Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise Beach: Learn to surf before checking out the Twilight Beachfront Markets later on.
Infinity Attraction: Unique and immersive, Infinity Attraction offers around 20 sensorial environments to experience with your loved ones.
Macintosh Island Park: This natural oasis offers trails dotted with streams and picnic areas with facilities like barbeques, shelters and restrooms.
Hinterland
Springbrook National Park: For a challenging walk try Purling Brook Falls circuit. Natural Bridge Walk is more leisurely, where at night you can also visit the Glow Worm Tour.
Lamington National Park: The Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk weaves through breathtaking areas, from subtropical rainforests to the ancient Tweed Volcano.
Tamborine Mountain: Stroll along local markets or let the kids experience Australia’s largest zipline at Treetop Challenge Park.
Broadbeach
Broadbeach Dining Strip: The Broadbeach food scene is one of the most diverse and celebrated in Queensland.
Cascade Gardens: Eat lunch while overlooking the Nerang River – while a huge playground keeps the kids happy for hours.
Kurrawa Beach: Hugely popular, Kurrawa Beach boasts lifeguard patrols, fishing spots and great surfing conditions.
Miami
Miami Marketta: Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, this family-friendly market brings the culinary world to the Gold Coast.
Mick Schamburg Park: Walk off your foodie adventure through this gorgeous park, with sweeping beach views the entire way.
The Organic Gold Coast Farmers Market: The only grower’s market in Gold Coast suburbs, this unique market offers organic produce sold by local and interstate vendors.
Burleigh Heads
Burleigh Heads National Park: Situated on rocky headlands, this park provides whale sightings in winter and picturesque ocean views in summer.
The Village Markets (every first and third Sunday of each month): More than food, this market includes over 100 designers, musicians, and artists.
David Fleay Wildlife Park: In this wildlife park, rangers introduce your loved ones to dingoes, koalas, emus, platypus – and even crocodiles.
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