Just when you thought the Gold Coast couldn’t get any more relaxed you arrive over the hill and into Tugun. This southern Gold Coast suburb is so laid-back that locals fondly call her Tugz (pronounced choog-s) while ancient Aborigines referred to Tugun as a place of “breaking waves”.
Certainly, it boasts one of the biggest and some say best beaches on the Gold Coast and on a good day, you may bag a breaker or two, but the real charm of Tugun lays in its homey streets, café culture and fish and chip shops.
That’s not to say there aren’t luxury oceanfront apartments – there’s plenty of those – plus affordable holiday units. For this is the Gold Coast without the glitz or the vinegar. It’s simply a salty suburb for strolling and sunbaking, hanging out at the surf club and mixing with the locals. Just don’t be surprised if by the end of a stay here, you too, will be calling her Tugz.
Quick Facts
Tugun is a suburb of Gold Coast in Queensland. It is located approximately 88kms from the capital Brisbane covering an area of 3.107 square kilometres. Tugun has a recorded population of 6588 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Standard Time zone Australia/Brisbane.
If you are planning a visit to Tugun we’ve put together some of the things nearby that you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know Tugun and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.