The term "honeymoon" is derived from the Babylonians who declared mead, a honey-flavored wine, the official wedding drink, stipulating that the bride's parents be required to keep the groom supplied with the drink for the month following the wedding.

MARCH 26 1984 - A public ceremony was held on the Gold Coast, Queensland to “Decree and Seal” an agreement between Shoalhaven City Council and Gold Coast City Council that the town of Coolangatta, New South Wales and the town of Coolangatta Queensland “be recognised as towns with an especial historical link and bond of friendship”