--- description: Free 24/7 council parking at Chalk & Lanham Street Carpark, plus a Parksy space 220 m from Coolangatta Beach for $23 a day. title: Parking Near Coolangatta Beach, Tweed | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-coolangatta-beach-tweed-572bdb.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Coolangatta Beach, Tweed Landmark Parking · Tweed, New South Wales · Coolangatta Beach Published 6 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) Coolangatta Beach, Kirra, QLD [Airport Parking (OOL)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/au/qld/ool) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/au/nsw/tweed) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/au/nsw/tweed) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/au/nsw/tweed) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/tweed) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/au/nsw/tweed) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/au/nsw/tweed) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/au/nsw/tweed) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/au/nsw/tweed) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/au/nsw/tweed) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/au/nsw/tweed) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/au/nsw/tweed) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/au/nsw/tweed) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/au/nsw/tweed) Where Can I Park for Coolangatta Beach? Parking in Coolangatta is free according to the council, and Chalk & Lanham Street Carpark offers free parking with 24/7 access. For a Parksy space, The Strand is 220 m from the beach at $23 a day, while another secure Coolangatta space is 410 m away at $4 an hour. Buses from Coolangatta Central run every five to ten minutes from 7am to 7pm. Listen to article 5:22 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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Affordable Parking Space in Coolangatta - The Strand, 220 m (3 min walk)
## Parking Near Tweed [Affordable Parking Space in Coolangatta - The Strand $23.00/day 220 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/qld/coolangatta/affordable-parking-space-in-coolangatta-the-strand-93729) [Secure Parking Space in Coolangatta – 24/7 Access! $4.00/hr 410 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/qld/coolangatta/secure-parking-space-in-coolangatta-247-access-92400) [Covered Parking at Kirra Point, Coolangatta - 24/7 Access $5.00/hr 730 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/qld/coolangatta/covered-parking-at-kirra-point-coolangatta-247-acc-93921) [Secure 24/7 Private Parking in Coolangatta - Just $4/day! $4.00/day 920 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/qld/coolangatta/secure-247-private-parking-coolangatta-4day-88113) [Secure Covered Parking Lot in Bilinga – 24/7 Access $15.75/day 2.0 km](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/qld/bilinga/secure-covered-parking-lot-bilinga-247-access-173680) [Secure 24/7 Garage Parking in Bilinga, QLD $45.00/day 2.1 km](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/qld/bilinga/secure-247-garage-parking-bilinga-qld-173779) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Coolangatta Beach with a pre-booked private parking space nearby, making the short walk easier and reducing time spent circling for a spot.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-coolangatta-beach-tweed-572bdb.webp) Coolangatta Beach with a pre-booked private parking space nearby, making the short walk easier and reducing time spent circling for a spot. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/photo/black-rocks-on-the-seashore-14837885/) / Simon Hurry ## Official Parking for Coolangatta Beach in Kirra Coolangatta Beach is in Kirra, near Tweed, and the council states that all parking in Coolangatta is free (goldcoast.qld.gov.au). For a council-run option, Chalk & Lanham Street Carpark provides [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) with 24/7 access (goldcoast.qld.gov.au), making it a practical base when the beachfront is busy. The council listing gives the car park’s Sunday hours as 08:00 AM–05:00 PM while also stating that parking is available 24/7 (goldcoast.qld.gov.au). Coolangatta Central has bus services operating every five to ten minutes between 7am and 7pm (goldcoast.qld.gov.au), so drivers can leave the car there and continue by bus when central spaces are under pressure. ## Parksy Spaces Around Coolangatta’s Beachfront Parksy lists an affordable parking space on The Strand, 220 m from Coolangatta Beach, at $23 a day. A secure parking space in Coolangatta with 24/7 access is 410 m away and costs $4 an hour. Further options include covered parking at Kirra Point, 730 m away, at $5 an hour, plus secure 24/7 private parking in Coolangatta, 920 m away, at $4 a day. Drivers needing a space in Bilinga can choose secure covered parking 2.0 km away for $15.75 a day, or secure 24/7 garage parking 2.1 km away for $171 a day. Show map of Tweed ## Peak Demand and Street Parking in Coolangatta Weekday and weekend conditions also differ at The Strand, where the centre provides three hours of free parking on weekdays and two hours free on weekends before a nominal fee applies for longer stays (strandcoolangatta.com.au). Coolangatta’s local parking position is straightforward because the council says all parking in Coolangatta is free (goldcoast.qld.gov.au). The council also identifies regular bus services from Coolangatta Central every five to ten minutes between 7am and 7pm (goldcoast.qld.gov.au), giving drivers a useful alternative when beachside streets fill during busy periods. ## Chalk & Lanham Street Carpark and Other Nearby Choices Chalk & Lanham Street Carpark is the named free council option, with parking available 24/7 (goldcoast.qld.gov.au). Its no-charge arrangement suits visitors who want to avoid the timed free offer at The Strand, where three hours apply on weekdays and two hours on weekends (strandcoolangatta.com.au). Kirra Village also has a Secure Parking car park in Coolangatta. Its drive-up rates are $6 for two hours, $12 for two to three hours and $20 for more than three hours (secureparking.com.au). The Strand provides another shopping-centre option, with a nominal fee after its free weekday or weekend period (strandcoolangatta.com.au). ## Buses and Walking Access From Coolangatta Central Coolangatta Central is the key public transport point identified for the area, with bus service routes running every five to ten minutes from 7am to 7pm (goldcoast.qld.gov.au). This frequency can help visitors park away from the beachfront and continue towards the sand without searching for another space. The station connection requires a bus or another onward trip rather than a walk to the beach, while local buses from Coolangatta Central provide the practical final leg identified by the council (goldcoast.qld.gov.au). Show street view near Coolangatta Beach ## Sources - [NSW Government road rules](https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/roads-safety-and-rules) - [Parking in the Tweed | Tweed Shire Council - NSW Government](https://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/community/roads-transport/parking-in-the-tweed) - [Local area parking changes](https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Services/Roads-transport-parking/Parking/Traffic-areas/Local-area-parking-changes) - [Transport for NSW](https://transportnsw.info) - [Parking at The Strand](https://www.strandcoolangatta.com.au/centre-info/parking/) - [Chalk & Lanham Street Carpark](https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Services/Roads-transport-parking/Parking/Council-carparks/Chalk-Lanham-Street-Carpark) - [Kirra Village, Coolangatta QLD Car Park](https://www.secureparking.com.au/en-au/car-parks/australia/qld/kirra-village-coolangatta-car-park/) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for Coolangatta Beach? Parking in Coolangatta is free according to the council, and Chalk & Lanham Street Carpark offers free parking with 24/7 access. For a Parksy space, The Strand is 220 m from the beach at $23 a day, while another secure Coolangatta space is 410 m away at $4 an hour. Buses from Coolangatta Central run every five to ten minutes from 7am to 7pm. ### Is Parking Near Coolangatta Beach Free? The council states that all parking in Coolangatta is free. Chalk & Lanham Street Carpark is a council-run option with free parking available 24/7. The Strand has a different arrangement, providing three hours free on weekdays and two hours free on weekends before a nominal fee applies for longer stays. ### What Is the Closest Parksy Parking to Coolangatta Beach? The closest Parksy option is an affordable parking space on The Strand, 220 m from Coolangatta Beach, costing $23 a day. Other nearby choices include secure parking in Coolangatta, 410 m away at $4 an hour, and covered parking at Kirra Point, 730 m away at $5 an hour. ### Does Chalk & Lanham Street Carpark Have 24/7 Access? Chalk & Lanham Street Carpark provides free parking with 24/7 access, making it a practical council-run option when beachfront parking is busy. The council listing gives the car park’s Sunday hours as 08:00 AM–05:00 PM while also stating that parking is available 24/7. ### What Are the Parking Rules at the Strand? The Strand provides three hours of free parking on weekdays and two hours free on weekends. A nominal fee applies for longer stays. This timed free offer differs from Chalk & Lanham Street Carpark, where parking is free and available 24/7. ### Can I Take a Bus From Coolangatta Central to the Beach? Bus services from Coolangatta Central operate every five to ten minutes between 7am and 7pm. Drivers can park away from the beachfront and continue by bus when central spaces or beachside streets are under pressure. 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