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Nobby Beach Coastal Outlook
A beachside stop about the coastline that shaped local leisure and tourism.
Mermaid Beach, QLD1920s-presentStory 4 of 5
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Nobby Beach connects the quiet waterways inland with the more public story of the Gold Coast shoreline.
Surfing, holiday culture, and beachfront development made this stretch part of the city's identity.
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