Locality Guide
Pacific Pines
Pacific Pines is a family focused, Stockland planned residential community and is nestled amongst 68ha of green space that ranges from manicured parks and recreational areas to natural bushland. Gently undulating terrain gives a great selection of views from coastline to the quiet natural beauty of national forest.
Pacific Pines offers a convenient and relaxed lifestyle. This relatively new suburb is an ideal location for both work and play being only 80kms from Brisbane and a short 15kms from the Broadwater and Gold Coast surf beaches.
The retail heart of this community is the Pacific Pines town centre with the family friendly Tavern Cut ‘N’ Grind Café and essential services such as Woolworths, Medical Centre and Chemist that cater to local’s everyday needs. There are many more convenience stores and include a 7-11 Service Station and Zarraffa’s Drive through Coffee. It is also located close to two of the Gold Coast’s famous theme parks; Movie World and Wet ‘n’ Wild, with Dreamworld only a short drive away.
Originally part of Gaven, Pacific Pines, became a separate suburb in 2003. Its neighbouring suburbs are Gaven, Oxenford, Maudsland, Helensvale and Arundel.
Recreation, Parks and Sports
At Pacific Pines, you need only take a short stroll to find a great past time, be it energetic or leisurely. Leisure facilities include:
- 68ha of parkland and open space.
- Walking & cycling trails.
- Skate park.
- Lakes & wetlands to explore.
- Interactive children’s playgrounds.
- Soccer & football fields.
Central Park – Located on Pacific Pines Boulevard.
This massive park is a favourite amongst northern Gold Coast residents. Weaving around a central lake, this is the perfect park for a stroll, or a play. There are great picnic areas adjoining the playgrounds, with many undercover tables perfect for your next get together or party. Barbeques, drinking fountains and an amenity building also make this a great park for families. This park is also home to outdoor fitness equipment, a fantastic free option for residents to get active! There is also a large sports field, as well as a full-sized cricket field. You can find it all at Pacific Pines Central Park – ring a friend, pack a picnic and enjoy this great location!
Brockman Park Located on Pitcairn Way.
Sports fields – Cricket and Soccer
Pacific Pines Soccer Club
Codrington Park Located on Laughlin Chase
Great local park with fabulous play facilities. The variety of play equipment will keep the kids entertained for hours! Barbeque facilities are on offer, as well as picnic shelters, making this a great park for your next family day out.
Flooded Gum Park Located on McAuley Parade
Sports Fields – The home of junior AFL team Pac Power.
Pitcairn Park located on Pitcairn Way
Salvado Reserve located on Angourie Crescent
Tomah Street Reserve
Small local park in Pacific Pines that includes playgrounds and picnic facilities.
William Ducket White Park located on Galapagos Way
Hawkesbury Park entry via Kadie Place
Snap Fitness
Local Education facilities include:
- Pacific Pines Primary School 5502 5333
- Pacific Pines High School 5502 5111
- Jubilee Catholic Primary School 5502 8566
- Gaven Heights Primary School 5514 7333
- St Stephens Anglican College (10 minute drive) 5573 8600
- Coomera Anglican College (10 minute drive) 5585 9900
- Griffith University (8 Minute Drive) 5552 8811
Medical
- Pacific Pines Medical Centre 5529 8655
- Pacific Pines Medical Clinic 5596 8400
- Pacific Pines Doctors 5529 9211
- TerryWhite Chemmart 5580 6662
- Pacific Pines Drive Thru Chempro Chemist 5573 7722
- FamilyOne Dental 5596 8400
- Family Vet Pacific Pines 5580 6377
- Gold Coast University Hospital 1300 744 284
In an emergency always ring 000
Transport
A local bus runs through Pacific Pines hourly to take you to Helensvale where you can transit to any part of the Gold Coast. Helensvale train station is also only a five-minute drive. There is easy access to the M1 Motorway for those looking to travel to Brisbane or Coolangatta. The Gold Coast City Marina is located nearby in Coomera with 200 water berths and everything needed for boating available.
The Gold Coast Light Rail is an excellent addition to the Gold Coast transport system giving access from Helensvale to Broadbeach with future expansion expected.
Attractions
Shopping
- Woolworths Pacific Pines
- Coles Pacific Pines
- Westfield Helensvale Shopping Centre (10 minute drive)
- Helensvale Plaza Shopping Centre (10 minute drive)
- Westfield Coomera Shopping Centre (15 minute drive)
- Harbour Town - Outlet Shopping Centre (20 minute drive)
Nearby Markets
Every Saturday: Helensvale Farmers Market, Helensvale State High School, 243 Discovery Drive
HELENSVALE at 6:00am - 11:00am.
Every Sunday: Nerang Fresh Produce and Craft Market, Cnr Lavelle & Nerang Street NERANG at 6.30am - 12:00pm.