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Tugun

Queensland, Australia · Oceania

About Tugun

Tugun is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Coolangatta, 19km from Surfers Paradise Street Circuit.

Tugun is a town located in Queensland, Australia. With a population of 6,951, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Tugun sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Brisbane time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tugun to your route.

About Tugun

Tugun ( TEW-gən, TOO-) is a beach-side coastal suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Tugun had a population of 7,175 people. It borders New South Wales. Some locals refer to the suburb by the nickname of Tugz (pronounced CHOOGZ).

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Where is Tugun located?

Tugun is located in Queensland, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -28.1500 latitude, 153.5000 longitude.

What is the population of Tugun?

Tugun has a population of approximately 6,951 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
6,951
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Queensland
Timezone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-28.1500, 153.5000

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Tugun

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Surfers Paradise Beach

The Gold Coast's flagship beach with a long stretch of golden sand backed by a skyline of gleaming high-rises.

18 km · about 20 min drive

famous road

Surfers Paradise Street Circuit

A Gold Coast street circuit running along the beachfront and through the high-rise canyon of Surfers Paradise, host of Indycar and now Supercars. Ordinary beach-town streets off-season.

19 km · about 20 min drive

national park

Springbrook National Park

Rainforest plateau in the Gold Coast hinterland with sealed access to Purling Brook Falls and the Best of All Lookout car parks.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Warner Bros. Movie World

Gold Coast movie-themed park featuring rides and attractions based on iconic Warner Bros. films and characters.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

Australia's premier water park on the Gold Coast featuring giant water slides, wave pools, and aqua-play areas.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Dreamworld

Australia's largest theme park on the Gold Coast with thrill rides, wildlife encounters, and family attractions.

37 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Tugun

  • 19 kmSurfers Paradise Street CircuitA Gold Coast street circuit running along the beachfront and through the high-rise canyon of Surfers Paradise, host of Indycar and now Supercars. Ordinary beach-town streets off-season.

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