The Spit, Gold Coast
The Spit is the 5km long peninsula that stretches all the way up in the northward direction to the Gold Coast Seaway separating the Coral Sea from the Gold Coast Broadwater. The Spit is the gateway between Gold Coast Broadwater and the open ocean.
Mariner’s Cover Marina, Marina Mirage Shopping Mall, and Sea World Resort are located on the Gold Coast Broadwater side of The Spit. The ocean side of The Spit is relatively undeveloped compared to many other beautiful Gold Coast beaches.
The very flat Doug Jennings Park is at the tip of The Spit on the Broadwater side and is a popular public parkland offering both ocean and Gold Coast city views. The residents and visitors come here for swimming, fishing, boating, walking, picnics, family and social gatherings, relaxing, and enjoying the sea breezes.
The Spit Walk: Doug Jennings Park
The walk from the southern end of Doug Jennings Park by the waterfront in the northern direction to the Gold Coast Seaway Breakwall walking path extending out into the Coral Sea offers walkers views of the Gold Coast’s beaches and skyline at the southern end, and even more magnificent views of South Stradbroke Island across the Gold Coast Seaway gateway, the Coral Sea, and the ocean beaches of The Spit at the northern end.
Want to discover more great walking locations around Perth? Check out the “By the Waters” blogs.
The Spit is the 5km long peninsula that stretches all the way up in the northward direction to the Gold Coast Seaway separating the Coral Sea from the Gold Coast Broadwater. The Spit is the gateway between Gold Coast Broadwater and the open ocean.