This prestigious resort is one of the most well-known suburbs of the Gold Coast. The $2 billion sanctuary was built in 1986, and includes two immaculate golf courses, a deep-water marina with 300+ berths, an impeccable dining precinct, and rows of boutique homeware and fashion stores. A perfectly manicured estate awaits you behind the Sanctuary Cove Gates, luxury living within 20 minutes of Surfers Paradise. Built around the 5-star Intercontinental Hotel, with great facilities that add to the sanctuary. Being a resident of Sanctuary Cove gives you access to take a dip in the pristine pools of the Intercontinental. The best part of Sanctuary Cove? Other than the Kangaroos everywhere? Everybody drives Golf Buggys! With designated buggy tracks and buggy parking throughout Sanctuary Cove & Hope Island. Spread over 470 hectares of land, you will feel like you are in another world! Sanctuary Cove holds many annual events, including the International Boat Show, where super yachts from all over the world come and show their magnificent boats!