Gold Coast Hinterland Travel Guide
Where to stay in Gold Coast Hinterland
Burleigh Heads
A noteworthy feature of Burleigh Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Burleigh Beach and Burleigh Head National Park.
Mount Tamborine
Mountain views, gardens and spas highlight some of the noteworthy features of Mount Tamborine. Make a stop by Tamborine Mountain Showground or Escarpment Massage and Day Spa while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Carrara
Golf courses, restaurants and beaches highlight some of the noteworthy features of Carrara. Make a stop by Palm Meadows Golf Course or Heritage Bank Stadium while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Helensvale
You'll enjoy the restaurants and theme parks in Helensvale. You might want to make time for a stop at Saltwater Creek Conservation Park or Game Over GC.
Nerang
River views, restaurants and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Nerang. Sights like Slideways - Go Karting Gold Coast and Nerang National Park are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Gold Coast area at Nerang Train Station.
Tallebudgera
If you're spending some time in Tallebudgera, Schuster Park and Elanora Wetland Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
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Popular places to visit
Warner Bros. Movie World
Everyone loves to watch movies, and the Gold Coast’s famous movie-themed park is a great opportunity to get up close to the action as well!
Cavill Avenue
Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.
Dreamworld
From thrill rides to sheep-shearing, fierce tigers to cuddly koalas, this giant amusement park has something for all the family.
Sea World
A stay at this resort combines all the comforts of home with a chance to glimpse the strange and fascinating undersea world of the Pacific Ocean.
Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
Shoot the rapids, take a daredevil dive or chill out poolside – there are so many different ways to get wet at Wet’n’Wild!
Surfers Paradise Beach
If you like to spice up your sunbathing with a spot of surfing and a LOT of shopping, then Surfers Paradise will really live up to its name!
Activities
O'Reilly's & Lamington National Park from Gold Coast
Deluxe Winery Tour to Tamborine Mountain (Mon-Tues)
- Warner Bros. Movie World
- Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
- Springbrook National Park
- Lamington National Park
- Thunderbird Park
- Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk
- Witches Falls Winery
- Paradise Country
- Purling Brook Falls
- The Queensland Wine Centre
- Tamborine National Park Cedar Creek Section
- Boomerang Farm Golf Course
- Sarabah National Park
- Tamborine National Park Joalah Section