Journeys in Gold Coast – Experience the Wonder

Behind the glitz and glamour of Gold Coast are the stunning environs of the Gold Coast Hinterlands. Home to rolling hills and majestic mountains the hinterlands encompass it all. Decide on a bird watching tour, nature walks, animal spotting expeditions, wine tours and boomerang throwing expeditions. Enjoy the verdant beauty of Springbrook a world heritage destination home to 5 gorgeous waterfalls and natural caves. Explore the natural rainforest tipped to be one of the oldest in the world and set off on a wine tasting tour across the beautiful vineyards of Queensland.

Enjoy this drive starting on the Gold Coast highway. Continue north and pass beautiful Main Beach and gorgeous surroundings of Broadwater, Southport, Labrador and Runaway Bay. Your drive will be enhanced with sights of lazy seagulls hovering in the sky while yachts dot the horizon. Past Runaway Bay is Sanctuary Cove a must stop for its boutique shopping village and high class golf course. Once you enter the Mount Tamborine Village take your time to explore and enjoy the environs. North of the mountains are plenty of parks for indulging in relaxing bushwalks. Just before heading out to Eagle Heights refresh yourself at a local coffee shop. Your journey will start at Surfer Paradise an iconic attraction in the area and just 25 minutes from the Oaks Calypso Plaza which is also 1 minute from beautiful Coolangatta Beach. This is the best area for securing Coolangatta accommodation; in the form of well serviced apartments.

Continue your journey from Mount Tamborine and head towards the scenic environs of Murwillumbah. Along the way you will be treated to sights of mountains, banana plantations and rainforests. As you head towards Mount Warning you can drink in the splendours of Tweed Valley, continue your journey until you come to the Currumbin Creek follow this free flowing beauty and you will be back on the highway on your way to Coolangatta.

Tangalooma Island is a popular tourist resort snuggled within Moreton Bay. The resort is home to gorgeous marine parks where you can enjoy a variety of water sports. Guided eco tours across the verdant environs of the island are on offer while the dolphin experience will leave you in awe.

Set out to sea from Gold Coast and enjoy sights of magnificent humpback whales in their natural habitat. Specially built vessels offer 360 degree views of the playful mammals.

No journey across the Gold Coast is complete without a bout of bushwalking. Gold Coast is home to hundreds of kilometres of verdant forests that stretch from Mount Tamborine to the southern border of NSW. Unseasoned hikers can take on the minor trails and enjoy the natural beauty while scenic walks starting from the beach will take you across sand dunes and up to Surfers Paradise in no time.