Elephant Rock and surf shed, Currumbin Beach, Queensland

The rock formation, called Elephant Rock, was once covered in vines and coastal flowers and was named Green Rock by early European settlers and visitors. In early photographs, the rock resembles an elephant sitting on the beach facing out to sea and, over time the name Green Rock was no longer used and the alternative name of Elephant Rock replaced it.

The rock shelf surrounding Elephant Rock on its protected northern side was chosen by the local surf club as an ideal location to build a small hut as a clubhouse. Over many decades the clubhouse was often damaged by high tides and cyclones, but the tenacity of the Vikings Currumbin Surf Lifesaving Club membership to maintain their position on the rocky shelf has resulted in the original club house expanding and becoming one of the most popular locations on the Gold Coast for dining and entertainment. (https://www.goldcoaststories.com.au/elephant-rock/)