Tree Top Excitement

Tree Top Excitement

by | Friday, January 3, 2020 | Adventure, For the kids, Gold Coast Diary, Hinterland, See the Gold Coast

At the Gold Coast Hinterland High Ropes Treetop Adventure you can tackle Australia’s largest high ropes park and ziplines. The course is right over the rainforest! The courses range from easy to difficult to suit the whole family. There is a junior course that is designed specifically for children aged 3-7 years old. Are you keen to get outdoors to experience the rainforest? You can book your Gold Coast Tree Top Adventure online today through our Experience Oz partner website, where we share our fully discounted industry rates. Just head on over to our website and click on Experience Oz Tours & Theme Park Tickets under Happy Customers. If you’re looking for excitement, the Rainforest Sky Walk at Tamborine Mountain is a must! Tamborine Mountain Rainforest Skywalk Next time you’re visiting Surfers Paradise and the Gold Coast, why not plan a scenic drive through the Gold Coast Hinterland yourself! There is plenty more to see and do around the Gold Coast, just ask us we’ll help make your next visit to the Gold Coast an unforgettable...
Mount Tamborine Markets

Mount Tamborine Markets

by | Thursday, December 26, 2019 | For the kids, Gold Coast Diary, Hinterland, See the Gold Coast

If you’re heading the Gold Coast Hinterland on your next trip, you could also check out the Mount Tamborine Country Markets  (running the second Sunday of every month) with so many locally hand made items. The markets are a lovely way to connect with people and enjoy some local produce. It’s a great atmosphere with plenty of food stall to choose from, live music and shady trees. If you’re about Mount Tamborine on the last Sunday of the month there is the Tamborine Mountain School Markets that has something for everyone; growers, clothing, antiques, tools, woodwork, face-painting for the kids as well as the best burgers in...
Christmas Hinterland

Christmas Hinterland

by | Tuesday, December 24, 2019 | Gold Coast Diary, Hinterland, See the Gold Coast

It is a busy Christmas holiday season for car hire, but Jane (my wife) and I managed a scenic drive through the Gold Coast Hinterland. For those who are not familiar, the Gold Coast hinterland is a sub-tropical rainforest area right on our doorstep! Perfect for hiking, nature photography or, like us, visiting one of several waterfalls in the area. Purling Brook Falls was spectacular as always! As we walked through this ancient forest, we felt as ease in nature and we were a world away from the busy shops, beaches and the cafe strips we are so used to. Our next stop is The Knoll Lookout at Tamborine Mountain then onto Curtis Falls Corner where we visit the corner store, lolly-shop, cafe and our favourite, Tamborine Mountain Teapots! Gondwana Rainforest of Springbrook National Park is World Heritage-listed. Unbelievable, this abundant natural beauty is less than an hour away from Surfers Paradise! Nature Photography, Gold Coast HinterlandNatural Beauty, Gold Coast HinterlandPurling Brook Falls, Gold Coast HinterlandPurling Brook Falls, Gold Coast HinterlandThe Knoll Lookout, Tamborine...
Attractions and Parking

Attractions and Parking

by | Monday, January 16, 2017 | General Information, Gold Coast Diary, See the Gold Coast

All attractions around the Gold Coast are accessible by car, and there are large parking lots at the theme parks and other attractions. Parking meters are found in the busiest streets of Surfers Paradise, Southport and Burleigh Heads, but free parking can be found a few street blocks away. There are paid parking areas in Surfers Paradise and Southport operated by shopping centres and the city council that charge about $1 per hour, the largest is the Bruce Bishop Car Park adjacent to the transit centre. The Gold Coast doesn’t suffer from the same congestion as Brisbane, largely because it has several business centres. The morning peak hour is 7 am to 8.30 am, while the afternoon peak is 3.30 pm to 5 pm. Roads to avoid at these times include Bundall Road, Southport-Nerang Road, The Gold Coast Highway at Surfers Paradise and the Pacific Motorway between Nerang and Palm...