
Everything you need to know about your flight to Coolangatta
The sun shines almost every day of the year. The climate is humid subtropical, cooler inland than on the coast. The range of temperatures in spring (September to November) is 60-77 F, climbing to 82 F or so in summer (December to February). During autumn (March to May) temperatures are between 60-80 F and down to 50-70 F in winter (June to August).
Peak Season:
October through March is, in general, peak season in Coolangatta. This takes in the school vacations, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and, depending when it falls, Easter (March or April). Whale watchers will visit between June and November.
Off Season:
April through September is low season, however whale-watching season runs from June to November.
There are lots of options for getting to Coolangatta from the airport. Gold Coast Airport has a Transport and Information Desk outside International Arrivals and there are several car-rental companies represented at the airport. Shuttle buses and taxis are also options for the short trip to Coolangatta.
Car is the easiest option for getting around, but Surfside Buslines operates a good, inexpensive service throughout the Gold Coast, 24 hours per day.