Joanna James
Is there anything more frustrating than reaching the limit of your budget when you're still on vacation, especially when you're somewhere as awesome as the Gold Coast! Here's what you can do in this spectacular region for absolutely free!
None of the national parks charges an entrance fee in Hinterland – so, why not wake up early and leave your hotel room to go on an incredibly awesome adventure. Located within a 45-minute driving distance from serviced apartments Gold Coast offers the likes of Oaks Gold Coast Hotel is Springbrook National Park. With kid-friendly trails and beautiful picnic areas, it is a great place to have a day out with your loved ones without spending a single dime. The amazing vantage points will offer hypnotising views to its visitors. An easy hike to go on with your little ones is the walk to Natural Bridge, which is a rocky arch formed due to a waterfall cascading from above.
O'Reilly's Tree Top Walk lets you walk through a canopy of trees of various species; it is an iconic segment of O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat. This activity lets you walk through several suspension bridges that dangle around 16 metres above the ground. At the end of the walk, one may also be able to enjoy stunning bird's eye views from a deck atop a fig tree. An activity that can be enjoyed throughout the week, it is a free activity that can experience at your own pace. If you're an ardent bird enthusiast, the best time to go on this stroll is either early morning or late afternoon.
If you're an adrenaline junkie, then visiting the Burleigh Heads Beach will give you the daily adrenaline rush you crave so much. It's a surfer's haven that welcomes everyone from complete beginners to experts alike. Amateurs to this sport can practice at the main beach's sheltered waters whereas those who have mastered the sport can ride the waves and show off their skills at the neighbouring headland.
Set through the scenic parklands of Evandale are 49 sculptures made by artists from near and far. There are many artworks on display that have been specifically made for this cultural site while some others have been loaned from various artists and institutions. You'll find mesmerising pieces of sculptures that are the work of highly-acclaimed artists such as William Tucker, Phillip King, Kenneth Armitage, and Stephen Newton. Visit the Arts Centre of Gold Coast for free access and you will be able to stroll around these masterpieces, admiring the incredible talents of their creators.
A heritage-listed tunnel built during the very beginning of the 20th century, Lahey's Canungra Tramway Tunnel is a privately constructed tramway that was used until 1930. It has even been used as an ammunition dump site during World War II.
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