Ashmore
Once a farming property named by the Hicks family after a property in England, Ashmore is now a residential suburb with an array of sports facilities.
Nearby golf courses include the 18-hole Parkwood International Golf Course and Arundel Hills private golf course.
There are Gold Coast city bikeway links, skating facilities and an award-winning accommodation park. Gold Coast TAFE has a campus in this region.
Neighbouring Parkwood is close to Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus. A major tavern has dining and nightclub facilities.
Head south to reach another sports resort, Royal Pines, host of the major women’s golf event the ANZ Ladies Masters.