Best Gold Coast beaches named by local next gen Instagram Influencers
The Gold Coast’s pristine beaches provide the perfect backdrop for photos, with one place in particular proving a magnet for influencers. WHERE’S YOUR FAVOURITE BEACH? VOTE IN OUR POLL
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THE Gold Coast is well-known for its pristine beaches and beautiful sunrises – ideal spots for the perfect Instagram photos.
We asked the ‘influencers’ named in our list of the city’s up-and-coming social media stars to name their favourite spots.
While Burleigh Heads was popular, the top pick was nearby Tallebudgera Beach.
See who goes where, and have your say by voting in our poll.
Shani Alder
Followers: 18.7k.
Favourite beach: “My favourite beach is Broadbeach because I live on the beach there and you just can’t beat it.”
Mikayla Klewer
Followers: 49.8k
Favourite beach: “Tallebudgera of course.”
Mine Coetser
Followers: 20.3k
Favourite beach: “For sure chilling on the beach in Burleigh. I love it! But I’ve recently started surfing with my boyfriend and we always head to Coolangatta.”
Elly Candi
Followers: 21.8k
Favourite beach: “I’m from Sydney and moved here just before Covid started, so I can’t complain, all the beaches are amazing. Snapper Rocks in Coolangatta at sunset is a vibe and it’s nice to see the city of the Gold Coast in the background.”
Monique Castrission
Followers: 14.1k
Favourite beach: “My favourite beach is Burleigh Heads.”
Grace Olivia Roberts
Followers: 23k
Favourite beach: “Tallebudgera Creek hands down is my favourite beach ever. I live a five-munite walk from there and feel so grateful every day.”
Alysha Buckingham
Followers: 11.5k
Favourite beach: “My top beach pick would be Rainbow Bay in Coolangatta. That place gives me Hawaii vibes.”
Bianca Black
Followers: 21.1k
Favourite beach: “My favourite beach on the Gold Coast would have to be Miami. I also love going down to Currumbin with a bottle of red and a platter.”
Raychel
Followers: 20.7k
Favourite beach: “My favourite beach has to be Tallebudgera.”
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