Steve Lucas is a nineteen year old who is filled with the burning resentment of being forced to live in his brother's shadow. His brother Adam, is burdened by his father's desire for glory, and must win The Coolangatta Gold Tri-Aquathon, It is the greatest endurance test of them all: a marathon involving a 20 kilometer beach run, 6 kilometer swim and a 17 kilometer surf ski from Surfers Paradise along the golden arc of beach to Coolangatta and back to the start. The Coolangatta Gold is a story of human endeavor and endurance against overwhelming odds.
Joss McWilliam
as Steve Lucas
Colin Friels
as Adam Lucas
Nick Tate
as Joe Lucas
Josephine Smulders
as Kerri Dean
Robyn Nevin
as Robyn Lucas
Grant Kenny
as Grant
Melanie Day
as Gilda
Paul Sterling
as Karate Teacher
Melissa Jaffer
as Ballet Teacher
Wilbur Wilde
as Lead Singer