Vacations To Cabo San Lucas

The Gold Coast hinterland is often a remote consideration for visitors enjoying or planning a Gold Coast Holiday. Indeed most people travelling to the Gold Coast plan for beaches, surf, sun, swimming and theme parks and the hinterland becomes a missed opportunity. Gold Coast visitors who information does not just centre on the coastal attractions are likely to discover some of Queensland finest hidden jewels. Hinterland attractions such as Canungra, Springbrook National Park and Numinbah Valley all have a story to tell and the sights and adventure of the hinterland of Gold Coast Australia are unique to this part of the world.

The relaxing and tranquil village of Springbrook is located in the Springbrook National Park and home to Antarctic Beech trees and is a virtual sanctuary to native Australian flora and fauna which leaves visitors with a real sense of returning to, and being a part of nature. Purlingbrook Falls is the most well known and visited of the waterfalls in the Springbrook National Park and is stunning to see in full flow. Within the rain forest there are several kilometres of walking trails and one in particular that leads visitors along a one km trail to the Natural Bridge area within the park. This trail also leads walkers through the Natural Arch to the glow worm cave which is located at Cave Creek. Waringa Pool is located at the foot of the creek and is an opportunity to cool off and refresh.

The stunning Lamington National Park as well as the Coomera River, Canungra Creek, Binna Burra Resorts and O’Reilly’s Valley are all located in Canungra. Canungra Gold Coast is dotted with majestic hills mountains and convenient picnic spots, the ideal location to enjoy a bushwalk and watch for some native Australian flora and fauna. Once a month, on the fourth Saturday of each month are the Canungra markets with vendors selling a variety of fresh local produce and arts and crafts. There are also some well known wineries in Canungra and some great restaurants for sampling the local produce served up to you.

The Aboriginals of Australia found the narrow valley that appeared as if it was holding two mountains together with its power. They used the word ‘Nyummin’, which in their language meant ‘hold tight country’. The Numinbah Forest Reserve contains Waterfall Creek. The silky oaks and dry Eucalypts are a treat to watch. You can cycle or horse ride in this area after obtaining due permission from the national park authorities.

Visitors seeking accommodation in Springbrook may try the comfort of the Binna Burra Mountain Lodge, Cedar Lake Country Resort, Springbrook Mountain Manor, O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat & Mountain Villas, Boonah Valley Motel, Hardy House Bed & Breakfast and the Mouses House. Accommodation prices of these Gold Coast hotels and Gold Coast resorts vary and start from around $90 per night for budget accommodation and increases significantly for luxury Gold Coast accommodations. Canungra also offers a number of excellent Gold Coast accommodations including Wallaby Ridge Retreat, Baggs of Canungra Bed & Breakfast and O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. For those who wish to soak up more of the great outdoors, Sharp Park River Bend Country Bush Camping is the cheapest option, with budget priced basic rooms without facilities. For more up market accommodation try the 5-star comfort of O’Reilly’s.

The Australian Gold Coast Hinterland should is a must see for all visitors to the Gold Coast and one of the best Australian holiday destinations currently available. Combine the beauty of the Gold Coast Hinterland and rain forests with the golden beaches, surfing and swimming opportunities and you have a holiday to remember.