Your mysa guide to the coolest time of year!
When winter rolls into the Southern Gold Coast, things don’t exactly slow down — they just get a little softer, a little quieter, and a whole lot cosier.
Mornings are crisp, skies are blue, the beaches are blissfully empty, and the vibes? Still sky-high. Whether you're planning a sneaky mid-weeky (that’s a Monday to Thursday stay!), a solo reset, or a low-key coastal retreat, winter is prime time to experience the Goldie without the hustle.
Why Winter on the Southern-End Just Hits Different
Less foot traffic. More golden hour. No steamy humidity. It’s the perfect season for slow travel, ocean dips, and a little winter wellness by the sea.
From Burleigh Heads to Tweed Heads, there’s an easy charm in every stop, and The Mysa Motel is your boutique launchpad to explore it all. Think retro-luxe suites, contactless check-in, a dreamy solar-heated magnesium pool! A quiet little oasis just steps from the sand.
The check-list to bliss
Boutique, intimate, and oh-so-welcoming, here’s your reasons to stay with us;
✔️ Magnesium Splash Club pool (solar-heated all winter long)
✔️ Complimentary inclusive mini bar
✔️ Walkable to cafés, beaches, and bars
✔️ Contactless check-in & sustainable design touches
✔️ That cosy-luxe meets beachy-cool feeling, always.
Things To Do This Winter
☀️ 1. Sunrise Walks & Ocean Dips
Start your day salty and smug with a sunrise stroll from Palm Beach to Currumbin Alley. Brave the locals' ritual — a brisk dip at Currumbin Alley or a swim along the oceanfront. It’s energising and oh-so-refreshing.
🐋 2. Whale Watching Season (June–October)
Catch a glimpse of migrating humpbacks from Kirra Hill Lookout or Point Danger — BYO coffee and binoculars for maximum magic. No boat required, just big winter energy.
🧘♀️ 3. Wellness & Slow Living
This is your season to unwind:
– Beach yoga in Burleigh with a salty breeze or a solo morning stretch under our neon sign in the Splash Club!
– Evening saunas and mineral soaks at Native State Bathhouse in Kirra (open ‘til late)
– Sound baths, cacao ceremonies, and more at The Light Centre Currumbin
🎨 4. Art, Makers & Markets
Get your fix of local creativity at:
– Dust Temple, Currumbin: moody coffee, rotating art shows, and live acoustic Sundays
– Palm Beach Farmers Market (Saturdays): artisan bread, ceramics, handmade goods, and winter blooms
🏄♂️ 5. Surf Watching at Snapper Rocks
Rug up, grab a coffee, and let the pros put on a show. Winter swell = some of the best conditions all year. It’s like a live-action surf doco, minus the crowd.
Warm Up With These Eats
Brunch & Coffee
Barefoot Barista, Palm Beach – killer brekkie toasties + specialty coffee
Stable Coffee & Kitchen, Tugun – avo toast, good vibes & boutique shopping
Tarte Bakery, Currumbin – explore the magical new high tea garden
Lunch With a View
Rick Shores, Burleigh – sunshine, sea spray & the famous Moreton Bay Bug roll
The Collective, Palm Beach – five kitchens, winter fire pits & fresh cocktails *Mysa guests get a sneaky exclusive offer too!
Dinner & Wine
Balboa Italian, Palm Beach – hearty pastas, rich reds & retro-glam interiors
(Psst: book upstairs for full date night magic)
Events to Keep on Your Radar
Cooly Rocks On (June) – classic cars, rockabilly, and retro everything at Coolangatta
Bleach Festival* (August) – arts, music & immersive storytelling across the coast
SWELL, Currumbin (September) - an awe inspiring art festival with larger than life sculptures on the beach
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s Night Market – twilight eats & animal encounters (Friday nights)
