Couran Cove Island Resort
Relax, recharge and rejuvenate with an unforgettable experience tailored to suit your holiday needs. Endless possibilities await you with the promise of a unique and natural getaway. Situated on South Stradbroke Island, the island resort offers guests peaceful seclusion just a 15-minute private boat journey from Runaway Bay or 40-minute ferry ride from Main Beach on the Gold Coast.
Nature and culture blend harmoniously together to create a truly Australian-styled resort. Just imagine waking up each morning to the gentle sound of nature, the call of native birds, the whisper of the breeze through abundant banksia, secluded rainforests and the hushed roll of distant surf. Indulge in award-winning accommodation, gourmet dining, and explore a range of sporting and family activities and discover native island forests filled with indigenous animal life.
Couran Cove Island Resort’s style is simple, pure, sustainable and practical, and perfectly reflects Australian traditions and heritage in architecture. All materials are from sustainable resources, in particular the use of timber and glass. All cabins have solar hot water units and the veranda roof reflects light and air across the curved ceilings, creating an immediate sense of space and light in the room. The guiding motto for everyone involved with designing and building the resort was “How nature would have had it”.
Couran Cove Island Resort is a Gold Coast holiday destination with a difference.
THINGS TO DO
MARINA BERTHS & OVERNIGHT
ACCOMMODATION
Boaties are always welcome! Steer on over to Couran Cove marina, the perfect stop-over on your boating day trip or the perfect destination for your next holiday. The protected marina has full bathroom facilities and all marina guests enjoy full resort access. You can cruise on in and play for the day, or you can plan on staying a little longer. An overnight marina berthing fee includes shore power and water. For large boats ‘B’ Arm accomodates 8 -12 metres vessels. Be sure to mention when booking, if you prefer to dock on port or starboard when backing in to berth.
DINING & BAR The Marlin Bar has undergone a recent renovation and expansion of the bar area. Now open for day visitors and overnight berths to come and relax, reconnect and celebrate.
This premium waterfront tavern experience overlooks the resort marina making a pictureperfect location for boaters to share a cold drink and a good meal. The menu includes great Australian meats and seafood with something for everyone. It’s a great place for lunch or to watch the sunsets on the marina deck.
The resort food and beverage offerings also include the Boardwalk Bar & Café for snacks and coffee, while the Poolside Café on Spa Island is open for lunch and dinner. And for a truly unique experience head on over to the Beach Club at sunset for cocktails and a dance by the bonfire.
WATERSPORTS & ACTIVITIES
Guests can choose to spend hours at the sports centre or lounge by the pools on Spa Island. Use of all the facilities, activities and equipment are free for in-house guests. Whether you are looking for relaxation, indulgence, health or adventure, you will find a diverse range of pursuits to discover. At the heart of the resort is a floating inflatable adventure play. Other activities include a 25m heated lap pool, children’s pool, indoor cardio and circuit gym, running tracks, half-court basketball, cycling, kayaking, stand-up paddle boards, tennis, giant outdoor chess and children’s playground.
DISCOVER NATURE
There are a number of native bushland locations for you to discover and explore on your stay – the mangrove swamp, the banksia rainforest, the melaleuca wetlands, the eucalypt woodlands, and the coastal sand dunes. The island is also a sanctuary for the native golden swamp wallaby. At sundown every day, up to a dozen wallabies gather on the Village Green to collect their food for the evening. The island is a bird-watcher’s paradise supporting over 205 species of birds including kookaburras, rainbow lorikeets, sulphur-crested cockatoos, egrets, curlews and sea eagles.
The Couran Cove experience is about sipping a drink while watching the sunset, right on the waterfront of a tropical island paradise among gorgeous sand dunes and amazing beaches. Ready for a real island resort adventure? Call reception on (07) 5597 9999 or email marina@courancove.com.au.
