Highland Park
Highland Park is positioned in the middle of the gold of the beaches and tourist strip and green of the Gold Coast Hinterland. It is located just south of Nerang and has easy access to the M1 Motorway. Nerang is home to a cinema, local library, Gold Coast City Council Chambers, train station and swimming pools.
Residential
Highland Park offers panoramic views and renovation opportunities. This area offers a mix of more modern homes on the highest elevated land with older homes near the M1 Motorway. .
Shopping
The area is serviced by small shopping villages in Highland Park. However the major shopping needs are services by Nerang. These include Nerang River Plaza, Nerang Fair, Earle Plaza and Nerang Mall. There is a Woolworths on the corner of New and Cayuga streets and Earle Plaza is also home to Nerang’s cinema complex. There are a number of cafes throughout Nerang.
Schools
Primary: Nerang, William Duncan, Worongary, Silkwood Steiner (alternative), St. Brigid’s (Catholic). High: Nerang. Colleges: Emmanuel and Kings Christian
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Retirement
Earle Haven Retirement Village offers one, two and three bedroom apartments set among 42 acres of award-winning tropical gardens.
Medical
Highland Park Medical Centre 95 Alexander Drive, Highland Park Nerang Family Medical Practice, Franklins Nerang Mall, Nerang
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Transport
Nerang Rail station and the M1 Motorway provide access to all areas. Buses run through Highland Park frequently.
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Recreation
Nerang PCYC on Cayuga St offers futsal, boxing, basketball, volleyball and martial arts. Nerang has a soccer club and rugby league club for young and old looking to join a team. The Nerang RSL is a popular venue for dining and entertainment among Nerang locals as well as people from surrounding areas. Nerang River offers good fishing and boating opportunities and provides a nice backdrop for family picnics. The Gold Coast Cycle Centre is also located in the area and has a velodrome, off-road circuit and a gridiron field.
Golf
The Villa, a private golf course nestled alongside the Nerang River, is a stunning venue designed to cater to weddings, corporate dinners, special events, conferences and functions. Membership is by invitation only. Emerald Lakes Golf Course at Carrara is another nearby golf course. However, if you live in this area you have access to more than 10 golf courses within a 15-minute drive.
