CATCH M E N T
BRUNSWICK HEADS
WHERE THE RIVER MEETS THE SEA WORDS Bruce Nelson PHOTOS Various
Well under an hour’s drive from the Mercedes-Benz dealership in Robina is the bustling seaside town of Brunswick Heads that’s fast making a name for itself as a day drive destination. The small coastal village of Brunswick
however a new energy has come town
become evident; no curb and guttering,
Heads has always played second to its
with restaurants, boutiques and a real
reverse 45 degree angle parking and
more popular sister town of Byron Bay
sense of new energy.
a central commercial hub where most
(they’re in the same shire), but over the
dining and shopping can be found.
past few years the dynamic has shifted
For a day trip from the Gold Coast
and ‘Bruns’ now stands on its own.
it’s the ideal location, with the Pacific
If you want to make a weekend of
Highway making it an easy drive from
it the town includes motels, holiday
The casual dining and picnic spots are still there, keeping the family friendly
almost any point in the city.
parks, and plenty of holiday houses and apartments scattered throughout,
feel intact, and the Hotel Brunswick
Once you arrive the charm of things
including the recently refurbished
still stands proud overlooking the river,
a small coastal town can only offer
Brunswick River Inn.
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