Surfboard-Shaped Luxury Residential Tower Launches on the Gold Coast
- To ensure its next residential venture, Surfer, isn’t just an address but a community shaped by surf culture.
Surfer and real estate have collided on the Gold Coast with the launch of Surfer, a $150 million, 30-storey luxury residential and short-stay tower on Vista Street in Surfers Paradise developed by the Bastion Group, according to coverage from Surfer. The building’s architectural form draws directly from the profile of a surfboard.
Gold Coast Tower Design and Surf Ambassadors
Bastion Group CEO Alex Scott announced that Australian surfing stars Dane Henry and Milla Coco Brown have been signed as project ambassadors. According to Surfer, Scott stated the partnership is designed to ensure the venture functions as a community shaped by surf culture rather than just a residential address.
Henry, 20, currently holds the title of WSL World Junior Champion and competed as a Rip Curl wildcard at the Bells Beach Pro. Brown, 18, is known for her aerial maneuvers and slab-riding technique. Both athletes have committed to purchasing apartments within the new complex and will collaborate with Bastion’s design and development teams to provide insight into coastal living routines.
To ensure its next residential venture, Surfer, isn’t just an address but a community shaped by surf culture.
Alex Scott, Bastion Group CEO via Surfer
Tower Amenities and Real Estate Integration
The 30-storey development on Vista Street incorporates several high-end amenities for residents. According to Surfer, the building features an EMF-designed gym, a resort-style clear-bottom pool, private plunge pools in exclusive resident areas, and podium parking. Three-bedroom private residences within the tower are currently priced starting from $A995,000.
The project highlights a broader industry trend connecting competitive surfing careers with property development. Surfer notes an anecdotal pattern where a significant percentage of professional surfers transition into real estate following their competitive years, though such ventures occasionally encounter legal disputes.
Broader Industry Context and Legal Disputes
The real estate launch follows recent legal conflicts involving surf industry figures in Bali. According to Surfer, a $5m complex at Uluwatu—featuring a restaurant, surfboard store, and Rip Curl shop partially owned by former pro surfer Dean “Dingo” Morrison and Rip Curl founder Doug Warbrick—has become the subject of multiple lawsuits, police reports, and criminal complaints. Morrison claims he has been locked out of the business, highlighting the risks that can accompany surf-industry commercial ventures.
Despite such commercial complications, the Gold Coast launch drew industry figures, prospective residents, and local celebrities to the Mondrian Hotel overlooking Burleigh Cove. The Bastion Group project moves forward with backing from prominent surf talent as construction planning continues on the Gold Coast.