Carrara is beautifully situated on the Nerang River and is the gateway to the Hinterland with all its many wonders such as farm stays, boutique resorts and nature trails, parks and heritage listed nature reserves. . Carrara is set on wetlands and the heritage of the area has kept many or its lakes. Its a very peaceful area set aside of the hustle and bustle of the beachside towns. Its a very family orientated with lots of parks and leafy streets.
Carrara is home to Metricon Stadium home to ALF's Gold Coast Suns. The Gold Coast Cycling Centre was set up for the 2018 Commonwealth Games and facilities include a Velodrome, off road circuit and a clubhouse. Palm Meadows International Baseball Facility, Nerang PCYC, Nerang Aquatic Centre and three Gold Courses. The World Famous Palm Meadows Gold Course which is a 350 hectare course and hosts world championships. Emerald Lakes Gold Course and Carrara Gardens Golf Course.
There is plenty of shopping in Carrara including the famous and biggest Markets, Nerang River Plaza, Nerang Fair, Earle Plaza, Nerang Mall and Boonooroo Park Shopping Centre, so something for everyone.
Carrara is steeped in history, originally sugar and cotton plantations and still has cows in the middle of Carrara!