Couran Cove Island Resort is a stunning holiday destination, with easy access by road or plane. Fly into Brisbane or Coolangatta and it’s only a short transfer to our ferry terminal. An easy twenty-minute ferry ride across the calm Broadwater brings you to our island. A glorious sanctuary with protected natural surrounds, like an ancient rainforest.

Couran Cove is an island playground where first-class facilities are standard, beginning with twenty-two kilometres of pure white sandy beach.

After an invigorating swim, hop on your bike and ride beneath a canopy of trees. The rainforest is a tranquil introduction to the island’s wildlife and flora. A long leisurely stroll down the endless beach gives you plenty of time to contemplate what to do next.

Gone are the days when only movie stars would go to retreats. These days, everyone has their own unhealthy habits to deal with. Our ‘Live Better Longer’ 5 day program sets out to achieve your goals through exercise, relaxation, nutritious eating and an empowering mental approach.

‘Kites Club’ is an organised program for the kids (ages 3-12). They can explore, learn a little and meet someone their own age. They’re sure to have a ball playing the organised games with our trained co-ordinators. Older children love Couran Cove because they don’t want to spend too much time with you. It’s such a safe and easy resort. Don’t worry about them. The activities centre has arcade games, table tennis & music. Plus the endless water activities will completely exhaust them.

Activities:
Find a secluded spot for lunch and laze about in the middle of nowhere. Why not try bird watching in the mangroves? The Broadwater is a haven for wildlife. Maybe you’d like to lose yourself in the exquisite nature walking trails. Everyone finds the rainforest boardwalk an easy, peaceful stroll.

Ask about our eco-tours like star gazing or the bush-tucker tour. Or try your hand at nature art classes and explore your own creativity. Maybe a Tai Chi class on the beach at sunset. And if you’re not that organised, just watch the sun set at the beach before you go out for dinner. It’s stunning. At the surf beach you can go boogie boarding, bodysurfing and jogging, or learn to surf. At the Broadwater, learn to sail or carve a wave behind a speeding tow, go yachting, waterskiing, windsurfing, have a banana boat ride, or a parasail.

Maybe you’d like to Mad Max your way across the water on a jetski? Or try your hand at sailing a catamaran. At the lagoon you can go kayaking, canoeing or hydrocycling.

There’s a 180 metre sprint track with a self-timer. There are long jump, high jump and triple jump pits. Javelin, shot put and discus areas. There’s two basketball half courts, shuffleboard courts, an indoor and outdoor gym and a rock climbing wall. Golf driving nets, 18-hole putting green, baseball batting cage, beach volleyball court, bikes and scooters. If you manage even half of these activities, you’ve put in a marathon effort.

Once you find out how much there is to do at Couran Cove Island Resort, you’ll need some time out to relax. There’s nothing like flopping onto your bed after a completely exhausting day. Then raiding the mini-bar for a cold beer or a chardonnay to toast the great Australian verandah.

Dining

With four restaurants to treat your tastebuds, gorgeous rooms perched on the water’s edge or secluded in the banksia forest, you’ll find that luxury can be combined with nature.

Considerate architects have designed boardwalks to lead you over sand dunes, through ancient rainforests and right up to the restaurant’s door. There’s the Oceanman Surf Club at the foot of the sand dunes, famous for its fabulous seafood and friendly staff; the Poolside Cafe on Spa Island, the Boardwalk Bar and Cafe, and for a more sophisticated dining experience by moonlight, The Restaurant overlooking the marina.

The resort has been designed around a simple philosophy. A casual, comfortable atmosphere built around nature - not on top of it. This sensitivity to the natural landscape of South Stradbroke Island has been recognised with environmental and architectural awards.

Spa and Total Living Centre

The whole atmosphere of Couran Cove is calm and languid, with the sounds of nature to help soothe the stressed-out city person in you. And while a rainforest walk, or a sunset stroll helps you to unwind, there’s nothing like a trip to the Spa and Total Living Centre to work out any tension hiding in the back of your neck. How will you indulge?

An exotic facial, a body wrap or a Swedish deep-tissue massage? The Spa and Total Living Centre has everything a Beverly Hills beautician might offer. Waxing, pedicures, manicures, body scrubs and too many types of facials to mention. Special treatments include hydrotherapy bath, steam room, Vichy shower and hairdressing.

Massages are for both men and women, by both men and women. By the poolside or at the TLC, there’s a range of techniques to squeeze out your tight spots. Yoga at the TLC or Tai Chi on the beach really brings the nerves down to earth. And it lasts a lot longer than a game of golf. A lot of guests return to the resort especially for a 5 day lifestyle program, or a 3 day pampering break.

Couran Cove Island Resort