A REDLANDS Coast website has been launched as part of council’s efforts to entice south-east Queenslanders to the region.
Mayor Karen Williams said the website at visitredlandscoast.com.au reveals places that even some Redland residents do not know about.
Another site redlandscoast.com.au was also launched to provide information about the Redlands Coast brand.
The brand “Redlands Coast” and tagline “naturally wonderful” was agreed to by council in June.
“The time has come to proudly showcase the truly amazing hidden treasures and little adventures people can experience on Redlands Coast,” Cr Williams said.
“Check out the sites and you will see what really has been quite a well-kept secret for far too long – even for some locals.
“We have world-class surf beaches, calm coastal waters, an award-winning winery and craft breweries, an emerging foodie culture and plenty of coastal adventure with boating, fishing, diving, surfing, along with a rich heritage and captivating Quandamooka culture which dates back tens of thousands of years.”
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Council also encouraged residents to send an electronic postcard via the brand website redlandscoast.com.au to encourage family and friends to visit.
Cr Williams said the websites provided a treasure map of places for local and visitors to explore.
“Working closely with the traditional owners of the area, we have also included on the websites Quandamooka names for many areas,” Cr Williams said.
“We are right next door to a busy capital city and just up the road from the Gold Coast, yet here you can find an expanse of beach to have to yourself, walk in the steps of the Quandamooka peoples, get that adrenaline rush and then go browsing or uncover some real dining gems.”
The Redlands Coast term emerged earlier in the year, most prominently during a visit to Raby Bay by former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull and at the Commonwealth Games Baton Relay event at Cleveland.
It was approved by council in June but the expense and logo have been questioned extensively on social media.
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