Things to do in Currumbin, Queensland: Best attractions & activities

The best things to do in Currumbin, Queensland, include cooing over the animals at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, learning to surf at the Alley and kayaking on Currumbin Creek.

Currumbin, Queensland, is part of the Gold Coast. It’s one of the more chilled out sections of Queensland’s most famous holiday strip, but there’s also plenty to do.

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Things to do in Currumbin, Queensland: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

The most famous attraction in Currumbin is the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. This Gold Coast wildlife park offers a wealth of shows concentrating on different creatures and Aboriginal culture.

There’s also a great collection of native Australian animals on display – it’s a stone cold winner for kids, and tickets cost from $54.95.

Right next to the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is Honeyworld Gold Coast, where you can learn how to make honey. And, of course, buy plenty of honey to take home with you.

Best day trips from the Gold Coast – 7 ways to improve your stay

The Gold Coast is a destination in its own right, but there are several excellent day trips you can do while using it as a base.

Deluxe Tamborine Mountain winery tour – with gourmet lunch.
Full day Springbrook National Park tour – with waterfalls and bush tucker tasting.
Snorkelling with turtles at Cook Island.
Evening glowworm-viewing experience – with guided stargazing.
Lady Elliot Island day trip – with glass bottom boat & guided Great Barrier Reef snorkelling tour.
Hopping between microbreweries – with lunch included.
Northern Rivers fruit & distillery tour – with Tropical Fruit World and Husk Distillers.

Currumbin attractions: Elephant Rock

But Currumbin is mainly about the coastline. Elephant Rock next to the Currumbin Beach Vikings Surf Life-Saving Club is the best place for views. On a good day, you can see all the way up the Gold Coast to Surfers Paradise and all the way down to Coolangatta.

To the north is Currumbin Beach, which is renowned for how clean it is. But the classic beach in Currumbin is the Alley, just to the north by the entrance to Currumbin Creek.

What to do in Currumbin, Queensland: Surfing and kayaking

The Currumbin Alley is a classic all-rounder, with consistent but friendly waves making it ideal for beginner surfers. Meanwhile families can swim and kayak safely in the estuary, where there are no waves to contend with.

The Currumbin Alley Surf School offers surfing lessons here, while the Currumbin Boatshed hires out kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.

The main Currumbin accommodation option is the Rocks Resort. Expect spacious self-contained apartments looking out over the pool and beach.

The Currumbin Rock Pools, popular for swimming and rope swings, are a 15 minute drive away rather than in the town itself.