Attractions & Things to Do

National Parks and Reserves

Pine Ridge Conservation Park

Pine Ridge Conservation Park protects one of the last remaining wallum banksia stands on the Gold Coast. In this small, virtually untouched and interesting park, visitors can escape the city's hustle and bustle. In late winter and spring, enjoy the flush of wildflowers, especially after good autumn rains. Along the boundary walking track notice the park's varied plants, such as tall bloodwood trees, heath and paperbark swamp forests. Remember the binoculars for watching wildlife. Camping is not allowed in the park, but a picnic area is available for those wanting to enjoy a whole day out.

Runaway Bay

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum

The Pine Rivers Heritage Museum is set amongst the graceful landscape of Old Petrie Town, just to the north of Brisbane. Staff encourage visitors to explore the historic character of the Pine Rivers district through their permanent and ever-changing special displays.

Country Valleys

Natural Attractions

Purling Brook Falls circuit

From the Purling Brook Falls lookout in Springbrook National Park, take the track along the top of the cliffs through open forest sprinkled with cycads to the top of Tanninaba Falls. From here, you can see the Gold Coast and Purling Brook Valley.

Mudgeeraba

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Putt Putt Golf

Holes of fun for everyone! Putt Putt Golf at Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast includes three fantastically themed 18 Hole Courses - Jungle Trail, Fun Run and Waterways. Open every day and night.

Mermaid Beach

Natural Attractions

Python Rock

This track in the Green Mountains section of World Heritage-listed Lamington National Park passes through a closed rainforest community into an open eucalypt forest to the lookout over Morans Falls, Castle Crag, Mount Throakban and the Lost World.

Canungra

Amusement and Theme Parks

Racecentre

Racecentre is Australia

Surfers Paradise

Natural Attractions

Rainforest track

Lamington National Park covers 20,590 hectares and boasts extensive walking tracks along the McPherson Range, which allow visitors to explore the area's forests, creeks and waterfalls. Dramatic lookouts afford views over the Gold Coast, south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales.

Canungra

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Rathdowney Alpaca Farm

Rathdowney Alpaca Farm is situated six kilometres from nature's unspoiled Mt. Barney National Park within the picturesque Scenic Rim of South East Queensland, only a 90 minutes drive from the Brisbane Central Business District.

Rathdowney

Spas and Retreats

Rejuven8 Cosmetix

After living and practicing on the Gold Coast for over 20 years, Dr Lindsey Hooke started her own health and beauty clinic called Rejuven8 Cosmetix in Robina, located in the heart of the Gold Coast. Herself and her team of dedicated professionals offer specialist cosmetic medicine treatments including dermal filler injections, IPL, cosmetic tattooing, skin analysis, microdermabrasion, facial contouring, and many more to choose from.

Robina

Dining and Eating Out

Ribs And Rumps Marina Mirage

Ribs and Rumps is Australia's iconic steakhouse. At Ribs and Rumps they are famous for their legendary ribs, aged-to-perfection steaks and mammoth sized portions. Their extensive menu also features chicken and seafood options, incredible burgers, a fun kids menu and devilish desserts. Their restaurants are funky, vibey and welcoming and our service is slick and friendly. Their friendly team are on stand-by to make your Ribs and Rumps experience truly special.

Main Beach

Amusement and Theme Parks

Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Odditorium

Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Odditorium is a completely new attraction that is interactive and fun. See unbelievable exhibits, incredible illusions, unusual stories, magic, mystery, interactive games and amazing movies. See Australia's only twin spinning tunnels, Recollections fantasy dance room, an outer space odyssey adventure gallery and laser room experience. See their Fab Four singing the zaniest tunes in the lobby, the world's smallest eco friendly car, or discover a myriad of treasures in the attic room. Take an hour or more to tour through 15 air conditioned individually themed galleries that make for the ultimate Surfers Paradise wow factor experience! Open every day and night from 9.00 a.m. until late.

Gold Coast

Spas and Retreats

Ripple Gold Coast Massage Day Spa and Beauty

Ripple Gold Coast Massage, Day Spa and Beauty is the Surfers Paradise day spa that comes to you. They service all of the Gold Coast, from the Tweed through Broadbeach, hinterland and all suburbs.

Southport