The Beautiful Biggera Waters

Biggera Waters is a residential suburb with some waterway estates, 5 km north of Southport in Gold Coast. The Suburb located beside the Broadwater and the southern end of South Stradbroke Island. Biggera Waters took its name from the word Yugambeh which means, the Eucalyptus siderophloia, the red ironbark tree. It also shares its name with the Biggera Creek, a short watercourse with headwaters behind the Labrador. Before being urbanized or growing as a residential landscape, the area was recognized as Anglers Paradise, which is nowadays a part of the connecting Suburb of Runaway Bay.

After the arrival of European immigrants in the late nineteenth century, Biggera Waters was sectioned with many agricultural and fishing peoples making their homes here.

By 1888, there were enough new immigrants to hall the Southport Divisional Board that it was needed to build a bridge over the Biggera Creek.

Ordinary shopping is available at Biggera Waters Shopping Centre that is located at the corner of the Gold Coast Highway and Hollywell Road. The distance to Broadwater foreshore is not more than a stroll. The Broadwater stretch starts from Southport in North, passing through Labrador, Biggera Waters, Runaway Bay, Hollywell, Anglers Paradise and Paradise Point. Runaway Bay Shopping Centre is just at a 2-3 km north. 

Whereas with about 60 factory outlets, Harbour Town, inhabits the past times drive-in picture theatre spot. Later in 2007, Biggera Waters Shopping Centre got a new name “Metro Market” with a major $2 million investment. 

The Suburb is surrounded by many other fantastic shopping centres, comprising Australia Fair in Southport. Also, a number of dining options are available within the Shopping Centre and alongside the Broadwater.

Biggera Waters has a variety of accommodations, placed along the beachfront and at a short walking space from the Broadwater. A number of attractions can be enjoyed, including the water sports on the Broadwater waters. The most famous theme parks of Gold Coast’s including Dream World, Sea World and Warner Brothers Movie World are located at a very short drive from Biggera Waters apartments.

An amazing waterfront boardwalk is located beside the Broadwater starting from Biggera Waters in the North that continues to Southport in the South. Attractive grassland and many parks can also be seen along the boardwalk that is ideal for relaxing, walking and cycling.

Biggera Waters is definitely a harbour for water adventure lovers with an imaginary range of water sports and events to enjoy in the local area. Rent a boat and notice the excellent local fishing spots, try jet-ski or board on a snorkelling voyage in the crystal waters that surround Wave break Island or delight in refreshing dips in the sparkling Broadwater. 

For an energizing change, visit the magnificent Gold Coast surroundings to have a picnic among the dense and dazzling green ancient rainforest. Wildlife lovers can make an unforgettable stop getting up near to inherent animals at the rewarded Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and experience magical up close with lizards, koalas and kangaroos, while some quirky fascinations such as Dracula’s Haunted House, Infinity and Ripley’s Believe It or Not is an entertainment for all ages.