 Steve Lucas (Joss McWilliam) 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 (Colin Friels), 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 kilometre beach run, 6 kilometre swim and a 17 kilometre 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 endeavour and endurance against overwhelming odds.