Sorrento
Sorrento is a small suburb encompassed by Bundall that is regarded as a desirable and upmarket area of the Gold Coast. Sorrento is a few minutes from Surfers Paradise and residents have easy access to the CBD.
Residential
Sorrento is a popular area for people looking to buy canal homes. Exclusive waterfront properties sell for millions of dollars.
Shopping
Sorrento borders an extensive retail area at Bundall which is home to some of the largest showrooms on the Gold Coast. Among them are Harvey Norman, Domayne, Super A-Mart and Sporty’s Warehouse, not to mention bedding outlets, outdoor furniture and many other specialty stores.
Schools
Primary schools: Bellevue Park, Benowa, St Kevin’s (Catholic), Surfers Paradise. High schools: Benowa, Keebra Park high and special. Colleges: The Southport School (Anglican boys), St Hilda’s (Anglican girls). Gold Coast College of Business.
Queensland education phone directory.
Retirement
Lady Small Haven Retirement Village located on Allchurch Avenue offers relaxed living in the heart of the Gold Coast. It has a community focus with a village leisure centre exclusively for residents.
Medical
Sorrento Medical centre, Cnr Bundall Rd & Allawah St, Sorrento Evandale Medical Centre, Ashmore Road, Bundall
Gold Coast after-hours bulk bill “House Call” doctors
Transport
Buses run through Bundall twice every hour.
Gold Coast bus, train and transport planners
Recreation
Racing at the Gold Coast Turf Club is very popular with races normally running every Saturday. Nearby the Gold Coast Arts Centre offers visitors theatre, two cinemas, art exhibitions, musicals and comedy acts. St. Margaret’s Historic Chapel on the grounds of the Arts Centre is a picturesque option for couples planning a wedding with the function rooms at the centre in walking distance. Right next door Evandale provides a lovely spot for a barbecue by the Nerang River with a swimming lagoon and amenities available. Evandale Sculpture Walk is a must see for art lovers.
Golf
Southport Golf Club is a premier 18-hole member owned club with a 5792 metre par 71 Championship layout. Visitors are welcome so long as they are a member of another club.
