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Scenic area and region of South East Queensland, Australia
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The Gold Coast Hinterland is a rural area in the west of Gold Coast. It consists of mountain ranges covered in rainforests, most of which are national parks. For Wikivoyage purposes, Springbrook, Numinbah Valley and Tamborine Mountain are covered separately.
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Lookout offering great views of the Gold Coast.
A lookout on a hill facing out to the Numinbah Valley.
A lookout area of the Gold Coast. Fully accessable by car.
Lookout of the city of Brisbane and Mount Barney.
The dam to the Nerang River. Has a park, cafe and mountain bike trails.
A family-owned boutique winery situated along Clagiraba Creek. Known for its unique fortified honey wine range produced from 100 on-site working beehives, alongside premium aged fortified barrel wines and award-winning reds and whites. Features an outdoor veranda, sheep feeding, bee observation windows, and customizable souvenir bottles with your photo on the label. Independent lunch options are available at the restaurant from Wednesday to Sunday.
An entirely eco-friendly, off-grid treehouse escape completely enveloped by natural bushland. Accommodations consist of luxurious, three-level treehouses built using recycled and homegrown timbers from the property, operating 100% on solar power and pristine rainwater. Features freestanding stone or copper baths on the upper levels, viewing decks with sweeping skyline and ocean views, an outdoor pool, and interactions with free-ranging farm animals like alpacas and sheep. Children are not allowed to stay free of charge.
Clouds Chalet & Safari Tents
A countryside escape situated on a family-run flower farm atop the Beechmont Plateau. Offers four distinct themed venues: a self-contained timber country cottage chalet, the historic Old St John's Church (a beautifully renovated 1908 chapel with a traditional log fire), and two Indian and African-themed glamping safari tents. All accommodations boast panoramic mountain views over the Numinbah Valley, with access to an organic vegetable garden. Be sure to pack your own supplies as nearby dining and shopping alternatives are highly limited.
The Hillside Retreat Tamborine Mountain
A renovated, very secluded mountain getaway set along the peaceful escarpment of Tamborine Mountain. Accommodations include a three-bedroom family home looking out over the Guanaba Valley and Gold Coast skyline, alongside a self-contained one-bedroom villa featuring a private courtyard and cozy indoor fireplace. Shared guest facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, heated spa, gardens, and outdoor barbecue areas. It is within 10 to 15 minutes of the Gallery Walk, local distilleries, boutique wineries, and waterfall tracks.
By public transport
The public transport network west of the M1 is very sparse. The hourly 748 operates from 6:20AM to 5:20PM.
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