White Lanterns Motel Gold Coast , Australia 2121 Gold Coast Hwy, Miami, Queensland 4220  Phone: 07 5679 3876 or 0426 014 200 Note, our previous number (07) 5572 8662 is no longer in use Email: lanterns@bigpond.net.au

ABOUT MIAMI

THINGS TO SEE AND DO

• Beaches

Miami has some of the best beaches in the Gold Coast. Miami actually has two beaches separated by the South Nobby headland, Nobby Beach to the north and Burleigh Beach to the south. Lifeguards patrol both beaches on either side of the headland (Hythe St & Kratzman Ave) and at North Nobby (Santa Monica Rd and Lavarack Rd). The best time to bathe is in the morning between 8 and 11 am as onshore / southerly winds tend to pick up in the afternoon and conditions become less stable.

Toilets, picnic and barbeque facilities can be found along the beaches. The beaches are an excellent place for running, surfing and fishing. The short walk or drive down Riviera Road is the best way to reach the beaches.

• South Nobby

South Nobby is the first headland south of Surfers Paradise. It has extensive and picturesque views in most directions and has safe and well-maintained boardwalks along the cliff top. The area is particularly inviting in the early morning or late afternoon. There are steps leading up from the beach at the southern end of Marine Pde.

• North Nobby

North Nobby offers walking tracks as well as a scenic view over the beach. It was formerly the site of Magic Mountain castle. A rough track leads up from the northern end of Redondo Av.

• Pizzey Park

A large recreation area consisting of a golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool, rugby field, sports oval, canoeing facility and skateboard ramps. The park has two freshwater and one saltwater lake with abundant bird life. The park is located on Pacific Ave (by turning left at the lights after the Shell service station)

ACTIVITIES

• Golf - Burleigh Golf Club
• Swimming - Pizzey Park Public Pool; nearby beaches
• Tennis - Corner Gold Coast Hwy and Hythe St; Pizzey Park
• Surfing - nearby beaches of Miami, North Burleigh and Burleigh Heads
• Cycling - Beachfront Bicycle track along Marine Parade and The Esplanade

EATING

• KFC
• Mc Donald's
• Nobby's Kebabs
• Miami Bar and Bistro
• North Burleigh Surf Lifr Saving Club
• Jess Fish and Chips

SHOPPING

• Miami Convenience Store (6am - 7pm) : Across the highway
• Miami Fruit Market (8am - 6pm) : Value for fresh produce
• Coles Supermarket (8am - 9pm) : Anchor in Miami Shopping Centre, largest supermarket in Miami
• Newmans Service Station (24 Hours) : Adjacent to the Motel
• Ampol Service Station (24 Hours) : RACQ office, Wide variety of convenience items as well as motoring products and services
• Shell Service Station (24 Hours) : Large and convenient service station
• 7 Eleven (24 Hours) : Adjacent to McDonald's
• IGA Store Nobby (8am - 7pm)
• IGA Store Miami (8am - 7pm): Largest store in Miami
• Miami Hotel : Drive through liquor shop

TRANSPORT

Surfside Bus lines operate a 24-hour a day bus service along the Gold Coast Highway outside the Motel. Busses generally run from Tweed Heads to Southport with most continuing South to Kingscliff and North to Paradise Point or Helensvale. The busses service Coolangatta Airport, Surfers Paradise, Pacific Fair and Currumbin Sanctuary, while a bus change may be needed for Sea World, Dream world, Movie world, Nerang and the Tweed Valley.

An electric railway connects to Brisbane from Robina. Robina can be reached directly by bus from Christine Ave (1.1 km south) or by changing busses at Pacific Fair.

CoachTrans busses, shuttle busses and limousine services provide direct transport to Brisbane Airport.

Taxis are available, phone Regent Taxis on 131 008.
Flag fall is $2.50 (6am-8pm weekdays & 6am-1pm Sat), $3.70 other times. Fare is $1.25 per km + $1.00 booking fee.

HISTORY

A good detailed history of Miami can be obtained from the Gold Coast City Councils Heritage Tour.