Maps

 Surfers Paradise, Nerang, Ashmore, Paradise Point, Southport, Woodroof Park, Parkwood Heights, Labrador, Helensvale, Coomera, Ormeau, Tamborine Mountain , Beechmont

Badge Description

Scout logo

Pelicans common in the area, and the Pelican was on the Coat-of-Arms of the City of the Gold Coast. [3]

The badge was first issued in March 1961 [2]

Previous Badge Variations

The following are variations of the badge:

Type = Woven bound	Type = Woven bound	Type = Woven bound
52 x 40 mm	48 x 42 mm	52 x 48 mm
Ext	Ext	Ext

History

South Coast district was established in November 1947, and the first District Commissioner was J. Thornton. [1].  The district name was changed to “Gold Coast Pelican” in late 1982 [2]. 

Groups

South Coast District Groups (1947): 1^st Southport Scout Group, 2^nd Southport Scout Group, 1^st Benowa Scout Group, 1^st Point Danger Scout Group. [1]

South Coast District Groups (1959): 1^st Southport Scout Group, 2^nd Southport Scout Group, Labrador Scout Group, Burleigh Heads Scout Group, Palm Beach Scout Group, Point Danger Scout Group, Surfers Paradise Scout Group, Mudgeeraba Scout Group. [4]

South Coast District Groups (1971): Hamilton Heights Scout Group, Labrador Scout Group, Nerang Scout Group, Southport Scout Group, Surfers Paradise , Scout Group Woodroffe Park Scout Group [5].