beginner
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

The Desert

The Desert on the Gold Coast is a natural freshwater creek spot with warm, calm conditions perfect for beginner swimmers and those seeking a unique outback experience. The sheltered creek environment offers protection from ocean swells. Tip: Bring water shoes as the creek bed can be rocky and check water levels after heavy rain.

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The Desert

-27.1919, 153.3757

Details

Location
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Type
ocean
Difficulty
beginner
Coordinates
-27.1919, 153.3757

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