra creek. Two powered sites for caravan use. Toilets and hot showers. $5 per night per person. Children under 14 free. Tea and coffee facilities available. |
Phone (07) 5543 5904 |
| NEAR CANUNGRA | ||
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couple of popular places on the outskirts of Canungra.
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| Wallaby Ridge Retreat | Bed & Breakfast reflecting a rustic earthy charm. 7km from Canungra on the Canungra-Beaudesert Road. |
http://www.wallabyridge.com.au/index.php Email: enquiries@wallabyridge.com.au Phone (07) 5543 4340 |
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The Bearded Dragon Tavern |
Excellent tavern and lodge located on the main road at the base of Mt Tamborine. Good food, beer and facilities. |
http://www.beardeddragon.com.au Email: info@beardeddragon.com.au Phone (07) 5543 6888 |
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Yandooya Farm |
Cottages sleep up to 6 people while the 3 bedroom homestead will accommodate up to 9 people. |
http://www.yandooya.com.au 42 Table Top Road, Canungra, QLD, 4275 Email: Phone (07) 5543 5184 |
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Sharp Park |
Camping approximately 5 km from town. Toilets but no Showers. Used to be free of charge but apparently a $7 per person per night fee is coming into effect soon. |
Bookings not required. |
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Quamby Campout (Southern Cross Tours) |
Canvas cabins approximately 15 minutes out of Canungra with beds and mattresses, hot showers, cooking and eating utensils for $15 per night per person. |
http://www.sc4wd.com.au/sc4wd_camping.htm Email: info@sc4wd.com.au Phone Don Coutts on 0409 477 12 or (07) 5543 4489 |
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MOUNT TAMBORINE |
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There is a lot of accommodation
available on Mount Tamborine which is very convenient for
the westerly launch site but is 10 minutes drive from
Canungra. Information on accommodation on Mount Tamborine
is available from the Tamborine Visitor Information
Centre, Doughty Park, North Tamborine, Queensland 4272.
Phone: 07 5545 3200 |
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| St Bernards Hotel | Lovely hotel/motel with family style atmosphere as well as swimming pool, tennis courts, sauna, and spa bath. Close to golf and rainforest walks. |
http://www.stbernardshotel.com/home.htm Email: stbhotel@bigpond.net.au Phone: (07) 5545 1177 Fax: (07) 5545 2733 |
| ALTERNATIVES | ||
| O'Reilly's Rainforest Guesthouse |
A modern tourist facility located on the edge of the world
heritage-listed Lamington National Park caters for
thousands of nature lovers each year. The rainforests, the
vast array of bird life, waterfalls and spectacular views
of the rugged escarpment attract people from all over the
world.
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http://www.oreillys.com.au/ Email: reservations@oreillys.com.au Phone: (07) 5544 0644 |
| Binna Burra Mountain Lodge | A
cosy mountain retreat nestled in the world heritage-listed
rainforests of the Gold Coast hinterland.
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http://www.binnaburralodge.com.au Email: reception@binnaburralodge.com.au Phone: (07) 5533 3622 |
| Gold Coast | The
Gold Coast is a major tourist destination and a relatively
short drive from Canungra. If you are attending the
competition as part of a family holiday or with some
non-flying friends you may like to consider staying there.
The Gold Coast tourist bureau at Surfers Paradise will be
only too happy to help you find accommodation on the
coast.
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http://www.goldcoasttourism.com.au Email: info@gctb.com.au Phone: (07) 5538 4419 |
| Mudgeeraba, Gold Coast | Raef Mackay, a CHGC member, offers accommodation in Mudgeeraba, $45 per night. New four bedroom house. Three rooms two with double bunks, one double bed. Seperate toilet and shower. Includes a home-cooked meal, pick up/drop off Coolongatta Airport ($23.10 train ride from Brisbane Airport, 6am to 7pm, 7days a week 1hr 45 min). Body board, surfboard use and tour of Tambourine and Beechmont also included. | http://goldcoasthgpg.com.au Email: raefon72@msn.com Phone: 0408 994 104 |
There are plenty of alternative activities in and around Canungra for those non-flying days or companions. If the internationally renowned beaches and fun parks of the Gold Coast are not your thing then one of the fabulous rainforest walks in Lamington National Park will keep you preoccupied for as long as you want. If you've something a bit more adventurous in mind then there's rockclimbing, mountain biking, skydiving and horse riding in the area as well as an excellent 9 hole golf course (adjacent to the army firing range) to keep the adrenaline flowing. Information on some of these attractions can be found at the following links:
