Top Things to do in
Top Hotels in Gold Coast Hinterland
- 1. Songbirds
- 2. O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat, Mountain Villas and Lost World Spa
- 3. Cedar Creek Lodges
- 4. Avocado Sunset Bed and Breakfast
- 5. Hazelwood Estate
- 6. Tall Trees Motel Curtis Falls
- 7. Camelot Boutique Accommodation
- 8. Mt Barney Lodge Country Retreat
- 9. Nightcap at Commercial Hotel
- 10. Tambaridge Bed and Breakfast
Top 9 National Parks in , Queensland
Discover the best top things to do in , Australia including O'Reillys Birds of Prey, Lamington National Park, Springbrook National Park, Natural Bridge, Mount French National Park, Green Mountain Camp Site, Tamborine National Park, Nerang National Park, Sarabah National Park.
Restaurants in Gold Coast Hinterland
1. O'Reillys Birds of Prey
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By TrippyBee20 - Townsville, Australia
Saw two owls, a black kite and a wedge-tailed eagle. Also had the chance to hold a bird. Fantastic! Host was knowledgeable and experienced.
2. Lamington National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By x96lee26 - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Finally reached to the peak of O’relly of Lamington National Park. After 45 minutes of dr ing in the winding up road. Enjoy the breezy walk along the bridge coaster country side of this park. The Tree Top Walk consists of 9 suspension bridges up to 16 metres above ground. Enjoy a bird's eye view from a deck 30 metres above ground in a fig tree over the walkway. The Tree Top Walk, was the first of its kind in Australia, is 180 metres in length. It consists of 9 suspension bridges, with much of the walkway being 15 metres above the ground. Enjoy a bird's eye view from a deck 30 metres above ground in a fig tree over the walkway. Lamington National Park is a jewel in the crown of rainforest bushwalking destinations in Queensland. It contains over 320 kms of walking tracks that lead to spectacular lookouts, waterfalls and some of Queensland’s most significant wilderness areas.
3. Springbrook National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 537 reviews
Reviewed By LeanneP188 - Cardiff, Australia
I spent a single day exploring this park and have set out what I was able to see in a single day and have suggested a timeline for anyone who is planning a similar day trip. The park is approx 1 hour from the Gold Coast. I was visiting at the end of October and set out about 8 am in a southwards direction towards Neranwood. The temperature in the park when I arrived about 9am was between 3 and 5 degrees cooler than the coast, so it was no hotter than 25 even though it was 28 on the coast. My first stop was the 'best of all' look out at the far end of the eastern ‘branch’ of the park. There is a 300m easy walk on a paved surface to the lookout which is spectacular. You can see Byron Bay from here on a clear day. Drive back along Repeater Station Road and turn right onto Springbrook Road and drive to the end which brings you to a picnic area and Goomoolahra falls. There is a 100 m walk to the falls, which are quite small, and the lookout, which gives you a view back towards the coast. From there drive back towards the Tallanbana picnic area. From here you can take the 90 min walk to the base of the twin falls. There is no view of these falls from anywhere except the base. You need to be quite sure footed as the path is largely unsealed and contains a number of sections of uneven steps. At the base of the falls is a pool which is swimmable but the base of the pool is quite rocky and entry and exit are not easy. Small children would need to be assisted in and out of the water. I’m in my 50s and while I walk regularly on level surfaces, the walk back up is challenging and I had to stop 3 or 4 times to have a few minutes rest. Even with the rests, I still made the return trip in the 90 minute time estimated. I then drove back along Springbrook Road and turned right onto Boy Ull Road which takes you directly to the Canyon lookout. From here you can view Purlingbrook falls from the top. You can walk to the base which would be a similar walk to the twin falls. If you are doing one or the other I think the twin falls walk is more worthwhile because you can't see those falls from anywhere but the base, and you can also swim at the base if you like. By this time it was approx 12.30. I had a packed lunch with me but there enough eateries around that you will be able to find something to suit you. I then drove to the Natural Bridge which is on the western arm of the park. This takes you through a steep descent into the Nunimbah valley which is green and lovely with the mountains behind it. There is a very nice park and picnic area running alongside the Nerang River which would be a good place for a late lunch. A little way past the park turn left onto Bakers Road which takes you to the Natural Bridge. I spent about half an hour here walking around the track that takes you to the bridge, which can be viewed from two sides. Note that despite the beautiful pictures of the water here, swimming is prohibited due to effects on the glowworm habitat. I drove back to the coast via the Nerang Murwillambah road which takes you past Advancetown Lake and the Hinze Dam, which is on the northern end of the lake. Turn right onto Advancetown Road to access the dam. This is worth having a look at if only (when the water levels are low) to snap a few photos of the whitened dead trees against the blue of the lake. This route brings you back to the coast from the northern end and I arrived about 4.30 pm.
4. Natural Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 865 reviews
Reviewed By bobjanh - Brisbane, Australia
Natural Bridge is well worth a visit: sealed road access all the way with a well made 2km circuit track from the car park down to the rock formation and back. A bit steep in places but easily doable if slow and steady: I would recommend doing clockwise to get the easier uphill direction on return. Be sure to look for the bat colony when you get to the bottom.
5. Mount French National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By peterdF4769MR - Toowoomba, Australia
Very well maintained lookout just a short drive from Boonah, walking tracks in excellent order and the view was wonderful.
6. Green Mountain Camp Site
7. Tamborine National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By x96lee26 - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Beautiful walking along the coaster rainforest of the Tamborine a National Park with its beautiful nature and waterfalls. Take a scenic escape into the Gold Coast Hinterland to experience the essence of the ‘Green behind the Gold’ by losing yourself in the shade of subtropical rainforest with lush palm groves, open eucalypt woodlands with grassy understories and deep weathered gorges with trickling mountain streams. Explore a network of easily accessible nature trails throughout Tamborine National Park as you walk past flooded gums, peaceful waterfalls and tranquil rockpools, letting the fresh mountain air revitalise every step whilst admiring spectacular views from numerous lookouts.
8. Nerang National Park
9. Sarabah National Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
