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

Crystal Fox

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August 18, 2021 - 7:15PM

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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.”

Up-and-coming Instagram influencer Shani Alder says she goes to Broadbeach for her saltwater fix.

Broadbeach, Gold Coast. Pic: @ps_photographygc

Mikayla Klewer

Followers: 49.8k

Favourite beach: “Tallebudgera of course.”

Mikayla Klewer says Burleigh Heads/Tallebudgera is her top pick for a beach day.

Tallebudgera, Gold Coast. Pic: @spied_on_the_run

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.”

Mine Coetser says she loves Burleigh Heads beach but will head down south to Coolangatta for a surf.

Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast. Pic: @issydphoto

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.”

Elly Candi, aka Beachpeachau, says she loves to watch the sunset at Coolangatta Beach.

Coolangatta Beach, Gold Coast. @byme4u_

Monique Castrission

Followers: 14.1k

Favourite beach: “My favourite beach is Burleigh Heads.”

Monique Castrission says Burleigh Heads is the best place to go for a night out or a beach day.

Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast. @tykeeling_

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.”

Alysha Buckingham says Rainbow Bay in Coolangatta is her favourite beach.

Kirra, Gold Coast. @thegcbible

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.”