Save Point Danger & Cafe D'Bar
Save Point Danger & Cafe D'Bar
The issue
Help save the historic Café D’Bar & D’Bar House from demolition! Help save the iconic Point Danger from being irrevocably scarred by a 12-storey residential tower!
Café D’Bar and D’Bar House were the first buildings at Point Danger. Built in the 1920s and 1930s, the buildings have become a part of the landscape and have served residents and visitors alike for almost 100 years. They were even commandeered by the military during WWII, becoming part of the Point Danger Radar Station. They are about to be demolished if we don’t do something. It would represent a huge loss to the heritage and people of Queensland.
Point Danger is famous around the world for its unrivalled views. The most easterly point in Qld, the headland is part of history having been sighted by Cook during his exploration of Australia’s East Coast in 1770, forming part of the border between Qld and NSW, and becoming an integral part of Australia’s defence in WWII.
From the original inhabitants, early 20th century holiday makers to today’s locals and visitors, Point Danger has been a major drawcard. The public reserve has been for all to enjoy. The ‘Awaken’ development will negatively impact this public enjoyment, instead offering it up for private interests.
High-rises on the Gold Coast are nothing new. But, some places are sacred, some places deserve to be free of them. Point Danger is one of those places. Nowhere else in Australia has a headland been blighted by a residential tower of this magnitude. ‘Awaken’, at 36.5m will be visible for miles, visible from the world-famous Duranbah surf break. It will drastically change the landscape and amenity of the headland.
Please sign the petition calling on the Minister for Environment, Meaghan Scanlon, to do everything in her power to ensure the buildings and headland are preserved for generations to come. Demolition and construction works cannot be allowed to proceed.
Please also consider donating to the GoFundMe campaign to bring the development approval before the courts at
2,795
The issue
Help save the historic Café D’Bar & D’Bar House from demolition! Help save the iconic Point Danger from being irrevocably scarred by a 12-storey residential tower!
Café D’Bar and D’Bar House were the first buildings at Point Danger. Built in the 1920s and 1930s, the buildings have become a part of the landscape and have served residents and visitors alike for almost 100 years. They were even commandeered by the military during WWII, becoming part of the Point Danger Radar Station. They are about to be demolished if we don’t do something. It would represent a huge loss to the heritage and people of Queensland.
Point Danger is famous around the world for its unrivalled views. The most easterly point in Qld, the headland is part of history having been sighted by Cook during his exploration of Australia’s East Coast in 1770, forming part of the border between Qld and NSW, and becoming an integral part of Australia’s defence in WWII.
From the original inhabitants, early 20th century holiday makers to today’s locals and visitors, Point Danger has been a major drawcard. The public reserve has been for all to enjoy. The ‘Awaken’ development will negatively impact this public enjoyment, instead offering it up for private interests.
High-rises on the Gold Coast are nothing new. But, some places are sacred, some places deserve to be free of them. Point Danger is one of those places. Nowhere else in Australia has a headland been blighted by a residential tower of this magnitude. ‘Awaken’, at 36.5m will be visible for miles, visible from the world-famous Duranbah surf break. It will drastically change the landscape and amenity of the headland.
Please sign the petition calling on the Minister for Environment, Meaghan Scanlon, to do everything in her power to ensure the buildings and headland are preserved for generations to come. Demolition and construction works cannot be allowed to proceed.
Please also consider donating to the GoFundMe campaign to bring the development approval before the courts at
2,795
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Petition created on 22 July 2021