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8 Great Gold Coast Family Hikes

Eight of the most stunning hikes for all ages on the Gold Coast

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Eight of the most stunning hikes for all ages on the Gold Coast

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Your guide to the best walks and hikes in the Gold Coast hinterland, from rainforests to stunning bush walks

Gold Coast

Best Hinterland Walks

Explore cascading waterfalls, ancient forests, panoramic views and rock pools by trying out 9 of the best hinterland walks on the Gold Coast

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Best Walks of the Northern Gold Coast

Check out the best picturesque walks of the northern Gold Coast beaches

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Northern Gold Coast Walk

Myola Boardwalk, Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area

A unique mangrove habitat experience and excellent viewing platform of flora and fauna

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Coombabah Lakelands

Melaleuca Boardwalk & Kangaroo Trail

A beautiful unspoilt area of flat wetlands with the Melaleuca forest boardwalk and a kangaroo walking trail

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Best Walks of the Southern Gold Coast

Check out the best eight picturesque walks of the southern Gold Coast

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Southern Gold Coast Walk

Eddie Kornhauser Recreational Reserve Walks

Eddie Kornhauser Recreational Reserve is one of the Gold Coast’s lesser-known recreational treasures

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Southern Gold Coast Walk

Cougal Cascades, Springbrook National Park

This pristine National Park is home to a delightfully easy but stunning rainforest trail

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Benowa

Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens

The Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens is a fantastic day out for all ages – and the best part is, it needn’t cost you a cent

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Currumbin Valley

Cougal Cascades

A part of Springbrook National Park, Cougal Cascades is home to a stunning waterfall and an easy, but beautiful, rainforest walk

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8 Great Gold Coast Family Hikes

The beautiful Gold Coast Hinterland is home to some of the best family-friendly hikes and walks in south east Queensland

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Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Ridge Park Walk

A combination of urban and bushland scape, stunning views that you'll never see on a postcard and an unexpected spot of history.

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Springbrook

Natural Bridge

Natural Bridge is the jewel in the Gold Coast hinterland crown, a heavenly cave like rock formation in Springbrook National Park

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Tamborine Mountain

Curtis Falls

Curtis Falls Circuit is the quintessential and popular Mt Tamborine walk - a moderate grade circuit of just 1.5km return

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Tamborine Mountain

Witches Falls Circuit

One of the best bushwalks on Tamborine Mountain traverses through lush rainforest before reaching a scenic lookout

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Mt Tamborine

Palm Grove Rainforest Circuit

Pademelons, palm trees and cathedral buttresses are all features of this exclusive easy graded walk of around one hour

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Top Things To Do On The Gold Coast This Week

Door Seven Haunted House

A spine-chilling immersive experience that is like stepping into a horror movie

Queensland Garden Show

The much-loved Queensland Garden Show will return to Nambour from 10 to 12 July for its 42nd year.

10-12 Jul

Jumpers & Jazz in July

Looking for a colourful, country winter experience?

Jul 16-26

GreazeFest 2026

GreazeFest is back for 3 huge days of music, cars and kulture!

Jul 31 - Aug 2

Second Coming

La Boite Theatre presents Second Coming, a love letter to Earth wrapped in corporate salvation

Aug 6-22

School Holidays at Village Roadshow Theme Parks

School holidays are sorted with endless family fun waiting at Village Roadshow Theme Parks

School Holidays at Village Roadshow Theme Parks

MUST DO

Ashton's The Great Australian Circus

Ashton’s Great Australian Circus is lighting up the Gold Coast with a brand-new production at Broadwater Parklands

Ashton's The Great Australian Circus

WEEKEND AWAY

The Westin Brisbane

Treat yourself to a getaway at this unique and refreshing urban retreat with a focus on wellbeing, relaxation and effortless luxury, located in the heart of Brisbane's CBD

The Westin Brisbane

A stunning tribute to Barbra Streisand