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RUSSELL ISLAND
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Gold Coast to the South
Russell
Island has relaxed living, close to the Gold Coast and
Brisbane, but without the pollution, noise, crime rate
and traffic congestion caused by unfettered development
and an endless stream of tourists.
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A view from north of
Main Beach, adjacent to the Spit, with Southport on
the right, showing the Southport Yacht Club to the left
and the high rises of Main Beach, Surfers Paradise,
and Broadbeach in the distance.
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Photo taken from the
Barge looking back at mainland at Redland Bay.
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At the south end of the island you can
see the tall buildings on the Gold Coast off in
the distance.
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At the south end of
Russell Island is the best beach, where you can walk
out to at low tide.
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Looking
north along Canaipa Passage, on the left is the northeast
end of Russell Island and North Stradbroke Island is
on the right.
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