The Gold Coast is an attractive holiday destination for local and foreign visitors as it combines the fun and excitement of the beach life with the serene and scenic natural setting of the hinterland. The hinterland is blessed with lush rainforests, magnificent views, walking trails, quaint wineries and villages that are a favourite attraction of nature lovers and visitors who prefer a leisurely vacation in the Gold Coast. It has a variety of Gold Coast accommodation choices including a Gold Coast holiday house.

Hinterland attractions

Lamington National Park: This park is known for maintaining one of Australia’s largest subtropical rainforests. Tourists from all around Australia and other parts of Asia come here to view the spectacular valleys and stunning waterfalls. The Lamington National Park is a natural wildlife preservation which houses hundreds of rainforest plant species and varieties of animals which are unique to the area. The rainforest is also the home of bird species such as the whipbird, riflebird, fairy wrens and fruit pigeons. Adorable koalas can also be found snoozing on the trees while wallabies graze on the slopes. The national park is a good place for strolling and taking leisurely walks.

O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat: A favourite attraction here is the Treetop Walk along a string of bridges suspended in the air some 15 metres above the ground. O’Reilly is where one can find unique flowering vines, ferns and orchids. Guests handfeed the crimson rosellas a king parrots, try the giant swing, flying fox and “Leap of Faith”. The Mountain Café is also a great place to enjoy a satisfying meal while soaking up the stunning view nearby.

Tamborine Mountain National Park: Situated close to the extinct Mount Warning volcano, this national park is composed of 9 national parks, the largest of which are The Knoll, Cedar Creek, Palm Grove and Witches Falls. It has spectacular rainforests, numerous scenic walking trails, stunning coastal views and various unique plant species.

Other attractions: Other recommended attractions include the Canungra Valley Vineyards which offers contemporary dining and fine wines just 45 minutes away from O’Reilly’s, the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens and Mount Tamborine Botanic Gardens. The botanic gardens showcase varieties of colourful flowers and plants, including The Cherry Tree Walk of Mount Tamborine, which feature soothing pink blossoms atop trees imported from Japan.

When planning a visit to the Gold Coast, guests must take the time to explore the hinterland to experience the calm side of the city. Guests who prefer the serene and quiet ambiance of the mountains can find quality Gold Coast accommodation with SunMore Holidays, including a Gold Coast holiday house.