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The Scottish Prince Dive Site Southport The hull of The Scottish Prince lies in 10 metres of water near the Southport Spit providing a fascinating wreck dive on the Gold Coast.

Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk Springbrook Discover beauty, mystery and history along the 54 kilometre Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk linking the species-rich, Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area of Lamington and Springbrook plateaus via the scenic Numinbah Valley.

Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens Benowa The Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens are a must see for tourists and locals alike.

Dreamworld Coomera After 30 years Dreamworld is still Australia's favourite theme park.

Nine Mile Reef Dive Site Coolangatta Nine Mile Reef off Tweed Heads on the Gold Coast is known as a "sharky" spot by the locals. Year-round residents include wobbegongs, blind sharks, bronze whalers with leopard sharks in summer; grey nurse sharks in winter; and occasional hammerheads and whale sharks.

Bellbird circuit Binna Burra The Binna Burra section of Lamington National Park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, which includes the most extensive areas of subtropical rainforest in the world. The Bellbird Circuit uses the first part of the Ships Stern track.

Illinbah circuit Binna Burra The Illinbah circuit is located in the Binna Burra section of Lamington National Park. This stunning national park boasts extensive walking tracks along the McPherson Range, which allow visitors to explore the area's forests, creeks and waterfalls.

Ships Stern circuit Binna Burra Over many decades, this walk in the Binna Burra section of Lamington National Park has grown in popularity and it is easy to see why.

Dave's Creek circuit Binna Burra Located in the Binna Burra section of Lamington National Park, this circuit takes walkers through a fascinating variety of forest and heath. Daves Creek circuit descends through the head of Nixons Creek out into Daves Creek country.

Australian Outback Spectacular Oxenford Celebrate a tribute to Phar Lap – Hero to a Nation! One of Australia’s most legendary stories is retold as Australian Outback Spectacular celebrates the courageous spirit of the Australian horse and commemorates the legend that is Phar Lap.

Get Wet Surf School Main Beach Get Wet Surf School is the only surf school in the southern hemisphere that can offer you perfect conditions and waves all year round with the introduction Stand up on your first lesson or your money back! Get Wet Surf School offer the most experienced and qualified coaches, the best...

Wagawn Binna Burra The Wagawn track is located in the Binna Burra section of Lamington National Park. This stunning national park boasts extensive walking tracks along the McPherson Range, which allow visitors to explore the area's forests, creeks and waterfalls.

Paradise Country Aussie Farm Tour Oxenford Paradise Country is an authentic Aussie farm right next door to Warner Bros.

Caves circuit Binna Burra The Caves Circuit in the Binna Burra section of Lamington National Park starts beside the car park near the Information Centre. The track passes through eucalypt forest and woodland with occasional rainforest gullies. Koalas are sometimes seen in the tree branches of eucalypts in this area.

Palm Beach Reef Dive Site Palm Beach Palm Beach Reef on the Gold Coast is a large reef with sections of rocky outcrops, and several large bommies with a variety of soft corals and sponges. The top of the reef rises to just five metres below the surface.

Warrie Circuit Mudgeeraba The Warrie circuit is part of the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests of Australia in Springbrook National Park. From Canyon Lookout, continue 300 metres on the right fork to the exquisite Rainbow Falls.

Tullawallal circuit Binna Burra The Tullawallal circuit is located in the Binna Burra section of Lamington National Park. This stunning national park covers 20,590 hectares and boasts extensive walking tracks along the McPherson Range, which allow visitors to explore the area's forests, creeks and waterfalls.

Natural Bridge, Springbrook National Park Springbrook Natural Bridge, Springbrook National Park is a most unusual geological feature created over millions of years by water tumbling through the roof of a basalt cave. Natural Bridge is home to an amazing colony of glow-worms, whose lights can be seen only after sunset.

Mount Cougal, Springbrook National Park Springbrook Mount Cougal, Springbrook National Park is a mountainous section of Springbrook National Park, which is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area.

Broadbeach Surf School Gold Coast Broadbeach Surf School (BSS) offers you an unforgettable surfing experience with friendly, qualified instructors who live to surf, love to surf and want to share the magic of surfing with you.

Lamington National Park, Binna Burra Section Beechmont Binna Burra, Lamington National Park, with beautiful waterfalls and more than 160 kilometres of walking trails, is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, the most extensive subtropical rainforest in the world.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Currumbin Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is More Australian, More Natural, More Fun! You can cuddle a koala; experience the wild Lorikeet Feeding, Free-flight Bird Show and Kangaroo Feeding.

Burleigh Head National Park Burleigh Heads At Burleigh Head National Park, ancient volcanic columns meet the sea. The Kombumerri people named this prominent rocky headland Jellurgal. Today, its northern side is one of Australia’s most famous surfing point breaks. Walk to Tumgun lookout, where migrating whales may be seen.

Mount Hobwee circuit Binna Burra Mount Hobwee Circuit is located in the Binna Burra section of Lamington National Park. This stunning national park boasts extensive walking tracks along the McPherson Range, which allow visitors to explore the area's forests, creeks and waterfalls.

Mount Merino Binna Burra The Mount Merino walk is located in the Binna Burra section of Lamington National Park. This stunning national park boasts extensive walking tracks along the McPherson Range, which allow visitors to explore the area's forests, creeks and waterfalls.

Springbrook Plateau, Springbrook National Park Springbrook Springbrook Plateau, Springbrook National Park offers breathtaking lookouts, magnificent waterfalls, dense rainforest and ancient Antarctic beech trees. Your camera will capture outstanding experiences in this Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage area.

Natural Bridge Rainforest circuit Springbrook Walk through the subtropical rainforest in Springbrook National Park to see the spectacular natural rock arch formation over Cave Creek. Along the walk see buttress roots, strangler fig trees, and epiphytic ferns. Look for noisy pittas, rainforest dragons and rainbow lorikeets.

Cook Island Dive Site Coolangatta Lying close to shore off Fingal Head in the Pacific Ocean, Cook Island is an accessible and appealing dive site on the Gold Coast. Hard and soft corals cover the bottom in some areas; in others boulders form walls and caves descending to the sandy sea floor.

David Fleay Wildlife Park Burleigh Heads Nestled in a secluded haven in the heart of Burleigh Heads is David Fleay Wildlife Park. The park plays an important role in demonstrating Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service's conservation initiatives, particularly relating to threatened species.

Coomera circuit Binna Burra The Coomera circuit is located in the Binna Burra section of Lamington National Park. This stunning national park covers 20,590 hectares and boasts extensive walking tracks along the McPherson Range, which allow visitors to explore the area's forests, creeks and waterfalls.

Gwongoorool track Binna Burra In the Binna Burra section of Lamington National Park the Gwongoorool track starts from the car park near the Information Centre. Gwongoorool is a large rock pool in the Coomera River. The track descends towards the Coomera Gorge and passes through a mixture of eucalypt forest and rainforest.

Pine Ridge Conservation Park Runaway Bay Pine Ridge Conservation Park protects one of the last remaining wallum banksia stands on the Gold Coast. In this small, virtually untouched and interesting park, visitors can escape the city's hustle and bustle. In late winter and spring, enjoy the flush of wildflowers, especially after good autumn rains.

Gondwana Rainforests of Australia Springbrook Located in South East Queensland, the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia include the most extensive areas of subtropical rainforest in the world with large areas of warm temperate rainforest and nearly all of the Antarctic beech cool temperate rainforest.

Lower Bellbird circuit Binna Burra The Lower Bellbird Circuit is in the Binna Burra section of Lamington National Park which boasts extensive walking tracks along the McPherson Range, allowing visitors to explore the area's forests, creeks and waterfalls. Dramatic lookouts afford views over the Gold Coast, south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales.

Historic Rivermill Mount Nathan The Historic Rivermill was built in 1910 to process arrowroot, and has historical significance to the Gold Coast. Some of the main features are a Museum of rural Australian artefacts and...

Purling Brook Falls circuit Mudgeeraba From the Purling Brook Falls lookout in Springbrook National Park, take the track along the top of the cliffs through open forest sprinkled with cycads to the top of Tanninaba Falls.

Kirra Reef Dive Site Coolangatta Kirra Reef in the Pacific Ocean at the southern end of the Gold Coast consists of scattered rocky outcrops that are covered in kelp fronds. Drift from rock to rock and investigate every nook and cranny, with morays hiding in the most unexpected places.

Worlds Largest Amethyst Healing Pond Mermaid Waters Home of The Worlds largest Amethyst Healing Pond. A large Amethyst Geode has been transformed into a magical water pond feature.

Sea World Main Beach Get below the surface to discover a world of fun and adventure at Sea World. Flip out with the dolphins; seal a new friendship with a kiss.

Araucaria Lookout Track Binna Burra The Araucaria Lookout Track in the Binna Burra section of Lamington National Park is reached by following the Border Track to the foot of Mount Hobwee.

Best of All Lookout Mudgeeraba Just the name should ensure that most walkers would like to come to Springbrook National Park to have a look-see! The short stroll to the highest lookout on Springbrook Plateau passes through some ancient Antarctic Beech forest.

Gold Coast Seaway Dive Site Southport The Gold Coast Seaway offers diving for the beginner to advanced. There are two pipes that protrude from the Southern Seaway wall.