Locality Guide

Location Description

Nerang lies between the ocean and the mountains and between Brisbane and the Gold Coast and sits on the river that carries its name.

It was settled in 1863 and its name is said to come from the Aboriginal term meaning 'little'. Today Nerang and nearby Carrara are far from little, as they move towards their destiny and become busy commercial and retail centres of the Gold Coast.

Attractions

The Hinze Dam is 600 metres long and holds 163,500 mega litres of water. Apart from its practical use in supplying the growing Gold Cost region with fresh water, it's a popular picnic spot.

At the Gold Coast War Museum, you can see tanks, armoured vehicles, artillery, firearms, and memorabilia from every war in which Australia has played a part.

Facilities

Shopping can be done locally at the Nerang River Plaza or further afield at one of the larger centres such as Australia Fair, Southport.

There are some restaurants locally, mostly of the takeaway variety. More choice can be found at Southport and Chevron Island.

The nearest cinema is the Nerang Cinema Complex located in Earle Plaza, Cnr Price and White St’s. With larger complex’s located at Australia Fair, Southport and Robina Town Centre, Robina.

For a complete list of what's on in Nerang, see www.queensland-holidays.com.au

Transport

Surfside Buses service the Gold Coast region. Information including timetables is available at http://www.surfside.com.au Other private bus contractors service the Canungra and Hinterland areas.

The Nerang railway station is on the Robina/Gold Coast line. Travel time for the 76 km journey to Brisbane is between 66 and 75 minutes. The journey south to Robina takes about seven minutes.

Community

The nearest hospitals are:

Gold Coast University Hospital Southport
1300 744 284

Pindara Private Hospital
(07) 55889000

Robina Hospital
(07) 5668 6000

Pre-Schools

Several pre-schools operate in and around Nerang, including:

Nerang Pre-School
(07) 55781866

William Duncan Pre-School
(07) 55963266

Gaven Pre-School
(07) 55737047

Primary Schools

Local primary schools include:

St Brigids
(07) 55964188

William Duncan Primary School
(07) 55963001

Nerang Primary School
(07) 55781522

Numinbah Valley State School
(07) 55334140

Gaven Primary School
(07) 55737933

Secondary Schools

The secondary schools in the area include:

Emmanuel College
(07) 55614000

St Michaels College
(07) 55302722

Nerang High School
(07) 55962033

Sport

Nerang is well serviced by sporting facilities.

Carrara Sports Stadium contains sporting fields including one for polo crosse. There are also pony clubs, rugby and soccer clubs, and horse riding trails in the area. Golf courses in the area include internationally renowned Emerald Lakes and Palm Meadows.